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49ers | Klay Kubiak officially named San Fran OC Wed Feb 26, 09:29 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers offensive passing game specialist Klay Kubiak officially was named offense coordinator on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
| Footballguys view: Kyle Shanahan is going to call plays for the 49ers as per usual, but Kubiak is going to now be credited as the coordinator. He began his coaching tenure as a defensive quality control coach with the 49ers in 2021. Now, Kubiak is an OC with buzz around him as a rising star and a potential head coaching candidate...if the 49ers get things right on the offensive side of the ball in 2025. |
49ers | San Fran names Mick Lombardi QBs coach Tue Feb 25, 06:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers senior offensive assistant Mick Lombardi was named quarterbacks coach Tuesday, Feb. 25, officially replacing Brian Griese.
Link to story 49ers | Ben Bartch re-signed Mon Feb 24, 03:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers OL Ben Bartch agreed to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Monday, Feb. 24. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Deebo Samuel could be released Mon Feb 24, 11:39 AM
The San Francisco 49ers may consider releasing WR Deebo Samuel before his option bonus is due March 22, and designating him as a post-June 1 cut, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com. Under this scenario, the 49ers would have a dead cap hit of approximately $10.75 million in 2025 and about $20.8 million in 2026.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this month, the 49ers gave Samuel permission to look for a trade but nothing has come to fruition. Now that it looks like nobody wants to trade for Samuel, the 49ers are looking at releasing him. We'll see if anything heats up in a potential trade market as teams get together at the Combine this week. |
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49ers | Seven players officially receive tenders Sun Feb 23, 05:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers exclusive rights free-agent DT Evan Anderson, DE Alex Barrett, LB Jalen Graham, DE Sam Okuayinonu, OT Austen Pleasants, TE Jake Tonges and TE Brayden Willis have officially received one-year tender offers from the 49ers.
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49ers | Jamien Sherwood could be option Fri Feb 21, 05:59 PM
New York Jets impending free-agent LB Jamien Sherwood could receive interest from the San Francisco 49ers if he hits the free-agent market, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel receiving interest Fri Feb 21, 04:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is receiving trade interest from multiple teams, but teams may consider waiting to see if the 49ers will release Samuel at some point if they can find a trade, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
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49ers | Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles released Tue Feb 18, 05:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles was released Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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49ers | San Francisco expected to keep ERFAs Mon Feb 17, 08:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers exclusive rights free-agent TE Jake Tonges, TE Brayden Willis, TE Mason Pline, OT Austen Pleasants, DT Evan Anderson, DE Alex Barrett, DE Sam Okuayinonu and LB Jalen Graham are expected to receive tender offers this offseason, according to OverTheCap.com's Jason Fitzgerald.
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49ers | Brandon Aiyuk could be ready Wed Feb 12, 12:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) could be ready for the start of the season, but his timetable is still unclear.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel allowed to seek trade Mon Feb 10, 12:40 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel said he has received permission from the team to seek a trade this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Samuel requested a trade during his exit meetings with the team after the season. "It was a hard conversation to have with [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan] because of our relationship," Samuel said on Sunday. "But I have to do what's best. I'm more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it's best that we find another team." Samuel and the 49ers are coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign. The team finished 6-11, and Samuel endured one of his least productive seasons, tallying just 806 scrimmage yards and four total touchdownsâ€"his lowest totals since an injury-plagued 2020 season. There are plenty of receiver-needy teams, so we'll be watching to see what kind of interest Samuel draws. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel could be traded Sun Feb 9, 09:45 AM
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to explore trading WR Deebo Samuel this offseason, according to multiple sources. While it is not certain that Samuel will play somewhere else next season, both sides appear to be at peace if they go their separate ways.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is only due $1.17 million in salary next year as the 49ers restructured his contract in 2024. He doesn't play a traditional wide receiver role, but Samuel is only 29 and at that price, there should be multiple teams interested. Brandon Aiyuk will be coming back from an ACL tear and Jauan Jennings showed that he can be a #1 receiver for Brock Purdy last year, so the passing game would be in good shape even if Samuel is traded. The team reportedly had both Samuel and Aiyuk on the block last year before signing Aiyuk to a new contract, so this item isn't a surprise. |
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49ers | Brock Purdy extension talks may start soon Sat Feb 8, 01:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy is expected to start contract extension talks with the 49ers in the near future, and the talks likely will not drag out until training camp since both sides seem interested in agreeing to a deal, in the opinion of The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are trying to keep the core together to make another run, but now they'll be off Purdy's incredibly affordable rookie contract. Russini has reported that Purdy could "wind up" with a contract worth $55 to $60 million per season. That would make him a top-5 paid player at his position. A pretty cool outcome for a guy who was the last pick in the NFL draft a few years ago. |
49ers | Gus Bradley joining 49ers staff Fri Feb 7, 12:25 PM
Former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is joining the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff in an unspecified role, according to sources Friday, Feb. 4.
