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The 49ers have to find someone to replace Aaron Banks as their starting left guard. Banks recently signed a four-year, $77 million deal with the Green Bay Packers and left a void in San Francisco's offensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 20

49ers Veteran Offensive Lineman Calls it a Career

49ers veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano is calling it a career. Feliciano took to social media to announce his official retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.

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

Spencer Burford Could Start at Left Guard for the 49ers in 2025

Aaron Banks will be a free agent this offseason and his replacement already could be on the 49ers' roster. Spencer Burford appears to be the favorite to start at left guard in 2025 barring an unexpected investment in the position.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 15

Chris Foerster explains why there are benefits to rotating a young offensive lineman

Will we see a rotation against this year at right guard? Whether it was Spencer Burford or Dominick Puni, the San Francisco 49ers were bound to go into the 2024 regular season with a rotation at right guard.

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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.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / August 4

Week 1 starter on 49ers OL last season could lose starting spot in 2024

It was clear throughout last season that the San Francisco 49ers needed to improve their offensive line. They didn’t make any significant investments in the offseason.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 3

Three important decisions 49ers must make before regular season

Here are three decisions the 49ers might have to make before the start of the regular season that might help them get there.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 2

49ers Starting Guard Won't Have Surgery on Wrist Injury

Good news has been provided on San Francisco 49ers starting right guard Spencer Burford. Kyle Shanahan revealed at his press conference on Friday that Burford won't have surgery on his fractured wrist.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / August 1

49ers’ workout a trio of centers with multiple offensive linemen banged up early on in camp

The 49ers are likely going to be without Spencer Burford, while Jake Brendel, Aaron Banks, and Jon Feliciano are all nicked up. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he’d have an update for us regarding right guard Spencer Burford’s broken hand the next time he spoke with the media.

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

49ers injury updates: No surgery yet for Spencer Burford; Drake Jackson out for training camp

There was concern that Spencer Burford would require surgery on his broken hand. On Monday, reporters noticed the offensive lineman had a substantial wrap over his right hand and wondered if the procedure had already occurred.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / July 28

49ers are not repeating last year's mistake on offensive line

It looked initially like the 49ers might be wandering into a mistake they made last training camp. In 2023 they handed starting jobs to right guard Spencer Burford and right tackle Colton McKivitz without any real competition.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 27

49ers RG Spencer Burford Fractures Hand, May Need Surgery

The 49ers won't have their starting right guard for the next few weeks. Spencer Burford broke his hand in practice and may need surgery according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 27

Chris Foerster Breaks Down the 49ers' Right Guard Competition

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers have a wide-open competition at right guard this offseason between Jon Feliciano, Spencer Burford and rookie Dominick Puni. Offensive line coach Chris Foerster spoke about this competition on Friday.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 26

49ers OL Coach Blames Himself for Blocking Blunder in Super Bowl LVIII

One of the most admirable things a coach can do is take the blame away from a player that made a mistake and make it his own. That is exactly what San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach and run game coordinator Chris Foerster did on Friday at his press conference.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / July 26

Are 49ers repeating last year's mistake on the offensive line?

It appears through the first two days of training camp that the 49ers might be repeating a mistake they made last season. San Francisco in training camp last year handed starting jobs to right guard Spencer Burford and right tackle Colton McKivitz.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 5

How Likely is it for 49ers OL Spencer Burford to Improve in 2024?

The right side of the offensive line was by far the weakest area on the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. Starting right guard Spencer Burford was a key figure contributing to the ineptitude of that side of the line along with right tackle Colton McKivitz.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / June 11

Training camp battles: It’s time for the 49ers to cut out the rotations at right guard

Whether Spencer Burford, Dominck Puni, or veteran Jon Feliciano, the Niners need to stick with an option. Multiple blunders in pass protection during the most pivotal moments of the Super Bowl were on the laundry list of reasons the San Francisco 49ers came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 1

49ers keeping competition open at key position on O-line

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of options at right guard.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2024

Three hottest seats on the San Francisco 49ers

That latest disappointing big-game loss might be one that actually pushes Shanahan to the hot seat if he continues to come up small in the biggest moments.

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