Ji'Ayir Brown: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 1

49ers vs. Browns PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 9-4 after a 26-8 win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 29

49ers Keys to Victory: How San Francisco Can Beat the Browns on the Road in Week 13

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Cleveland in an NFC West versus an AFC North matchup on Sunday. The 8-4 Niners look to add to their two-game win streak against the Browns.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 30 touchdown receptions in their career can you name in six minutes?

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 28

Ji’Ayir Brown Shares Who Has the Strongest Impact on the 49ers’ Defense

Ji'Ayir Brown produced one of his best-ever games in red and gold against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He made two crucial, perfectly timed interceptions in pivotal situations and contributed five tackles.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 28

49ers vs. Browns in Week 13: How They Match Up Statistically

The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) head east to face the Cleveland Browns (3-8) in a Week 13 cross-conference battle that pits one of the NFC's most potent passing attacks against one of the AFC's most formidable defenses.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 27

49ers focused on limiting damage by Browns' Myles Garrett

Two defenses coming off impressive performances set their targets on history-defying young quarterbacks when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after a standout Week 12 performance against the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 25

Three 49ers Whose Stock Rose in the Win Against the Panthers

Defeating the Carolina Panthers wasn't a pretty win by any means for the San Francisco 49ers, but it's a win nonetheless. They will happily take it, no matter what it looks like.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 25

Ji'Ayir Brown on 49ers defense: We have what it takes to reach the Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown exudes confidence in his team. Despite a defense tested by injuries during the 2025 season, Brown believes the unit remains resilient and battle-tested—even after losing key leaders Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 25

49ers Notebook: Christian McCaffrey piling up amazing numbers; Career night for Ji'Ayir Brown; Young defense rises to occasion

While much of the talk after the 49ers' Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers was about the three first-half interceptions thrown by quarterback Brock Purdy, there were also a number of positives to take from the game, starting with the play of the defense.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 25

49ers defeat Panthers in 'MNF' snoozefest

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers defeat Panthers in snoozefest

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 8-4 with an ugly 20-9 win over the not-ready-for-primetime Carolina Panthers (6-6) to cap Week 12.

Fight ends ‘MNF’ game after Panthers player delivered ‘cheap shot’

Jauan Jennings calls groin shot that led to postgame punch ‘childish behavior’

Kyle Shanahan reacts to altercation

Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with 49ers looking like a big misstep

Most memorable 'MNF' moments

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 19

49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown makes bold claim about NFL status

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown isn't letting limited playing time change how he views himself. The 2023 third-round pick has logged just nine defensive snaps through the first two games of the season, with most of his work coming on special teams.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 4

Ji'Ayir Brown May Have Received Unfortunate News From the 49ers

The starting safety positions were wide open for the San Francisco 49ers throughout training camp. Now that Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks is quickly approaching, the 49ers will have made their decisions.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 1

One 49ers Coach Whom Ji'Ayir Brown is Delighted to Learn From

2025 is year where the San Francisco 49ers are looking for all of their young players to step up. The rookies and second-year players are at the forefront of it, but they aren't the only young players the 49ers are looking at.

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

49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown Reveals What Hampered him in 2024

One of the worst players on the San Francisco 49ers in 2024 was safety Ji'Ayir Brown. 2024 was supposed to be the season that Brown took the next step forward.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / May 31

49ers DB Sends Warning Shot to NFC Rival

The San Francisco 49ers will enter the 2025 season after a bunch of contributing players left in free agency. Especially on the defense, these departures open the door for young returners to fill in and make a name for themselves with a greater opportunity.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 29

Pair of 49ers players likely sidelined until training camp

The 49ers are already navigating a pair of notable injuries at the start of OTAs.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 29

49ers OTAs: Ricky Pearsall tweaks hamstring; CMC update; Ji'Ayir Brown to miss time; Where is Trent Williams?

The San Francisco 49ers' hopes of rebounding from a disappointing 2024 campaign may rest heavily on the health and production of Christian McCaffrey. The star running back was limited to just four games last season, beginning the year on injured reserve with Achilles tendinitis and ending it on IR due to a knee injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 17

49ers Free Agent Target Signs With the Steelers

49ers free agent target Juan Thornhill is signing a one-year deal with the Steelers, per Jordan Schultz. The former Browns safety visited the 49ers last week, but nothing materialized.