San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Will the 49ers Offense Lead the NFL in YAC this Year?

From 2018 to 2023, the 49ers offense led the NFL in yards after the catch per reception. This is what made their passing game dangerous. But in 2024, the 49ers offense plummeted to 12th in yards after the catch per reception, which is a big reason why Brock Purdy had a down season and the team missed the playoffs.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

John Lynch reveals why 49ers coveted Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins

The San Francisco 49ers are counting on their top two draft picks, Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins, to make immediate impacts during their rookie NFL seasons.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

George Kittle: 49ers have 'lofty expectations' heading into 2025 season

The San Francisco 49ers underwent a significant roster overhaul this offseason, prompting many to wonder if the team is headed for another challenging year after finishing the 2024 campaign with just six wins.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

How many of the 24 receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in five minutes.

The 'NFL quarterback yearly passing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL yearly receiving yards leaders in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

DE Bryce Huff is a Match Made in Heaven With 49ers DL Coach

The 2024 season is one that newly acquired San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff cannot remove from his mind fast enough. Despite becoming a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, Huff was a shell of himself.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

John Lynch confident in 49ers WRs while Brandon Aiyuk recovers

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't ready to place a timeline on when star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will return to the field after suffering ACL and MCL injuries last October.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

Will the 49ers Have a Dominant Running Game this Year?

The 49ers don't necessarily need a dominant passing game to make it back to the Super Bowl. They went to the Super Bowl with Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback.

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

John Lynch: 49ers learned from past contract mistakes to secure stars this offseason

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch recently sat down with NBC Sports Bay Area to reflect on the team's eventful offseason. While the 49ers lost several key contributors in free agency, they replenished the roster with 11 draft picks—and more importantly, locked down three foundational players.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

The Worst-Case Scenario for the 49ers Offense in 2025

There are lots of reasons to be optimistic about the 49ers offense in 2025. It couldn't possible suffer more bad luck than it did in 2024, plus the 49ers' schedule is relatively easy.

John Lynch News / 49ers Webzone / June 16

John Lynch admits 49ers' offseason strategy felt 'a little uneasy'

The San Francisco 49ers faced a pivotal transition this offseason, reshaping their roster-building strategy with the understanding that quarterback Brock Purdy's escalating contract would soon take up a much larger portion of the salary cap.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 16

The Best-Case Scenario for the 49ers Offense in 2025

Last season was one of those seasons for the 49ers. Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong. They had holdouts, season-ending injuries, and personal tragedies.

Shemar Stewart News / Athlon Sports / June 15

49ers Urged To Help 'Thin' Pass Rush With Unprecedented Trade For Shemar Stewart

The San Francisco 49ers looked to revamp their pass rush entering draft day, doing so with a first-round selection of Mykel Williams. Coaches and players

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 15

3 San Francisco 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing season plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Now, they look to bounce back and reclaim their spot as NFC West champions.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

Jake Moody News / Athlon Sports / June 15

49ers Insider Predicts Outcome of Controversial Kicker Decision

The San Francisco 49ers brought in a haul of new pieces, on both the roster and coaching staff, to wipe last season's 6-11 disappointment from memory. Injuries forced the Niners to struggle in multiple areas, including special teams.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 15

George Kittle sends hilarious message to Brock Purdy after mega-deal with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension this offseason, while star linebacker Fred Warner landed a three-year, $63 million deal.

Upton Stout News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 15

49ers Rookie Upton Stout is Making a Strong Impression this Offseason

The 49ers hope that lots of rookies will be ready to start for their defense as early as Week 1 this season. But at minicamp last week, only one rookie defender was on the field with the starters -- third-round pick Upton Stout.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 15

49ers Notes: Farrell, Pinnock, Huff, Lenoir

While the 49ers managed to work out new deals for QB Brock Purdy , LB Fred Warner , and TE George Kittle well in advance of training camp, the club was forced to part with a number of other talented players over the past several months due to its cap constraints (exacerbated by the impending extension for Purdy).