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Niners nix Jauan Jennings' trade request; Week 1 status in doubt

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed two things during a news conference Wednesday. He confirmed that wide receiver Jauan Jennings, coming off a breakout 2024 season, requested a trade "awhile ago." He also confirmed the 49ers don't intend to honor that request.

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ESPN: Don't be surprised if 49ers return to the Super Bowl

ESPN reporter Dan Graziano made bold predictions for all 32 NFL teams heading into the 2025 season, and for the San Francisco 49ers, he says fans shouldn't be shocked if the team finds itself back in the Super Bowl at the end.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

Can you name the 47 players with at least 50 sacks since 2015?

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 27

John Lynch: 49ers still believe in Jake Moody despite struggles

While many San Francisco 49ers fans have lost faith in Jake Moody's consistency on field goals, the organization insists it still believes in its third-year kicker.

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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.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / August 27

Can Brock Purdy live up to $265M deal amid 49ers' WR issues?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is already running out of targets heading into Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks.

49ers to sign two-time Super Bowl champion WR

49ers and Vikings linked to veteran wide receiver

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The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 27

49ers signing QB Adrian Martinez, Dominick Puni's status, other roster updates

The San Francisco 49ers waived quarterbacks Carter Bradley and Tanner Mordecai as part of the team's cut-down to the 53-man roster. Both were waived with an injury designation, went unclaimed, and subsequently landed on the 49ers' injured reserve list.

Kyle Shanahan News / Niners Nation / August 27

49ers plan to re-sign WR; Kyle Shanahan is hopeful to get a couple of starters back by Week 1

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke about the 53-man roster on Wednesday afternoon. Let’s discuss the injury updates and signings.

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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

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 27

49ers GM John Lynch: Jauan Jennings asked for trade 'a while ago,' but 'we're not doing that'

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan met with reporters on Wednesday, where Lynch addressed wide receiver Jauan Jennings' contract situation and confirmed that the receiver had previously requested a trade.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

Marquez Valdes-Scantling News / Athlon Sports / August 27

49ers Deny Trade Request, Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling Amid WR Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling after his release from the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday—a move that gives the 49ers valuable depth at a position of need.

Thomas Morstead News / 49ers Webzone / August 27

49ers re-sign punter Thomas Morstead, place receiver on IR

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead, just one day after releasing him during roster cut-downs.

Jake Moody News / The Lead / August 27

The 49ers’ Jake Moody Problem Isn’t Going Away

As ridiculous as it sounds, Jake Moody is slated to enter Week 1 as the San Francisco 49ers’ kicker. This comes after a dreadful 2024 campaign in which he hit just 70.6% of his field goal attempts.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

ESPN insider makes bold Super Bowl prediction for 49ers

Heading into the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking healthier and hungrier, with an encouraging sign coming this week as rookie defensive end Mykel Williams returned to practice following a knee injury scare in camp.

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

San Francisco 49ers defensive line gets crowded with new addition

The San Francisco 49ers have a questionable depth chart at defensive tackle. While they lack top-end talent, they are deep. The depth is about to get even stronger with the team claiming defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson off of waivers after the Jacksonville Jaguars released him. Jefferson was a former fourth-round pick from LSU in 2024.

Fred Warner News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 27

49ers’ Fred Warner Maintains Elite Status on NFL Top 100 List

To the surprise of absolutely no one, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner features once again inside the NFL's Top 100 Players list. Warner delivered arguably his best season in red and gold in 2024.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 27

49ers bolster their WR room after speedy deep threat chooses San Francisco over an AFC North contender

It has been an offseason to forget for the San Francisco 49ers' skill positions. Injuries plaguing the WR corps and RB room, the team has been active in the trade department.