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• 49ers Name Ethan Waugh Personnel Executive
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers today announced the team has named Ethan Waugh personnel executive.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• 49ers officially name Ethan Waugh to front office role
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  49ers name Ethan Waugh personnel executive as he returns to San Francisco after 3 seasons as Jaguars assistant GM and 18 prior years with the 49ers.
  Site Staff • Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
• The 49ers aren't done making moves — including replacing their punter
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Mitch Wishnowsky is out and Thomas Morstead is in as Kyle Shanahan's squad continues its special teams overhaul.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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• Why the 49ers Prioritized Improving their Run Defense this Offseason
  From the Web › SI.com
  If you can't stop the run in today's NFL, your defense is in trouble. Good thing the 49ers understand that.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers exec reveals draft philosophy that led to under-the-radar picks
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The success enjoyed by previous 49ers draft choices in San Francisco's scheme played an important role in who was selected this spring. "We love comparisons."
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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• 49ers release punter Mitch Wishnowsky, sign 39-year-old Thomas Morstead
  From the Web › San Francisco Chronicle
  The San Francisco 49ers released longtime punter Mitch Wishnowsky on Wednesday and signed Thomas Morstead, who ranks 11th in NFL history in gross average.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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• 49ers cut P Mitch Wishnowsky after signing Thomas Morstead
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers made official the signing of punter Thomas Morstead, announcing the move. The corresponding move, as expected, was the release of punter Mitch...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers waive longtime punter Wishnowsky after Morstead signing
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Mitch Wishnowky's six-year run as the 49ers' punter has come to an end.The 49ers on Wednesday signed veteran NFL punter Thomas Morstead. The arrival of Morstead pushed...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers Sign P Thomas Morstead and LB Chazz Surratt
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers News: The official source of the latest 49ers headlines, news, roster transactions, featured series, and more.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• Cam Skattebo thought the 49ers would draft him
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  Cam Skattebo thought the 49ers would draft him at No. 100, but the Giants called instead—just five picks later in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
• 49ers waive Mitch Wishnowsky, sign veteran punter as part of roster moves
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  49ers sign punter Thomas Morstead, release Mitch Wishnowsky, and add LB Chazz Surratt in latest roster moves.
  Site Staff • Share • May 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
• Bleacher Report: Corey Kiner is 49ers' most exciting undrafted free agent addition
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  Corey Kiner is turning heads as the 49ers' top undrafted free agent, with the potential to thrive in Kyle Shanahan's run-heavy offense.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
• Why the 49ers believe they've drafted the NFL's next great little man
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  As the shortest player on the 49ers' defense, the rookie nickel will rely on his strength and tenacity to try to win a job.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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• Jennings set up for next 49ers contract extension, but when?
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The list of projected 49ers free agents after this season is considerably shorter.And that certainly is a good thing for an organization that took some lumps at the...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Faces Higher Expectations in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  For the past three seasons, it was almost impossible to criticize Brock Purdy. That's why Bleacher Report says Purdy's biggest challenge this season is higher...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Is Brock Purdy a product of the 49ers' system? The flawed logic behind the 'situation QB' label
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  Brock Purdy gets labeled a "system QB"—but is that fair? This piece breaks down the flawed logic behind the criticism of the 49ers' young star.
  Jack Stewart • Share • May 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
• PFF: 49ers' playoff hopes hinge on Christian McCaffrey's return to form
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  Christian McCaffrey's health could make or break the 49ers' 2025 playoff push after an injury-plagued 2024 season, per PFF's bounce-back candidate list.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
• NFL.com admits including 49ers among 'most complete teams' was a tough call
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  NFL.com calls 49ers a tough inclusion on its "most complete teams" list, citing 2024 struggles but praising the veteran core and bounce-back potential.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
• Giants RB Cam Skattebo Thought the 49ers Would Draft Him
  From the Web › SI.com
  We know the 49ers were in the market for a running back this offseason -- that's why they drafted Jordan James in Round 5. But it seems they might have considered...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Why the 49ers are still favored to win the NFC West in 2025
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  The 49ers are favored to win the NFC West in 2025 thanks to the NFL's easiest schedule and improved health after a disappointing 2024 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
• ESPN's FPI Index Projects 49ers to Win NFC West
  From the Web › SI.com
  Things just might break the 49ers' way this season. They may not have the best roster in the NFC West, but they are the favorite to win the division according to ESPN's...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers continue bolstering special teams by adding another 39-year-old
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are turning to veterans to try and steady a special teams unit that struggled in 2024.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Five intriguing 49ers storylines to watch as stress-free OTAs begin
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers hit the practice field this week in Santa Clara riding the momentum of completing lucrative contract extensions with their three top leaders on the team.In the...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• SI: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will Win Comeback Player of the Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  From 2022 to 2023, the 49ers' most valuable player was Christian McCaffrey and it wasn't even close.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Veteran punter Thomas Morstead 'grateful' to join 49ers as team releases Wishnowsky
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Punter Thomas Morstead is signing with the 49ers after beginning his career with the 2009 champion New Orleans Saints and playing the past two years with the New York...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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• Top 10 most complete NFL teams for 2025 season: Bills, Eagles, Lions among well-rounded squads
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Eric Edholm ranks the top 10 most complete teams -- the ones with the most talent/depth and the fewest remaining question marks -- heading into the 2025 NFL season...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• Details emerge on Fred Warner's 3-year extension with 49ers: Year-by-year breakdown
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  Fred Warner's 3-year, $63M contract extension with the 49ers includes major guarantees and cap hits—here's the full year-by-year contract breakdown.
  Site Staff • Share • May 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
• 49ers signing veteran punter as OTAs begin
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  49ers add veteran punter Thomas Morstead as OTAs begin, bringing 16 years of NFL experience to bolster special teams and compete with Mitch Wishnowsky.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
• The 49ers Sign Veteran Punter Thomas Morstead
  From the Web › SI.com
  Veteran punter Thomas Morstead just announced on social media that he has signed with the 49ers. He will try to bolster a unit that was arguably the worst in the entire...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• Thomas Morstead says he will sign with 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  It appears veteran punter Thomas Morstead has found a new place to play. In posts to his social media accounts, Morstead posed for a picture in front of an oversized...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• 49ers WR tempts fate by changing jersey number after one season
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers season could ride on whether a jersey number change works out for one of their wide receivers.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• Unveiling our 2025 NFL season projections: Predicting the top teams and Super Bowl favorites
  From the Web › ESPN
  ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. Let's predict the 2025 season, including playoff chances for 32 teams and potential draft order.
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• How quickly can 49ers get wide receiver Jordan Watkins up to his 4.37-second speed?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Is Jordan Watkins capable of having a productive rookie year like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel did for the Kyle Shanahan-coached 49ers?
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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• One bounce-back candidate for all 32 NFL teams in 2025
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  From veterans looking to regain form to young talents aiming to fulfill their potential, here's one bounce-back candidate for each NFL team ahead of the new...
  Share • May 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• PFF's ranking of 49ers' Fred Warner highlights his dominance at linebacker
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  PFF ranks 49ers' Fred Warner as the NFL's top linebacker for 2025, placing him alone in Tier 1 thanks to his elite, all-around dominance.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
• One 49ers superstar is in a class by himself in PFF positional rankings
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  There's no question about Fred Warner's place among the NFL's best linebackers in a ranking of the top 32 LBs by PFF.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• 49ers Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall is a Fantasy Football Sleeper
  From the Web › SI.com
  Second-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is explosive. And if he stays healthy, he could become the 49ers' No. 1 wide receiver this year.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Mykel Williams excited to learn from Nick Bosa, Robert Saleh
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers rookie edge rusher Mykel Williams has been an NFL player only a month. Yet, with Nick Bosa taking Williams under his wing, Williams said he's learned a...
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• 49ers insider: Brandon Aiyuk still expected to start 2025 season on PUP
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is still expected to start the 2025 season on PUP as he recovers from a knee injury, with no clear timeline for his return.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
• What is Phase 3 of the NFL offseason and why is it important to the San Francisco 49ers?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are starting the final phase of their offseason program, and while it's not the same as training camp, it still holds weight.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers insider on Brock Purdy's critics: 'I don't know if they watch much professional football'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers insider Matt Maiocco defends Brock Purdy's $53M deal, saying critics don't understand his value or watch enough football to judge his elite-level play.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
• Christian McCaffrey is the 49ers' Player to Watch at OTAs
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers' OTA practice in front of the media is this Thursday and the No. 1 player to watch is Christian McCaffrey.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers K Jake Moody tweaks kicking approach in hopes of more consistency
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Jake Moody will have competition to keep his job this offseason. Moody struggled after returning from an ankle injury, prompting the 49ers to sign veteran Greg...
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• TDN links veteran safety Julian Blackmon to 49ers
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  TDN links veteran safety Julian Blackmon to the 49ers as a potential depth piece with experience under Gus Bradley and a strong 2023 season behind him.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
• Brock Purdy's Extension Puts Extra Pressure on 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan
  From the Web › SI.com
  Kyle Shanahan has to prove to 49ers ownership that he's the right coach for Brock Purdy while he's being paid a ton of money.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Former NFL WR doesn't hold back on 49ers QB Brock Purdy's new contract
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  T. J. Houshmandzadeh calls Brock Purdy overpaid after 49ers' $265M deal, saying the QB hasn't proven he can carry a team through adversity.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
• Jake Moody hopes new kicking approach leads to improved accuracy and 49ers success
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  Jake Moody adopts a new two-step kicking technique to boost accuracy and bounce back strong for the 49ers after a tough 2024 NFL season.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
• 49ers' first-round pick: 'I believe in Brock Purdy'
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  49ers rookie Mykel Williams backs Brock Purdy as worth every dollar, praising his leadership and impact while embracing his new role in San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
• 49ers highlighted in ESPN's '100 things to know' as OTAs begin
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  49ers featured in ESPN's ' 100 things to know' with injury updates, bold predictions, a revenge game, and how Brock Purdy's deal reshapes their future.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
• The 49ers' Most Exciting Undrafted Free Agent Addition
  From the Web › SI.com
  Some of the 49ers' best players under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have been undrafted free agents.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey was Slower in 2024 than in 2023
  From the Web › SI.com
  If Christian McCaffrey can stay healthy, the 49ers will be a good team. That's what they keep telling themselves. But McCaffrey was healthy for four games last season...
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers kick off Phase 3 of offseason program with OTAs
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  The 49ers begin Phase 3 of the offseason with OTAs, featuring team drills ahead of a June minicamp, with media access starting on May 29.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
• Brandon Aiyuk's Personal Coach Says 49ers Overpaid for Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  This week, T.J. Houshmandzadeh went on Fox Sports 1 this week and was asked about Brock Purdy's five-year, $265 million contract extension.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers OTA preview: 10 areas to watch as practices intensify
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  As the 49ers open organized team activities today, veterans will blend in with a much-needed wave of newcomers in the offseason program's final weeks.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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• Solak's 100 things to know for the 2025 NFL season ... 100 days out
  From the Web › ESPN
  There are 100 days until the 2025 NFL season kicks off. Let's celebrate with 100 big thoughts, predictions, stats and situations to watch.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• 20 NFL clubs open OTAs on Tuesday
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The NFL voluntary workout program continues to roll along, with 20 teams beginning organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday.
  Share • May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Who Will Start at Safety for the 49ers While Malik Mustapha is Out?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Whoever the 49ers decide to start at safety, this is one of the weakest positions on the team until Malik Mustapha returns.
  Share • May 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Will Ricky Pearsall be the 49ers' No. 1 Wide Receiver in 2025?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Don't sleep on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. He's in line to have a surprisingly productive season.
  Share • May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Brandon Aiyuk Injury Clouds Start of 49ers' 2025 Season
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  Brandon Aiyuk's knee injury puts his Week 1 status in doubt as the 49ers weigh PUP list options ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
  Carlos Torres • Share • May 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
• How the 49ers Will Use Kyle Juszczyk and Luke Farrell this Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  Don't be surprised if Luke Farrell takes Kyle Juszczyk's place in the San Francisco 49ers starting lineup.
  Share • May 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM