San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bryce Huff News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

ESPN analyst predicts a big year for 49ers' Bryce Huff

ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) ranks the San Francisco 49ers as the 10th-best team in the NFL entering the 2025 season. With what is projected to be the easiest schedule in the league, the 49ers hold a 65.2% chance of returning to the playoffs after last year's 6-11 disappointment, along with a 39.2% chance to win the NFC West.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

NFC Notes: Christian McCaffrey, Walter Nolen, Darius Robinson, 49ers, Cardinals

49ers GM John Lynch acknowledged that WR Jauan Jennings asked for a trade earlier in the season and said that the team will not move him. “He asked for it and we’ve moved on,” Lynch said, via ESPN.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

49ers Could Fire Kyle Shanahan if This Player is not Successful

2025 doesn't hold a ton of expectations for the San Francisco 49ers. Winning or even making it to the Super Bowl is not on their minds. That's mainly because they did that last year, and look how that worked out for them.

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NFL News / Niners Nation / August 31

49ers’ quest to win with youth is a huge test of their ecosystem

I would wager that most 49ers fans resident in the United States have not heard of a man by the name of Alan Hansen. However, in the world of British sports, he is responsible for one of the most infamously wrong quotes of all time.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

Why 49ers Rookie Marques Sigle is Bound to be a Starter

Only one more week (eight days). Just one more week until the San Francisco 49ers begin their 2025 campaign. They will finally get to back up the words of rewriting their wrongs from the mediocre 2024 season.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

Rival execs skeptical of 49ers' post-Purdy contract strategy

The Athletic's NFL insider, Jeff Howe, spoke with dozens of league sources during training camps, gathering insights on all 32 teams. When it came to the

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

8 Questions the 49ers Face Entering the 2025 Regular Season

It's a little difficult to get a read on the San Francisco 49ers heading into 2025. One thing is for certain: they face a ton of questions surrounding their team.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

49ers unveil 2025 jersey schedule: Switching up early home games

The San Francisco 49ers have officially released their 2025 jersey schedule, revealing which uniforms they'll wear each week of the regular season. This year, the team is making a noticeable change early on—opting for white uniforms in their first two home games at Levi's Stadium to help beat the September heat in Santa Clara.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 31

The 49ers have a plan to combat the early season heat

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers plan to wear their white jerseys during their early-season home games to offset any potential heat at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

How the 49ers can Mitigate Their Depth Issues

One fantastic change that the San Francisco 49ers have made from last year is keeping the vibes on the team uplifted. That wasn't the case this time last year, thanks to the heartbreaking loss from the Super Bowl and the contract drama with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

Former 49ers star shares honest thoughts on Kyle Shanahan

Despite falling short of a Super Bowl title, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan remains recognized as one of the NFL's top offensive minds and most respected leaders.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

How the 49ers' Flawed Offseason Plan Ruined Training Camp

What a disaster training camp was for the San Francisco 49ers. The majority of their practices held was with players who they signed in the last month and a half.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31

Why ESPN projects the 49ers to miss the NFL playoffs again in 2025

The 2024 season was a major disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers. After finishing with a 6-11 record, the team missed the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2020.

San Francisco 49ers News / Total Apex Sports / August 31

New San Francisco 49ers Receiver Reveals Why He Spurned The Steelers In Free Agency

When veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling found himself on the open market after being released by the Seattle Seahawks, he faced a compelling choice between two playoff-contending teams.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 31

49ers Hall of Fame linebacker says Super Bowl window is thinner

Is the 49ers’ Super Bowl window shut? Their Hall of Fame linebacker doesn’t think that, but there’s less space than in prior years. Going into 2024, the question was whether the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl window was closing.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31

One 2024 Factor for Brock Purdy Will Not be Allowed in 2025

There's no denying that Brock Purdy had a down 2024 season. However, there are people (pundits, fans) who believe Purdy was fine last season for the San Francisco 49ers.

Jauan Jennings News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 30

3 Reasons the 49ers Should Not Budge on Jauan Jennings' Contract

It's understandable why Jauan Jennings wants a contract extension from the San Francisco 49ers. He's playing on the final year of his deal and is coming off the best year of his career.

Brock Purdy News / The Lead / August 29

How Does Purdy’s $265M Cap Hit Change the 49ers’ Future?

Dating back to 2022, Brock Purdy was the NFL version of Mr. Irrelevant. Now, he carries a $265 million price tag, which weighs down the franchise being built around him.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29

49ers Announce Three Practice Squad Moves

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they signed DL Evan Anderson and OL Kilian Zierer to their practice squad and released DL William Bradley-King in

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers lost out on two-time Super Bowl champion he tried to recruit

Rodgers hit a roadblock this week as he tried to improve the receiver corps before Week 1.

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Steelers add S Chuck Clark, G Max Scharping to active roster

Steelers place rookie QB on IR, re-sign veteran safety

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Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling chose 49ers over Steelers

Following his Seahawks release, Marquez Valdes-Scantling became one of the top receivers on the open market. A deal sending him to the 49ers’ active roster was quickly worked out.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28

49ers Signing WR Russell Gage Jr.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the 49ers are signing WR Russell Gage Jr. to a one-year deal. In correspondence, the 49ers are releasing S Richie Grant. Per Schefter, the 49ers are also signing QB Adrian Martinez, RB Sincere McCormick and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / August 27