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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently joined the New Heights podcast with brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, where he was asked to share his unforgettable "welcome to the NFL" moment.

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

The Moment I Knew 49ers Legend Aldon Smith was Special

I'll never forget the first time I saw Aldon Smith play football on the 49ers' practice field. This was 2011, his rookie year, and my first season covering the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / September 19, 2024

Is Joe Staley a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

Staley was recently announced as one of the nominees for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 167 modern-era players nominated for the class of 2024.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Make Jets-Pats 'TNF' matchup more fun with this +440 SGP

The Week 3 NFL slate kicks off Thursday night with Jets-Pats. Is it the most intriguing game of Week 3? Not by a long shot. Are we still going to bet on it? Of course.

The greatest close-but-not-quite dynasties in sports

The weirdest sports mascots, past and present

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / September 18, 2024

Joe Staley and other former 49ers players nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025

Before Week 3 of the 2024 season gets underway, the NFL announced 167 former players that have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2024

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the San Francisco 49ers

Here are three San Francisco 49ers who should eventually receive football immortality.

49ers insider shares surprising Brandon Aiyuk contract update

Tashaun Gipson aims to play in 2024, will not appeal suspension

NFC: Ranking teams from most to least pressure for 2024 season

The best all-time pass-rushing group from all 32 NFL teams

The 'Non-QB NFL MVPs' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / July 3, 2024

7 49ers who could earn rare honor with franchise

The 49ers’ 10-year Wall may not be famous outside the halls of team headquarters. It’s something players do mention though as a goal when they join the franchise.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2023

Ex-Pro Bowler Joe Staley wants people to stop confusing him for Chargers coach

Most Los Angeles Chargers fans have seen enough of head coach Brandon Staley following Thursday night’s embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Joe Staley wants to remind everyone that he had nothing to do with the performance.

'TNF' takeaways: Change inevitable for Chargers after embarrassing blowout vs. Raiders

Reporters address rumors about Chargers HC Brandon Staley

Watch: Chargers off to embarrassing start with three first-half fumbles on 'Thursday Night Football'

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Second-most career receiving yards for every NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker

The greatest San Francisco 49ers of all time

The 49ers' winning ways are still going strong today. In this article, we'll look at the greatest 49ers of all time.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 31, 2023

Giants Hall of Famer sacks ex-49er on Twitter

The seasons of the Giants and 49ers are over, but the trash talk between their current and former players is red-hot. Even Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan joined the fun.

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux throws jab at 49ers after NFC Championship

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'Losing QB from every Super Bowl' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 19, 2022

Former 49ers LT Joe Staley on Russell Wilson: 'I hate Russ'

Staley's feelings towards Wilson apparently haven't softened since the lineman's retirement.

Was Broncos' Russell Wilson 'tipping pitches' vs. Seahawks?

Reacting to the NFL Week 2 games

Broncos booed multiple times in home victory over Texans

The best quarterback divisions in NFL history

The 'Most career passing touchdowns' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 9, 2022

Former teammate thinks Garoppolo delayed surgery to diminish trade value?

Former teammate thinks 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo delayed surgery to diminish trade value?

Joe Staley's comments came shortly after a report linked Jimmy Garoppolo with the Indianapolis Colts following their trade of Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders

Garoppolo undergoes shoulder surgery

49ers fielding calls on Jimmy G

Colts 'in the mix for' 49ers' Garoppolo after Carson Wentz trade?

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'San Francisco 49ers back-to-back Super Bowl starters' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2020