| Footballguys view: New (and old) 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was on Bradley's staff previously in Seattle during the Legion of Boom days and then in Jacksonville when Bradley was a head coach, so this is a reunion. Bradley's defense fizzled out in Indianapolis, but he should be an asset in a smaller role in San Francisco as the 49ers try to bounce back from a down year. |
49ers | QB Purdy to get paid $60 MM annually? Wed Feb 5, 03:03 PM
Dianna Russini, from The Athletic, thinks San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy could â€"wind up†with a contract worth $55 to $60 million per season.
| Footballguys view: The price tag would make Purdy a top-5 quarterback in terms of annual average salary. That sounds about right for the market, and the 49ers will try to make it further with this group of players. Purdy will have gone from the last pick in the draft to one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. |
49ers | DeAngelo Hall set to meet with San Francisco Fri Jan 31, 02:32 PM
Former Carolina Panthers assistant defensive backs coach DeAngelo Hall is scheduled to interview with the San Francisco 49ers regarding their defensive backs coach vacancy next week, according to a source.
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49ers | San Francisco hires Brant Boyer Tue Jan 28, 12:39 AM
Former New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer was hired by the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Jan. 27, as their new special teams coordinator.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider following a season in which mistakes in the kicking game contributed to a 6-11 record. He found a proven option in Boyer that he hopes can provide needed improvement to a unit that finished last in the league in expected points added on special teams and near the bottom of nearly all efficiency stats involved with the kicking game. The 53-year-old Boyer ran the special teams for the Jets for the past nine seasons under three full-time head coaches. Boyer led a special teams unit that ranked tied for second with nine touchdowns scored, second with eight blocked punts, and tied for fifth in kick return coverage. |
49ers | Robert Saleh named defensive coordinator Sat Jan 25, 09:24 AM
Confirming a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers officially announced the hiring of former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has their new defensive coordinator Friday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: He had previously served in the same role with the 49ers from 2017 to 2021. Saleh is an upgrade for the 49ers, and he could work his way back into the head coaching conversation (in the future) if things go well during the 2025 season. |
49ers | Quindell Johnson heads to Bay Area Tue Jan 21, 07:48 PM
Free-agent S Quindell Johnson (Rams) signed a one-year Reserve/Futures deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Jett Modkins, San Fran get to know one another Mon Jan 13, 12:43 AM
Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers regarding their special teams coordinator opening on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Link to story 49ers | George Kittle stretched the field Sat Jan 11, 12:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle led all tight ends with 14.2 yards per reception this season.
| Footballguys view: Kittle took his game to another level this season. With WR Brandon Aiyuk banged up, Kittle was tasked with doing more and he responded with over 1,100 yards receiving - including four 100-yard games. He is a warrior and should be in for another big year in 2025, although Kittle is likely to miss a little time as per usual. |
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49ers | Niners cut Ronnie Bell Fri Jan 10, 01:25 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ronnie Bell was released on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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49ers | Deshea Townsend talks with San Fran about DC job Thu Jan 9, 03:45 PM
Detroit Lions passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend interviewed for the defensive coordinator vacancy with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 9.
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49ers | San Francisco discusses DC opening with Robert Saleh Thu Jan 9, 03:42 PM
Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh interviewed for the defensive coordinator vacancy with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: Saleh came from the 49ers before he was head coach of the Jets. He's a great coach with a bright mind for defensive football. The 49ers need answers to multiple questions this offseason. Hiring Saleh could be the answer they need to solve their defensive woes. |
49ers | Deebo Samuel expected back Wed Jan 8, 03:28 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is expected to be part of the team next season, according to general manager John Lynch.
| Footballguys view: There are plenty of rumors that Samuel could be on the trade block this offseason, but the reality is that the 49ers would have a difficult time moving him. Even as a post-June 1 cut, Samuel would count $30 million in dead money spread over two years. |
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49ers | Brian Schneider let go Wed Jan 8, 03:21 PM
San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator Brian Schneider was fired Tuesday, Jan. 7, according to sources.
Link to story 49ers | Nick Sorensen out as DC in San Francisco Wed Jan 8, 12:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, Jan. 7, although the team is interested in keeping him on staff as a position coach.
| Footballguys view: Sorensen was promoted to defensive coordinator with the 49ers a year ago, after Steve Wilks was fired. Reports indicate the 49ers want to retain Sorensen, but it won't be in the same role. We'll see if he wants to stick with the team or move on for other possibilities. |
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49ers | San Francisco signs 4 futures contracts Tue Jan 7, 05:46 PM
Free-agent OL Isaac Alarcon, WR Russell Gage Jr., WR Isaiah Hodgins and OT Jalen McKenzie signed Reserve/Future contracts with the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey close to full strength Tue Jan 7, 12:19 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) said he is nearly fully recovered from his knee injury and believes he would have been available for the playoffs if the 49ers clinched a spot. He said he will be able to participate in organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey appeared in only four games this season. He missed the first eight due to Achilles tendinitis and the last five after a PCL injury. McCaffrey expects to be ready for next season and is eager to return to his NFL Offensive Player of the Year form. When asked about his initial Achilles injury and if it has calmed down enough to no longer be a concern for the 2025 season, McCaffrey responded, "Yeah, a hundred percent." He isn't sure what triggered the initial injury but downplayed speculation that he overworked himself last offseason. Tweaking his offseason workout regimen remains a work in progress, as he hopes to avoid a recurrence this year. McCaffrey admitted that the second injury, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season, was "incredibly hard" to handle. Fantasy managers who invested their first pick overall in the star running back feel the same. We'll be monitoring McCaffrey's progress all offseason. |
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49ers | SF signs 11 players to future contracts Mon Jan 6, 06:10 PM
Free-agent DE Jonathan Garvin, OT Sebastian Gutierrez, DE Tarron Jackson, OG Zack Johnson, CB Chase Lucas, S Jaylen Mahoney, QB Tanner Mordecai, OG Drake Nugent, WR Terique Owens, TE Mason Pline and WR Trent Taylor signed Reserve/Future contracts with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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49ers | Jauan Jennings ends breakout season with seven grabs Mon Jan 6, 03:23 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings caught seven of his 10 targets for 52 yards in Week 18 versus the Arizona Cardinals.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall shines in finale Sun Jan 5, 10:17 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall finished with six catches on eight targets for a team-high 69 yards and a touchdown in a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18.
Link to story 49ers | George Kittle held in check Sun Jan 5, 10:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle caught two passes for 27 yards in a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18.
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49ers | Patrick Taylor tops 100 yards Sun Jan 5, 10:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Patrick Taylor rushed 17 times for 109 yards and caught one pass for 12 yards in a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18.
Link to storyPatrick Taylor Jr. player page
49ers | Mixed results for Joshua Dobbs Sun Jan 5, 10:06 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Joshua Dobbs completed 29 pf his 43 passes for 326 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 47-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. He also ran for 17 yards and a score and lost a fumble.
Link to story 49ers | Niners lose two safeties in loss Sun Jan 5, 10:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) and S Talanoa Hufanga (concussion) suffered injuries during the Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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49ers | Isaac Guerendo ruled out after injury Sun Jan 5, 05:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (ankle, knee) was carted off in the first half of the Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to an ankle and knee injury and he was quickly ruled out. He had two rushes for five yards before departing. RB Patrick Taylor is expected to handle the lion's share of the carries down the stretch.
| Footballguys view: Guerendo flashed in spot starts late in the season, but this kind of injury could affect his availability early next season if it is serious. He's still a dynasty hold after he showed his speed will translate in the 49ers running game, but this was a very unfortunate way for his season to end. |
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49ers | Jauan Jennings ejected early in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 05:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had seven receptions for 52 yards on 10 targets in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals before being ejected in the second quarter for a second personal foul.
| Footballguys view: Jennings was just a few yards short of his first 1000 yard season. It was still a big time breakout season for him, and he could be a starter next season if the team parts way with Deebo Samuel coming off of a down year. |
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49ers | George Kittle will be in uniform Sun Jan 5, 03:38 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
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49ers | Week 18 San Francisco 49ers inactives Sun Jan 5, 02:56 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared CB Deommodore Lenoir, QB Brock Purdy, CB Tre Avery, RB Israel Abanikanda, DL Robert Beal Jr., WR Deebo Samuel and DT Khalil Davis inactive for Week 18.
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49ers | Brock Purdy likely to receive long-term deal Sun Jan 5, 10:01 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) is still expected to sign a long-term contract extension during the offseason despite his season-ending elbow injury, which is considered minor, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story 49ers | Two Niners land on IR Sat Jan 4, 04:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers OL Spencer Burford (calf) and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) were placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4. Also, WR Trent Taylor, OL Drake Nugent, LB Alex Barrett and LB DaShaun White were elevated from the practice squad for Week 18.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall should be available Fri Jan 3, 06:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (chest, illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Link to story 49ers | Isaac Guerendo not on injury report Fri Jan 3, 06:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Link to story 49ers | Questionable tag for George Kittle Fri Jan 3, 06:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel will not play in finale Fri Jan 3, 06:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel (rib, wrist) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
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49ers | Brock Purdy to miss Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 06:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Link to story 49ers | 49ers' final Week 18 injury report Fri Jan 3, 05:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (calf), CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), QB Brock Purdy (elbow) and WR Deebo Samuel (rib, wrist) did not take part in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and were ruled out for Week 18. Also, LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) did not practice and is doubtful, TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring), OT Colton McKivitz (knee), CB Isaac Yiadom (pelvis) and S Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) were limited and are questionable and DE Nick Bosa (knee), DE Leonard Floyd (shoulder), WR Ricky Pearsall (illness, chest), RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) and S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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49ers | Niners sign Tarron Jackson Fri Jan 3, 12:51 AM
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent DE Tarron Jackson (Panthers) to the practice squad on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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49ers | Thursday practice report for 49ers Thu Jan 2, 07:42 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), DE Nick Bosa (knee), OG Spencer Burford (calf), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), DE Leonard Floyd (shoulder), CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), OT Colton McKivitz (knee), QB Brock Purdy (elbow), WR Deebo Samuel (rib, wrist) and S Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2. TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring), CB Isaac Yiadom (pelvis) and WR Ricky Pearsall (chest, illness) were limited during practice. RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) and S Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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