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• Joe Montana on Brock Purdy: 49ers QB will be a 'different player' in 2025
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  49ers legend Joe Montana believes Brock Purdy will be fine in 2025 and can lead the team to bounce-back campaign after a tough season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
• NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Ravens and Eagles open the season on top
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The 2025 NFL season is here. This is how all 32 teams stack up ahead of Week 1.
  Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• 49ers mailbag: Week 1 depth chart sparks barrage of questions from Faithful
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers' Week 1 depth chart may be "unofficial" but it sparked a stream of questions from The Faithful ahead of Sunday's opener in Seattle.
  Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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• Super Bowl LX picks, predictions: Baltimore Ravens lead eight NFL favorites to hoist Lombardi Trophy
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California? Our analysts provide their picks, with eight different winners and...
  Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
• Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff field: 14 teams that will make the postseason, plus a Super Bowl pick
  From the Web › ESPN
  Which teams from last season's playoffs will return? Who will be the surprises in the 14-team bracket? And who will win the Super Bowl?
  Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• 6 things 49ers need to happen to get back to postseason, make playoff run in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers need a handful of things to go their way if they're going to make it back to the postseason in 2025.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks odds: San Francisco open as one-score favorites over Seattle
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday at Lumen Field. Here's how the odds look heading into the matchup.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• Five 49ers Land on NFL Network's 'Top 100 Players of 2025' List
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers had five players make the cut for NFL Network's “Top 100 Players of 2025."
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• Kurtenbach: Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson Jr. in the same 49ers backfield? Don't bet on it
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Asking for McCaffrey and B-Rob at the same time is to ignore what makes them and Kyle Shanahan's offense great.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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• 49ers release Russell Gage, reportedly will sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to active roster
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers are doing some shuffling in their wide receiver group, but it isn't expected to change much about their plans for Sunday's opener against the Seahawks. The...
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers inexplicably release one of their only healthy WRs before Week 1 practices begin
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are letting go of one of their only healthy WRs for the second time this season.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers roster moves: Veteran receiver released ahead of Week 1 vs. Seahawks
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  The 49ers released WR Russell Gage from the active roster, reportedly with plans to elevate him from the practice squad for Week 1, and plan another move.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
• Brock Purdy acknowledges 49ers need high-level QB play following new contract
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  After a new contract, Brock Purdy talks about the high expectations for himself and the 49ers to bounce back and compete for a championship.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
• 49ers' Ricky Pearsall says he revisits shooting trauma 'every single night'
  From the Web › SFGate
  Ricky Pearsall's recovery has been physical and mental.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers unveil depth chart ahead of Week 1 matchup with Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers released their unofficial Week 1 depth chart, revealing Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall as starting wide receivers and Mykel Williams at DE.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
• Baldy: 49ers' fate in NFC West hinges on one key factor
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  According to Brian Baldinger, the 49ers' chances of winning the NFC West this season depend entirely on the health and performance of RB Christian McCaffrey.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
• Power rankings divided on revamped 49ers ahead of Week 1
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  As the season kicks off, the national media is split on the 49ers, with some outlets ranking them in the top 10 and others placing them outside the top 15.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
• 49ers made official contract offer to free-agent wide receiver
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers got two of their wide receivers back at practice, but they're still looking to add another who once called San Francisco home.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan earns massive respect from NFL defensive minds
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is one of the most respected play-callers in the NFL, and defensive coordinators and assistants agree.
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Report: 49ers made Kendrick Bourne an offer
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is visiting the Commanders on Tuesday and he's reportedly doing so with an offer in his pocket. Bourne visited the 49ers on...
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• 49ers reportedly offer Kendrick Bourne a contract
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers have offered a contract to free agent WR Kendrick Bourne, who is now visiting the Commanders, possibly to see if they will outbid San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
• 49ers rookie Mykel Williams benefiting from Trent Williams practice reps
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Prior to being drafted by the 49ers, Mykel Williams never had taken advantage of workshopping with an offensive lineman. Now that the...
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy determined to remain authentic after lucrative contract
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Everything changed this offseason when the 49ers made quarterback Brock Purdy the highest-paid player in franchise history.At the same time, Purdy is...
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Kendrick Bourne leaves 49ers without a deal, visits Commanders
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  After a workout with the 49ers ended without a deal, WR Kendrick Bourne has traveled to the East Coast for a visit with the Washington Commanders.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
• Kendrick Bourne to visit Commanders Tuesday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is on to his second meeting with a team this week. Bourne visited with the 49ers on Monday and he's moved on to meet with the...
  Share • Sep 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• 4 49ers who are under big-time pressure as franchise reaches inflection point in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have a handful of players (and coaches) who need to shine if the team is going to re-open a Super Bowl window.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• How Ricky Pearsall has inspired 49ers teammate Trent Williams after shooting
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Just over one year after Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco, the 49ers wide receiver returned to the city to attend...
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
• Kawakami: How the 49ers won their staredown with Jauan Jennings
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The wide receiver returned to practice on Monday ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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• Dominick Puni reveals recovery status after returning to 49ers practice
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers RG Dominick Puni says his knee is "feeling a lot better" after returning to practice for Week 1, expressing excitement to get back to playing.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
• Kurtenbach: Jauan Jennings is back with the 49ers, but all the big questions remain unanswered
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jauan Jennings' 49ers return is likely too little too late.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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• 49ers' Trent Williams on Jauan Jennings: "Having him out there is really important"
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  After Jauan Jennings' return to practice, All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams said the receiver's presence is "really important" for the 49ers offense.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
• 49ers at healthiest point yet entering 2025 NFL season-opening game vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are heading into their 2025 NFL season opener the healthiest they have been yet, with all but one player on the 53-man roster participating...
