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• Bleacher Report Ranks 49ers QB Brock Purdy 10th Among NFL Quarterbacks
  From the Web › SI.com
  Bleacher Report still ranks Purdy the 10th-best quarterback in the NFL following this year's NFL Draft.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• ESPN reports which team the 49ers tried trading up with in the NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch said the team tried trading up to pick Mykel Williams, and ESPN reported which team they tried trading with.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• Two ESPN Analysts Project 49ers DE Mykel Williams to Win DROY
  From the Web › SI.com
  ESPN recently asked 17 of its analysts to project which player will win the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year Award next season. Two analysts, Stephania Bell and...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers might not be done making moves. Now, they could turn their attention to defense, as NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha suggests the 49ers should sign free agent...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• 2026 NFL Free-Agency Primer: Top 10 players at every position
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  It's never to early to look ahead in the NFL. The 2026 free-agent class is bursting with talent, included a loaded edge defender group.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• George Kittle glad 49ers aren't having "super drama-filled offseason"
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers tight end George Kittle was pleased that he was able to work out a new contract with the team without a prolonged negotiation and his good feelings about the...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• Disastrous 2022 NFL draft might have gotten 49ers head coach, GM fired if not for 1 player
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  NFL draft grades are more fair once players have three seasons in the league. That's not good news for the San Francisco 49ers' 2022 draft class.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• NFL draft nuggets for every team's rookie class: Exec reaction, draft room maneuvers, remaining needs
  From the Web › ESPN
  With the draft dust having settled, we canvassed the league on the biggest decisions and most surprising picks.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• Despite questions at the position, Niners didn't see a good fit at OT when they picked
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Niners signed D.J. Humphries to help at offensive tackle, but the position still could use a boost.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• NFL experts debate the draft: Which midround picks could be fantasy sleepers?
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• 49ers think they got a steal in Mykel Williams at 11, tried to trade into Top 10 for him
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers identified Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams as one of the players they most wanted ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. But with the 11th overall pick, they...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Trade for Jadeveon Clowney?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers need an edge rusher. And that's a big reason Bleacher Report suggets the 49ers should trade for Carolina Panthers edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• How the 49ers Plan to Use Offensive Lineman D.J. Humphries
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers haven't said how they plan to use veteran offensive lineman D.J. Humphries. They signed him a few days after the draft and the terms of the contract.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers Day 3 draft pick could be team's biggest surprise rookie in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may have a gem with one of their early Day 3 picks from the 2025 NFL draft.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Insider Says 49ers Will Finalize Brock Purdy's Deal in July or August
  From the Web › SI.com
  Last year, both Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa signed extensions in late July, so projecting Brock Purdy to do the same makes sense.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers Opponents Set for the 2025 Season
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Following their Week 17 matchup versus the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers will close out the year as the No. 4 team in the NFC and have locked in their opponents...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Undrafted rookie free agents: Team signings after 2025 NFL Draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2025 NFL Draft.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• NFL.com names Asante Samuel Jr. a great free-agent fit for 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  NFL.com links CB Asante Samuel Jr. to the 49ers as a smart free-agent fit, citing scheme fit, depth needs, and a potential one-year prove-it deal.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
• NFL.com Expects Rookie C.J. West to Start for the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers clearly want to transform their run defense from a weakness into a strength, and C.J. West is a key part of that transformation.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers' George Kittle reveals contract advice shared with Brock Purdy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  George Kittle shares contract advice with Brock Purdy, passing down wisdom from Richard Sherman as the 49ers' QB awaits his own extension.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
• John Lynch: 49ers received 8 to 10 trade calls in Round 1 of NFL Draft
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  John Lynch says 49ers got 8?"10 trade calls during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, revealing a busy night of negotiations and strategy behind the No. 11 pick.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
• Bleacher Report suggests 49ers trade for 3-time Pro Bowl pass rusher
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Bleacher Report suggests the 49ers trade for Jadeveon Clowney to boost their pass rush and support Nick Bosa ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
• John Lynch Says 49ers Almost Drafted Offensive Player in Round 1
  From the Web › SI.com
  With the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers took defensive end Mykel Williams. But they didn't necessarily plan to do that according to general manager John...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: J.K. Dobbins to Bears? Justin Simmons to Eagles?
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies the best team fits for 10 notable remaining free agents. Could Ben Johnson still add a running back to...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Breaking down 49ers' offensive depth chart after 2025 draft selections
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Despite their many issues last season, the 49ers' offense still was among the best in the NFL in total yards.Under coach Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers' offense consistently...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Rapoport doesn't expect Brock Purdy-49ers deal to happen soon
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Ian Rapoport says a Brock Purdy-49ers deal isn't expected soon, but talks are positive as both sides work toward a long-term extension.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
• Power Rankings: 49ers Level Up Following the 2025 NFL Draft
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Find out where the San Francisco 49ers landed in the latest set of NFL power rankings according to several national outlets following the 2025 NFL Draft.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• State Your Case: Why It's Time Canton Wakes Up to 49ers' Great Billy Wilson
  From the Web › Talk of Fame Network
  When you play on a team of stars, it's easy to be overlooked ... even if you're one of those stars. Such is the case for former San Francisco 49ers' receiver Billy...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
• Morning Report: Inside the Numbers of the 49ers 2025 Draft Class
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Why a Georgia source says 49ers were right to draft Mykel Williams over Jalon Walker
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers picked Mykel Williams over Jalon Walker—and a Georgia source says they made the right call. Here's why the edge rusher was the smarter fit at No. 11.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
• The 49ers were Split on Whether to Draft Wide Receiver Jacob Cowing
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers drafted Jacob Cowing in Round 4 last year. This week on Chris Simms' Podcast, John Lynch revealed that the 49ers weren't 100 percent sold on taking Cowing with...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• Kyle Shanahan "Gets Uneasy" When 49ers GM John Lynch is Away
  From the Web › SI.com
  Kyle Shanahan would prefer John Lynch to stay in the San Francisco facility during the season.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers GM John Lynch Isn't Bothered When Kyle Shanahan Blows Up at him
  From the Web › SI.com
  Kyle Shanahan isn't particularly diplomatic. He likes to keep it real. He's brutally honest with everyone, even his general manager John Lynch.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• George Kittle happy 49ers aren't having 'drama-filled' offseason: 'Good for our team chemistry'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers overhauled the roster this offseason, but for those who remain in the Bay, including George Kittle, at least there seems to be less drama this...
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Best fits, Sanders' slide and sleepers
  From the Web › ESPN
  We have takeaways on the 2025 NFL draft class, from the college coaches who best know the prospects.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
• Kyle Shanahan nearly caused 49ers to miss out on making a pick in 2024 draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers almost blundered in the 2024 NFL draft because Kyle Shanahan couldn't make a decision.
  Share • May 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• The Weakest Position Currently on the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  After all the moves the 49ers made in free agency and the draft this year, it's clear which position currently is the weakest on their roster.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Former 49ers top draft pick vows to wreak havoc in 2025
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Former 49ers top draft pick Drake Jackson eyes a 2025 breakout, aiming to revive his career and boost a revamped pass rush after battling injuries.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
• Will the 49ers Sign Defensive End Carl Lawson?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers could be in the market for an inexpensive defensive end. And the best one available might be Carl Lawson.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers' Lynch provides update on 'positive' Purdy talks, how draft could have detoured
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Brock Purdy's attendance amid contract talks with the 49ers is not going unnoticed.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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• 49ers GM John Lynch has good news on team's biggest, incomplete offseason task
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers appear on track to avoid a major flaw in their long-term contract negotiations with QB Brock Purdy.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• 49ers DE Drake Jackson Vows to Play and Make an Impact in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  49ers DE Drake Jackson, who tore the patellar tendon in his knee in November of 2023 and hasn't played since, posted on Instagram today that he vows to play in...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• Analyst: 49ers found a potential starter in Day 3 draft pick
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rookie DT CJ West, a Day 3 draft pick, is already turning heads as a potential starter thanks to his power, quickness, and disruptive play style.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
• How Kittle has advised 49ers QB Purdy amid ongoing contract saga
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO — As Brock Purdy navigates his first career contract extension, George Kittle is being as supportive as possible.The All-Pro tight end spoke exclusively to...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• John Lynch Says the 49ers are "Making Progress" Extending Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  It sounds like the 49ers could finalize Brock Purdy's contract extension soon.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• George Kittle happy for "short and sweet" contract negotiations
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers tight end George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension last month and the way that it came together left Kittle feeling pleased about the process. It was...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• Florio predicts 49ers sign Brock Purdy to massive $55.1M-per-year contract
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Mike Florio predicts the 49ers will sign Brock Purdy to a $55. 1 million-per-year deal with over $90M guaranteed, making it one of the NFL's biggest contracts.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
• John Lynch: We're having "really good, positive discussions" with Brock Purdy
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are still in the middle of negotiating a new contract, as Purdy has clearly earned a raise after his first three pro seasons. But...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• John Lynch reveals 49ers' backup plan if Mykel Williams was drafted earlier
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  John Lynch says the 49ers would've gone offense if Mykel Williams was taken at No. 10, revealing their backup draft plan and offseason roster strategy.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• George Kittle relieved contract extension negotiation with 49ers was stress-free
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SAN FRANCISCO — George Kittle is a happy man.In his first public comments since finalizing a four-year contract extension with the 49ers worth $76.4 million last...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft haul increases depth at key defensive positions
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers placed a great deal of emphasis on the 2025 NFL Draft.After all, the organization had many holes to fill on defense, and they opted against being aggressive...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• John Lynch: 49ers 'making progress' Brock Purdy contract talks, timeline still unclear
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  John Lynch says the 49ers and Brock Purdy are making progress on contract extension negotiations, but offers no timeline for a deal as OTAs approach.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
• John Lynch recalls intense moment 49ers nearly ran out of time making draft pick
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  John Lynch reveals how the 49ers nearly missed their draft pick, scrambling to choose Jacob Cowing with just seconds left on the clock.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
• The 49ers Have the NFL's Easiest Schedule in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have the NFL's easiest schedule according to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, who uses each team's projected win total for 2025 instead of their win...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Why Cosell believes 49ers' seventh-round QB Rourke is good system fit
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers' selection of Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft might have come as a surprise to many.San Francisco prioritized a...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Morning Report: Get to Know Defensive Lineman Mykel Williams
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Beyond the Grades: Ranking All 11 49ers 2025 Rookies by Year 1 Impact
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Ranking all 11 San Francisco 49ers 2025 rookies by projected Year 1 impact, from instant contributors to long-term developmental pieces.
  Carlos Torres • Share • May 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
• Greg Cosell: 49ers are ideal fit for rookie QB Kurtis Rourke
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Greg Cosell calls the 49ers a perfect fit for rookie QB Kurtis Rourke, praising his timing, toughness, and ideal traits for Kyle Shanahan's offensive system.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
• Mykel Williams Told 49ers He Wants to Rush from Interior on 3rd Down
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers drafted Mykel Williams with the 11th pick, it wasn't clear exactly what their vision for him was.
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Breer reveals Panthers were 49ers' trade-up target in NFL Draft
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers tried trading with the Panthers to land Mykel Williams, their top draft target. Despite no deal, they got their man at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM