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The 49ers' brass is banking (eventually) on Brock Purdy and the NFL Draft to lead them out of this offseason's roster turmoil.
Apr 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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The Niners' budget refuses to budge, even with a massive Brock Purdy contract looming.
Apr 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Jed York, the 49ers' owner, voiced strong support for Brock Purdy's contract extension and claimed it should not be hard to finalize.
Apr 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Kyle Shanahan, three months into the 49ers' offseason overhaul, met with reporters Tuesday morning at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Fla.
Apr 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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General manager John Lynch, speaking at the NFL owners meetings, pledged support for a Brock Purdy contract extension and a Brandon Aiyuk comeback with the...
Mar 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Brock Purdy, nearly three months into the 49ers' offseason, went on a podcast to share his deep thoughts on faith and football.
Mar 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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The 49ers want to trade Brandon Aiyuk's contract this month. It's going to cost them.
Mar 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The 49ers' quarterback trio of Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai are not expected to be joined by a high-profile veteran for the coming season.
Mar 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Brandon Aiyuk's future with the 49ers again is twisting in the wind before an April 1 trigger for expensive option bonuses.
Mar 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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General manager John Lynch said the 49ers' roster "reset" was bound to happen this year and now the NFL Draft must fill the roster.
Mar 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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The Niners' youth movement won't go the same way as their division rivals' did. It will, however, resemble what the Dallas Cowboys are doing.
Mar 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Kyle Juszczyk "couldn't be happier" upon returning to the 49ers on a two-year deal after being released a week ago.
Mar 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The 49ers' cutthroat makeover of their roster isn't a novel concept and they can only hope theirs springs success like those of the Rams and the Bills.
Mar 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is re-signing with the 49ers, only days after being released and testing free agency with a visit to Pittsburgh, ESPN first reported Saturday...
Mar 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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A post free-agency look at who the Niners should take — and how they should land them.
Mar 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Let's pencil out the 49ers' starting lineup after this week's overhaul of the roster amid NFL free agency.
Mar 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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The 49ers' offseason overhaul now has claimed long snapper Taybor Pepper, who was released Thursday.
Mar 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Quarterback Mac Jones, passed over by the 49ers with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, agreed Wednesday night to join them as Brock Purdy's backup on a two-year...
Mar 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The fan base might not want to hear it, but if the Niners are punting 2025, they need to say it now.
Mar 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Joey Bosa, released Wednesday night by the Chargers, is joining younger brother Nick on the 49ers' defensive line.
Mar 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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The 49ers, a day after a mass exodus, brokered a few deals but not one with Nick Bosa's older brother, Joey.
Mar 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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The 49ers' roster must recover from the punches it took as expected when NFL free agency opened in full throttle Monday.
Mar 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Players are leaving the Niners in droves, but San Francisco was right to sit out the first wave of free agency.
Mar 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The 49ers are losing running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore to the Kansas City Chiefs as NFL free agency talks open.
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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A new era of austerity undercuts the 49ers' offseason goals.
Mar 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The cost-conscious 49ers could lose more starters than they gain as free agency opens with formal talks Monday and first deals Wednesday.
Mar 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Deebo Samuel expressed gratitude to the 49ers after six seasons and ahead of next week's official trade to the Washington Commanders.
Mar 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Free agency is the 49ers' first chance to spruce up their defense, perhaps with Nick Bosa's brother Joey, for Robert Saleh's encore as coordinator.
Mar 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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The 49ers' biggest cost this offseason will be Brock Purdy's contract extension but they still must sort through upcoming free agency expenses.
Mar 5, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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The 49ers are not expected to use the franchise tag before the NFL's 1 p.m. deadline.
Mar 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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One move down. Many more to come.
Mar 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Deebo Samuel's impending trade to Washington leaves the 49ers in need of another play-making wide receiver either in next week's free agency or next month's...
Mar 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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After requesting trade, one-time star wide receiver Deebo Samuel gets wish and leaving 49ers for a fifth-round draft pick
Mar 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Niners should establish an Eagles-like pipeline, starting with this NFL Draft.
Mar 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Here are 10 factoids about defenders at the NFL combine that could help the 49ers rebound under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
Feb 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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General manager John Lynch said the 49ers must "reset" and "recalibrate" their spending habits, presumably excluding Brock Purdy's eventual contract extension.
Feb 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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John Lynch all but said that Deebo Samuel will be cut in the coming days.
Feb 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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John Lynch, entering his ninth season as the 49ers general manager, spoke at the NFL combine about Brock Purdy's contract extension and Deebo Samuel's trade...
Feb 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Kyle Shanahan's overhauled coaching staff features new coordinators and others as the 49ers look to rebound from a 6-11, last-place season.
Feb 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Here are 10 topics from the NFL scouting combine that relate to the 49ers, who will be represented Wednesday by general manager John Lynch.
Feb 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The 49ers re-signed Ben Bartch, an interior offensive lineman, to a one-year contract ahead of free agency.
Feb 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Business is picking up for the 49ers, who must sort through contractual issues with Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Fred Warner and perhaps Nick Bosa's brother...
Feb 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano has retired from a 10-year career that started with the Oakland Raiders and ended with the 49ers.
Feb 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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If the 49ers dethrone the Eagles next season, that will could yield a historic win in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Feb 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Deebo Samuel had the lowest receiving yards-per-game average of his career in 2024.
Feb 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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The Niners have to nail the 2025 draft. Here's what they should do.
Jan 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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A study of the Chiefs and Eagles show that the 49ers aren't far off from Super Bowl contention.
Jan 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Brant Boyer, formerly of the New York Jets, has been hired as the 49ers' special teams coach.
Jan 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Saleh was fired as the Jets' coach five games into this season and is now back with the 49ers, where he made his name in the NFL.
Jan 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Robert Saleh's encore as 49ers defensive coordinator took on more likelihood as the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders hired others to fill their head coach...
Jan 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The 49ers went from first in the NFC to last in their division this season. They have the talent to reach those heights again after resting up this offseason.
Jan 12, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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49ers placed only three players on AP All-Pro teams after having seven last season.
Jan 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The 49ers' inability to finish NFC West games helped send them home early before the playoffs this season.
Jan 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch huddled with the media Wednesday to review this season's 6-11, last-place finish and swift end to their NFC...
Jan 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Even through the 49ers' slog to last place, there were some bright moments, at least enough to mention in this best and worst of 2024.
Jan 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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The 49ers are moving on to their fifth defensive coordinator in six seasons as Nick Sorensen is ousted by coach Kyle Shanahan.
Jan 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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San Francisco 49ers: The Niners' veteran leaders took responsibility for a bad season and promised a return to excellence in 2025.
Jan 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Christian McCaffrey, Charvarius Ward and Ricky Pearsall are among the 49ers hit hard by the emotional tolls this past season.
Jan 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The 49ers have recently had long, drawn-out contract negotiations with stars. Brock Purdy says he doesn't want to join that list.
Jan 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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The last-place 49ers (6-11) lost seven of their final eight and did so with a generous defense that failed to produce a takeaway in Sunday's 47-24 exit in...
Jan 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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