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 3 49ers Seem Ready to Return from Injury and Play in the Season Opener
  From the Web › SI.com
  It seems the following three players, who missed extensive time during training camp, are ready to return and play Week 1.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers' Jennings practices for 1st time in 36 days
  From the Web › ESPN
  For the first time in 36 days, 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings participated in practice Monday.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Ricky Pearsall says he still revisits his shooting every night when he goes to bed
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  A year ago, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest by someone trying to rob him in San Francisco. Physically, Pearsall has fully recovered...
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
• Veteran WR explains signing with 49ers over historic AFC North team with familiar QB
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling last week, and he chose Kyle Shanahan's team over another intriguing option.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers injury update: San Francisco had five sidelined players return to practice on Monday
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers held their first practice of Week 1 on Monday, with a starting offensive lineman and four others returning to the field.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Jauan Jennings returns to field for 49ers practice ahead of season opener
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jennings, the 49ers' leading receiver in 2024 had missed more than a month of practices with a calf injury after requesting a trade
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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• Jauan Jennings returns to 49ers practice
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Monday brought a positive development for the 49ers' receiving corps. Reporters at the open portion of practice shared photos and videos of Jauan Jennings taking part in...
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Why 49ers WR Jauan Jennings Abruptly Ended his Unsuccessful Holdout
  From the Web › SI.com
  Jauan Jennings unexpectedly practiced on Monday for the first time since July. He has been sitting out with a supposed calf injury while also demanding an extension or a...
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers get good injury news with ailing breakout star back at practice
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers got some good news in their receiving corps just days before practice for Week 1 officially begins.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers update: Jauan Jennings, others return to practice ahead of Week 1
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers received a boost for their Week 1 matchup— Jauan Jennings returned to practice, along with other key players like Dominick Puni and Yetur Gross-Matos.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
• CBS Sports predicts 49ers win Super Bowl, Brock Purdy named NFL MVP
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  A CBS Sports writer has made bold predictions for the 49ers, projecting a Super Bowl LX victory and an NFL MVP award for quarterback Brock Purdy.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
• ESPN's 'X-factor' for the 49ers shines light on uncertainty at key position
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may not have the talent that they once did, but a former first-round pick could be the team's "X factor" in 2025.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• 49ers add 'powerful run-blocker' in 2026 mock draft
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  With Trent Williams nearing retirement, CBS Sports projects the 49ers to draft Auburn left tackle Xavier Chaplin in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
• 49ers in 2025: What's San Francisco's ceiling and floor?
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  A CBS Sports writer projects the 49ers' ceiling as an NFC Championship appearance and their floor as a Wild-Card exit, believing they're a lock for the playoff
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
• Kurtenbach: It's too late for anyone to win Jauan Jennings' showdown with the 49ers
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Jauan Jennings misplayed his hand and left both him and the 49ers losers.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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• One year post-shooting, San Francisco's Ricky Pearsall has grown on and off the field
  From the Web › ESPN
  The WR was shot in the chest a week before his rookie season, but now he's putting "a positive light" on it.
  Share • Sep 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• ESPN analyst predicts a big year for 49ers' Bryce Huff
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  An ESPN analyst has a bold prediction for new 49ers pass rusher Bryce Huff, projecting at least nine sacks as he reunites with Robert Saleh.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
• Let's preview the 2025 NFL season: Bold predictions, strengths and concerns for all 32 teams
  From the Web › ESPN
  Here's everything you need to know ahead of the NFL regular season, including how teams rank before Week 1.
  Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• Rival execs skeptical of 49ers' post-Purdy contract strategy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  NFL executives are skeptical of the 49ers' ability to build a roster around Brock Purdy's new deal, which has led to the departure of several key players.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
• 49ers unveil 2025 jersey schedule: Switching up early home games
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers released their 2025 jersey schedule, confirming they will wear white jerseys for early home games and showcasing their full season lineup.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers reveal which uniform they'll wear for every game during the 2025 regular season
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers released a preview of which uniform they'll wear for each game in 2025.
  Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Former 49ers star shares honest thoughts on Kyle Shanahan
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Former 49ers star Richard Sherman reveals what makes Kyle Shanahan a great head coach, praising his obsession with the game and ability to lead.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
• Why ESPN projects the 49ers to miss the NFL playoffs again in 2025
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  ESPN's Mike Clay projects the 49ers to miss the playoffs for a second straight year, citing defensive departures and continued injury issues.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 7:50 AM
• 49ers' defense can feast on Sunday buffet of mediocre quarterbacks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers not only have the NFL's easiest regular-season schedule, they'll avoid the top-tier quarterbacks.
  Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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• Clay's NFL season projections and unit grades: The top offenses, defenses, rosters and schedules
  From the Web › ESPN
  Let's project the NFL's best -- and worst -- offenses and defenses. Plus, how do all 32 teams rank overall, and who will make the Super Bowl?
  Share • Aug 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• 49ers fans might not be ready for what Jauan Jennings is about to do
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers seem to think that Jauan Jennings is bluffing. Fat chance.
  Share • Aug 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• The 49ers' 3 biggest concerns heading into Week 1 against the Seahawks
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers should beat the Seahawks in the season opener on the road next week. Still, the game most likely will be close and come down to the final few possessions. By...
  Share • Aug 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• ESPN predicts disappointing year for rookie the 49ers bet big on
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are leaning heavily on their 2025 NFL draft picks, but they need a bigger year than ESPN predicts for one of their rookies.
  Share • Aug 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM