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• The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: Two More Starters Go Down
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers just wrapped up Day 14 of training camp. Here are the players who stood out. Keep in mind, starters Jason Pinnock and Ben Bartch started practice...
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• NFL writer questions if 49ers' Christian McCaffrey can regain past form
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  Can 49ers star Christian McCaffrey stay healthy and return to 2023 form? One NFL writer questions if injuries could limit his impact this season.
  Eduardo Razo • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy speaks out on concerning injury situation
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  49ers QB Brock Purdy reacts to key WR injuries, including Brandon Aiyuk, as San Francisco battles depth concerns before the 2025 NFL season.
  Eduardo Razo • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
• 49ers get a much-needed boost with Jacob Cowing's return
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  49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing returns to practice after a hamstring injury. His return is a boost for a receiver corps dealing with a rash of injuries.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
• 49ers trade proposal: Send veteran wideout to Dolphins for Tyreek Hill
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  A trade proposal suggests the 49ers could solve their WR crisis by acquiring Tyreek Hill from the Dolphins in exchange for Jauan Jennings and a pick.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
• Underrated 49ers rookie poised to steal starting spot from veteran before Week 1
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are looking for someone to step up at safety, and their fifth-round pick may be separating himself from the pack.
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir makes bold claim for 2025: 'I'm going to be the best corner in the league'
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  49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir says he'll be the best in 2025. He's ready to prove his worth and earn respect despite his new contract.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
• 'It's a toothache': Untold stories of NFL camp holdouts -- and hold-ins -- from players, agents, teams
  From the Web › ESPN
  Holdouts can be brutal. Here are some notable stories from each side of the bargaining table.
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers brace for Demarcus Robinson suspension
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  In addition to having multiple injured receivers, the 49ers have one player at the position who is facing a suspension under the substance-abuse policy.Last...
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• How serious is the 49ers' wide receiver problem?
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  The 49ers' wide receiver depth is a major concern. Injuries to Aiyuk and Jennings, plus the Samuel trade, leave the team with an uncertain group.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
• Are 49ers biggest challengers to Rams in NFC West? | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  "GMFB" debate are the San Francisco 49ers biggest challengers to the Los Angeles Rams in NFC West.
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
• Kawakami: The layers of the Jauan Jennings situation and how it can be resolved by Aug. 26
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The veteran 49ers receiver has a calf injury that's keeping him off the field, but he also wants a new contract.
  Share • Aug 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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• Kurtenbach: The 49ers are short on time and shorter on bodies
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers' massive injury list cannot be ignored
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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• Day 13 of 49ers Training Camp: Jeff Wilson Jr. Returns, Injuries Impact WR Room
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The 49ers returned to practice following their preseason opener, integrating new signings and adjusting to injuries as they prepare for their upcoming joint practice...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
• 49ers rookie reveals how first NFL game 'humbled' him
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman C.J. West had been dominating training camp, but an NFL game, even in the preseason, is different.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Rookie safety Marques Sigle in serious competition for 49ers' starting job
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — While another rookie defensive back has gotten most of the attention at 49ers training camp, safety Marques Sigle quietly has risen up the...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• 49ers training camp: Injury news, Wilson returns, Bosa intercepts Purdy, other practice No. 13 notes
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  49ers notes and updates from training camp practice No. 13: Injury news, Jeff Wilson Jr. returns, Nick Bosa intercepts Brock Purdy, and more.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
• The 49ers' receiver issues just got worse. Here's their plan moving forward
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Rookie Jordan Watkins will be out for about a month with a high ankle sprain, but the return of Jacob Cowing should help the team at a beleaguered spot.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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• What we're hearing and seeing at 49ers training camp: Rookie Marques Sigle finding opportunities at safety
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan provides updates as 49ers prepare for Raiders preseason game
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters Monday, following the team's 13th practice of training camp. The 49ers are preparing for their preseason...
  Site Staff • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
• 49ers lose Jordan Watkins to ankle sprain while Aiyuk, Robinson face delayed debuts
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  A high ankle sprain could keep Jordan Watkins from covering for Brandon Aiyuk, Demarcus Robinson when season starts.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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• The 49ers already have a wide receiver problem
  From the Web › SFGate
  It's just taken one preseason game for issues to mount at a key position.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• Reunion: Jeff Wilson Jr. feels the love from 49ers fans, praises Brock Purdy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Jeff Wilson Jr. on his reunion with the San Francisco 49ers: He discusses the fan support, his trade to Miami, and his relationship with QB Brock Purdy.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers hope to avoid adding free-agent wide receiver as injuries pile up
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Another of the 49ers’ top wide receivers is expected to miss significant time.And San Francisco might be one step closer to going out...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers promising rookie WR gets bad news after strong preseason debut
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins was one of very few offensive standouts for the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason opener.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers' Shanahan eyeing Week 6 return for Aiyuk
  From the Web › ESPN
  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday projected a Week 6 return for star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee last season.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: WR has High Ankle Sprain
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers just finished Day 13 of training camp. Here's who stood out. Keep in mind, rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins did not practice...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers finally have timeline for Brandon Aiyuk's return from major knee injury
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have put a date on Brandon Aiyuk's potential return from his MCL and ACL tears.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Jordan Watkins' ankle injury derails momentum, knocks 49ers WR out for one month
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins noticeably was absent from 49ers practice on Monday.And he is not expected back for a while...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk's return could be Week 5, could be Week 10, won't be Week 1
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers don't know for sure when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be ready to return from last season's knee injury. But it should be around the middle of the...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan provides update on Brandon Aiyuk return timeline
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is expected to start the season on the PUP list. Coach Shanahan says a return from injury is possible around Week 6.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Niners WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) return targeted for Week 6 of regular season
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Brandon Aiyuk, who missed the final 10 games of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL and MCL, is aiming to return to the field by Week 6 of the 2025 regular season...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins to miss about a month with a high-ankle sprain
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Monday press conference that fourth-round pick Jordan...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers injury news: Jordan Watkins out about a month, other key updates
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins is out for a month with a high-ankle sprain. The latest injury updates on Jauan Jennings, Jacob Cowing, and other key players.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
• 49ers waive QB who struggled in preseason, add DE and RB depth
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers had to make more roster moves to bolster depth due to injuries at RB and DL.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• Former NFL offensive lineman hints that he's willing to unretire and return to the 49ers
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  While the San Francisco 49ers were losing to the Denver Broncos, one former offensive lineman offered his services to the team on social media.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• How PFF graded 49ers' reserves in sloppy preseason Week 1 loss to Broncos
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers might have lost 30-9 to the Denver Broncos in the preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium, but their PFF grades show there still were...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers sign DL Trevis Gipson, waive QB Tanner Mordecai
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers are adding some depth to their defensive line. San Francisco is signing Trevis Gipson and announced the re-signing of running back Jeff Wilson...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers announce several roster moves after preseason loss to Broncos
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers made several roster moves, including signing Jeff Wilson Jr. and Trevis Gipson. The team also placed Ameer Abdullah on IR and waived Tanner Mordecai.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
• 49ers Announce Roster Moves
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed DL Trevis Gipson and RB Jeff Wilson Jr. to one-year deals. In order to make room on the roster, the team...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• The 49ers Offense is Elite on Paper, but it has One Major Flaw
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers offense is healthy, it's one of the best in the NFL. Unfortunately, their offense wasn't healthy last year, and it isn't healthy...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy drops in The Athletic's 2025 QB tiers amid debate over value
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Brock Purdy dropped to No. 14 in The Athletic's QB tiers. The debate over his value continues, with coaches seemingly split on evaluating the 49ers QB.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
• 2025 NFL Preseason Week 1 rookie grades: Shedeur Sanders seizes opportunity, Tyler Warren meets hype
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Did Browns QB Shedeur Sanders take advantage of a huge opportunity? Does Colts TE Tyler Warren appear worthy of his immense hype? Chad Reuter grades one...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers rookie Sebastian 'The Hulk' Valdez: 'I know I'm an NFL player'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers undrafted rookie Sebastian Valdez has earned the nickname ' The Hulk' from teammates. The DT is determined to prove he belongs in the NFL.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy on public perception: 'I go prove myself every single year'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers QB Brock Purdy opens up on his critics. He states that he ignores the noise and focuses on earning the trust of his teammates to prove his worth.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
• Fiery cornerback Chase Lucas aiming to help 49ers any way he can in 2025
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — In the aftermath of the 49ers’ victory over the Detroit Lions two seasons ago in the NFC Championship Game, Deommodore Lenoir and Chase Lucas...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Why the 49ers Defense Could be Surprisingly Good this Season
  From the Web › SI.com
  In the 49ers' first preseason game this past Sunday, only one side of the ball had its stuff together, and it was the defense.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Why the 49ers ranked No. 9 in ESPN's 'Future Power Rankings'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  ESPN ranks the 49ers No. 9 in their future power rankings. The team's elite coaching staff is a major strength, but other roster questions remain.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
• Matt Maiocco's 53-man roster projection after 49ers' preseason game vs. Broncos
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers’ preseason opener was all about the bottom of the team’s roster.Coach Kyle Shanahan opted to play it safe with the team’s regulars...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• What 49ers rookie CJ West learned from his first taste of NFL action
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  49ers rookie CJ West discusses his preseason debut and a key conversation with D. J. Jones, a player he has been compared to since college.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
• 2020 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  PFF's database allows us to go back in time and analyze previous NFL drafts at a high level. Here is how the 2020 NFL Draft could have played out with...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Fantasy football 2025: Ideal top two picks for each draft slot in a 12-team league
  From the Web › NFL.com
  How would you like for your fantasy squad to be headlined by Falcons RB Bijan Robinson and Raiders TE Brock Bowers? Marcas Grant provides his ideal top two picks...
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• Orlovsky ranks the best NFL QBs in seven different traits: Who makes each top-10 list?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Which NFL quarterbacks have the strongest arms, greatest accuracy and best rushing ability? Dan Orlovsky stacked the 10 best in seven skill areas.
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• NFL Future Power Rankings: We stacked all 32 teams' long-term expectations
  From the Web › ESPN
  We ranked all 32 NFL franchises' expectations for 2025 through 2027. Which teams are set up to thrive in the future?
  Share • Aug 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• Grading every 49ers rookie performance in their preseason debuts
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers rookies had up-and-down performances against the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.
  Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
• 49ers practice and media schedule ahead of preseason matchup vs. Raiders
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  49ers gear up for preseason clash with Raiders: three full practices, joint session in Henderson, Nevada, and Shanahan and Saleh press conferences.
  Site Staff • Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
• PFF grades are LIVE: Preseason Week 1
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  PFF grades are live! Check out PFF Premium Stats for all grades and numbers from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason.
  Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• 49ers Roster Battle: Which Receivers Will Make the Cut?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The 49ers' wide receiver roster is up for grabs. We analyze the top candidates— Demarcus Robinson, Russell Gage, and rookies—vying for a spot.
  Sasha D. Robinson • Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
• 49ers best and worst PFF grades from dreadful preseason loss to Broncos
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers were blown out in their preseason opener by the Denver Broncos. Here's how PFF grades some of their best and worst...
  Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• Former 49ers Running Back Returns After Three Years with the Dolphins
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers signed Jeff Wilson Jr., according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  Share • Aug 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM