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• 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
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  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
• 49ers sit mid-pack in ESPN's post-draft power rankings
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  The 49ers stay at No. 15 in ESPN's post-draft power rankings, banking on rookies like Mykel Williams to revive a retooled defensive line.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
• How the 49ers Defense will Rush the Quarterback on 3rd Down
  From the Web › SI.com
  It's fair to assume that 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will use different personnel on the defensive line in running situations and passing...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers 15th in Post-NFL-Draft Power Rankings
  From the Web › SI.com
  People don't know what to make of the 49ers this year. That's why ESPN ranks them pretty much right in the middle of the pack at 15th overall in their latest post-draft...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• NFL draft: Sixteen Day 3 picks who could compete for starter snaps as rookies
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Chad Reuter identifies 16 rookies picked during Rounds 4-7 of the 2025 NFL Draft who could be in line for starter snaps in Year 1. Which first-year pros will take...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 2006 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 2006 NFL Draft could have played out with...
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• New NFL Power Rankings poll: How all 32 teams stack up after the draft
  From the Web › ESPN
  Our panel of experts ranked every NFL team from 1 to 32. Which franchises improved with their draft picks and offseason moves?
  Share • May 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Which 49ers UDFA is Most Likely to Make the 53-Man Roster?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Undrafted rookie free agents make the 49ers 53-man roster every year. Which one is most likely to make the team? Let's go through all six.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Can the 49ers manage another drama-free offseason at quarterback?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers could have drama-free offseason at quarterback if they get Brock Purdy's contract done.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Now that I'm calm, reassessing the 49ers' draft
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Reassessing the 49ers' draft with a clear head: strong defensive focus, smart picks, and just one late misstep. Could this be a turning point?
  Jack Stewart • Share • May 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
• Will the 49ers Trade Running Back Isaac Guerendo this Offseason?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Just a year ago, the 49ers traded up to take Isaac Guerendo in Round 4. Now, he might not make their 53-man roster this year.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Who will 49ers Start at Safety While Malik Mustapha is Out?
  From the Web › SI.com
  For all we know, 49ers safety Malik Mustapha could start the season on the PUP list. So while he's out, who will take his place?
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Will the 49ers Make Fred Warner the NFL's Highest-Paid Linebacker?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Fred Warner has two years left on his deal, but no guaranteed money. Will the 49ers take care of him?
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers have one ESPN analyst's favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The last San Francisco 49ers player to win a rookie of the year was DE Nick Bosa in 2019.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Insider Estimates the 49ers Will Pay Brock Purdy $53 Million per Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  Brock Purdy probably will not accept getting paid less than Tua Tagovailoa unless Purdy decides to give the 49ers a discount.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• George Kittle's Extension is "Super Friendly to the 49ers" per Insider
  From the Web › SI.com
  Last week, George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension with the 49ers making him the highest-paid tight end in the league. Technically.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Report: 49ers are "Closer Than We Think" to Extending Brock Purdy
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers most likely will finalize Brock Purdy's extension right before training camp in July. That's when quarterbacks generally sign extensions.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers' trio of rookie defensive linemen prepare for their meet-and-greet
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Rookie minicamp launches the start of an initiation process for the 49ers' new-look, high-valued defensive line.
  Share • May 4, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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• Linebacker Nick Martin Explains what He Adds to the 49ers Defense
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers drafted Nick Martin to replace Dre Greenlaw. And those two have certain similarities, but also certain differences.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Draft picks give major shakeup to 49ers revamped defensive line
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Free agency wasn't kind to the San Francisco 49ers defensive line, but the NFL draft helped that group a lot.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• 49ers RB Jordan James Patterns Some of his Game After Frank Gore
  From the Web › SI.com
  After the draft, 49ers running back Jordan James was asked about Frank Gore. Here's what James said.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Mykel Williams is Excited to Play 9-Technique in the 49ers Defense
  From the Web › SI.com
  Mykel Williams recently was asked about his upcoming transition to the 49ers' Wide 9 defensive front. Here's what he said.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Will 49ers Quarterback Kurtis Rourke Redshirt his Rookie Season?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers probably hope they can stash Kurtis Rourke on the Injured Reserve List for a year while they teach him the system.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers add offensive weapon in early 2026 mock draft
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers land explosive WR Nyck Harbor in early 2026 mock draft, eyeing size, speed, and a future boost to their offensive arsenal.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
• Jordan Watkins Says it Will be "Tough" to Climb 49ers' Depth Chart
  From the Web › SI.com
  Despite all the challenges that face rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins, the 49ers still might need him to contribute early in the season.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Surprising name floated as potential 49ers trade candidate 
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  PFSN reveals surprise 49ers trade candidate: Could Isaac Guerendo be on the move after San Francisco's crowded backfield additions this offseason?
  David Bonilla • Share • May 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
• 49ers DE Mykel Williams is Eager to Learn from Nick Bosa
  From the Web › SI.com
  49ers rookie defensive end Mykel Williams finally will get an opportunity to learn from Nick Bosa.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• George Kittle's deal has strong clues as to the structure of Brock Purdy's new contract
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The week started with the 49ers working on new contracts for two key players: tight end George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy.Kittle's deal is done. The details can...
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Is Quarterback Kurtis Rourke Positioned to Succeed with the 49ers?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Sports Illustrated's Dan Lyons ranks Rourke 12th among rookie quarterback in terms who's positioned best to succeed on their current teams.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• 4 free agents the 49ers can add to help their pass rush
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their run defense via the NFL draft, now they can turn back to free agency to help their pass rush.
  Share • May 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• ESPN Projects 49ers DE Mykel Williams to Win DROY Award
  From the Web › SI.com
  Nine sacks and a Defensive Rookie of the Year Award aren't beyond the realm of possibilities for 49ers defensive end Mykel Williams.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• NFL.com Ranks the 49ers' Draft Class 17th-Best in the NFL
  From the Web › SI.com
  Analysts don't seem to know what to make of the 49ers' draft this year. Some analysts love it. Others hate it. And NFL.com's Gennaro Filice ranks it pretty much right in...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• 49ers win big with compensatory picks in 2026 NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will be rewarded in the 2026 NFL draft after a slow free agency period.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
• The 49ers are Projected to Have Three Compensatory Picks in 2026
  From the Web › SI.com
  There's a reason the 49ers signed so few free agents this year. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein projects the 49ers to have three compensatory picks in...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 5 Things to Know: Defensive Lineman Mykel Williams
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Get to know more about San Francisco's first-round draft pick Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• Report: The 49ers Sign Tight End Ross Dwelly to a One-Year Deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers just brought back a familiar face to their tight end room. Ross Dwelley has signed a one-year deal with the 49ers according to the team.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers breakout rookie tossed into NFL trade rumor mill ahead of 2nd season
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The NFL trade rumor mill never stops, and one San Francisco 49ers breakout rookie from the 2024 season got caught in the mix.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• Stats and Facts: A Breakdown by the Numbers of the 49ers 2025 Draft Class
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Take a look at the most impressive stats of the San Francisco 49ers 2025 draft class.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers projected to receive 3 compensatory picks in 2026 NFL Draft after free-agent losses
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers are projected to receive 3 compensatory picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after key 2025 free-agent losses, including Ward, Banks, and Hufanga.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
• Report: 49ers rejected trade offer for superstar just before massive contract extension
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  One of the San Francisco 49ers' contract situations led teams to poke around about a trade during the NFL draft.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers sign TE Ross Dwelley
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Tight end Ross Dwelley is back with the 49ers. Dwelley spent six seasons with the team before signing with the Falcons last year. The 49ers announced on Friday that...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers add a familiar face at tight end to bolster a thin spot on their roster
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are active in free agency again, bringing back a versatile TE who fills some needs on their roster.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 2026 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick projections for every team
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which teams are in position to receive extra draft capital next year? Lance Zierlein provides his 2026 NFL Draft compensatory pick projections for every squad.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 2025 NFL Draft: First-round pick signing tracker
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. Stay up to date with which first-round draftees have agreed to deals with their respective teams with NFL.com's...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 2025 NFL Draft: Ten perfect player-team fits
  From the Web › NFL.com
  How good can Colston Loveland be in Ben Johnson's offense in Chicago? Bucky Brooks identifies 10 perfect player-team fits coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 2025 NFL Draft: Ranking all 32 rookie classes; plus, overall grades, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Did the Raiders knock the 2025 NFL Draft out of the park with a class led by Ashton Jeanty? Will the Bears' bet at TE pay off? What about the Saints' QB...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers Sign TE Ross Dwelley to One-Year Deal
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed TE Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers bring back tight end Ross Dwelley on 1-year deal
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers re-sign veteran TE Ross Dwelley to a 1-year deal, bringing back a reliable depth piece with 7 years of NFL experience and postseason play.
  Site Staff • Share • May 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 2026 mock draft has 49ers addressing need—but not the one you think
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  ESPN's 2026 mock draft has the 49ers bypassing O-line help to take Clemson CB Avieon Terrell, adding to a retooled secondary after losing Charvarius Ward.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
• Will 49ers DE Mykel Williams Win Defensive Rookie of the Year Award?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Mykel Williams will have an opportunity to put up big numbers on the 49ers next season.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers' Mykel Williams tops analyst's DROY candidate ranking
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  ESPN's Ben Solak tabs 49ers rookie Mykel Williams as the top pick for Defensive Rookie of the Year, citing his fit, coaching, and early opportunity.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
• Jeremiah explains why 49ers passed on drafting more talented pass rushers
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  Daniel Jeremiah explains why the 49ers prioritized run defense over flashier pass rushers in the draft, aiming to toughen up for NFC's most physical offenses.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
• Brooks: 49ers send a clear message with latest draft class
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  The 49ers send a message with draft: build a dominant defense. Bucky Brooks sees a return to the trench-war formula that built early success under Lynch.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
• The 49ers Could Start Six Rookies on Defense in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers may have reached for some of their draft picks this year, but at least six of them will have an opportunity to start on defense next season.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• NFL insider: 49ers, Brock Purdy may be closer to extension than people think
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers and Brock Purdy may be closer to a contract extension than expected, despite mixed reports from NFL insiders on the pace of negotiations.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
• 49ers turned down 2nd-round pick for George Kittle before extension
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  A team offered a 2nd-round pick for George Kittle before his extension, but the 49ers kept their star TE, locking him in with a 4-year, $76. 4M extension.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
• Report: A Team Offered the 49ers a 2nd Round Pick for George Kittle
  From the Web › SI.com
  This week, the 49ers signed George Kittle to a four-year contract extension that keeps him under team control through 2029. But before the deal was finalized, the 49ers...
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Sports Illustrated Says the 49ers Had the Worst Draft in the NFC
  From the Web › SI.com
  Some people like the 49ers' draft this year. Sports Illustrated's Gilbert Manzano is not one of those people.
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Ranking NFL Rookie of the Year candidates: Solak's Way-Too-Early lists for offense and defense
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • May 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM