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We already should know what kind of defensive end the 49ers want to pair with Nick Bosa. Six years ago, just before the 49ers drafted Bosa with the second pick in the 2019 draft, they traded a second-rounder to the Kansas City Chiefs for Dee Ford and then gave him a five-year, $87.5 million extension.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 25

49ers Pick Explosive Edge Rusher in New Mock Draft

The 49ers have been searching for a speed rusher to complement Nick Bosa since they traded for Dee Ford five years ago. Ford never panned out for the 49ers, so they signed Samson Ebukam, whom they replaced with Drake Jackson, whom they replaced with Chase Young, whom they replaced with Leonard Floyd.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 7

How Losing the Super Bowl has Cost the 49ers Money

It's hard to quantify just how devastating it is to lose the Super Bowl in overtime. The 49ers can tell themselves they're close to getting over the hump and they're nearly the best team in the NFL, and those things might be true.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / May 25

Can 49ers put Leonard Floyd in a Dee Ford type of role?

The 49ers may have to reconsider what Leonard Floyd’s role is going to be for them in 2024 if they believe he can be an every-down player for them at this point in his career.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 21, 2024

The 49ers’ Best Moves in Free Agency

Some of the 49ers signings have been better than others. Here are three best ones. He instantly becomes the best pass rusher the 49ers have had opposite Nick Bosa.

NFL Draft News

What QB Jaxson Dart means for Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen's Giants futures

Reporter addresses if Giants ruined Rams' Jaxson Dart plans

Inside source has theory about why Aaron Rodgers hasn't signed with Steelers

Five running backs still available for Cowboys in 2025 NFL Draft

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 19, 2024

The 49ers' Best Addition of the Offseason

The 49ers have made some terrific additions to their roster so far this offseason. They traded a seventh-round pick for defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who provides 100 percent of Arik Armstead's pass-rush production for a fraction of the price.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / March 6, 2024

Will the 49ers make a splash signing in free agency?

History suggests they will after Javon Hargrave, Charvarius Ward, and the Dee Ford trade. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 27, 2022

49ers officially release edge-rusher Dee Ford

Injuries have hampered Ford over the past few years. He played in just seven games combined over the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

49ers GM John Lynch: Nick Bosa extension to wait until next year

Deebo Samuel not practicing but in 'good place' with 49ers

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo excused from training camp practices

The top NFL pass-rushing duos of the sack era

The 'Losing QB from every Super Bowl' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021

49ers GM John Lynch: Dee Ford's health 'in a good place' as he recovers from injuries

Ford was acquired by the 49ers in a trade with the Chiefs in 2019 but has only played 12 games in two seasons for San Francisco due to injury.

Details emerge on 49ers' big trade

All-Pro TE George Kittle wants Jimmy Garoppolo as 49ers QB

Kyle Shanahan: Garoppolo 'disappointed' by 49ers' trade to move up in draft

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says team is comfortable with 3 QBs in upcoming draft

Kyle Shanahan leaves door open for Jimmy Garoppolo trade

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 27, 2020

Advantage, 49ers: Top 10 defensive players in Super Bowl

With five first-round picks on the defensive line, the 49ers have the firepower to challenge Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, writes Yardbarker's Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout.

6 for LIV: Unsung contributors for Chiefs, 49ers

10 bold moves that put 49ers, Chiefs on road to Super Bowl

Vastly underpaid, tight ends Kittle, Kelce should cash in after Super Bowl

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12, 2020

AFC, NFC title game intriguing matchups, QB intel reports, winners

Tennessee's Derrick Henry is on an epic run, but Patrick Mahomes gives Kansas City the edge in the AFC title game. In the NFC Championship Game, Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers faces an uphill battle against the 49ers.

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