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• Jake Moody Under Pressure: 49ers Try Out Lou Groza Winner Kenneth Almendares
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  49ers invite Lou Groza winner Kenneth Almendares to rookie camp, putting pressure on Jake Moody after an inconsistent 2024 season.
  Carlos Torres • Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• 49ers' Kittle: 4-year extension worth $76.4M
  From the Web › ESPN
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• George Kittle agrees to four-year extension with 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Tight end George Kittle joined the 49ers for their offseason conditioning last Friday, which was a sign that his effort to land a new contract were moving in a positive...
  Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
• George Kittle signs four-year, $76.4M 49ers NFL contract extension
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Tight end George Kittle and the 49ers took a major step toward their union extending through his entire NFL career.Kittle signed a four-year extension that keeps him...
  Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
• 49ers sign George Kittle to four-year extension, extending his team legacy
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  George Kittle, the most prolific tight end in 49ers' history, has secured a four-year extension ahead of his ninth season.
  Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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• Niners, TE George Kittle agree to 4-year, $76.4 million contract extension
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers inked star tight end George Kittle to a $19.1 million extension, making him the highest paid TE in the NFL.
  Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
• 5 free agent offensive linemen 49ers could sign after drafting only 1 OL
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Free agency may be on option on the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers after they used only one draft pick at the position.
  Share • Apr 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• Why the 49ers Drafted Junior Bergen in Round 7
  From the Web › SI.com
  Technically, the 49ers list Junior Bergen as a wide receiver, but that's not why they drafted him in Round 7.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Directors of Player Personnel Explain Why 49ers Love Mykel Williams
  From the Web › SI.com
  Here's what the front office said about the 49ers' first-round pick, defensive end Mykel Williams.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Baldy breaks down potential impact of key 49ers draft picks
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  Brian Baldinger breaks down key 49ers defensive draft picks, highlighting how rookies like Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins can impact the trenches early.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
• The 49ers Drafted Running Back Jordan James to Replace Jordan Mason
  From the Web › SI.com
  Jordan Mason is 6'0", 223 lbs. Jordan James is 5'10", 205 lbs. So if Mason is a heavyweight, James is more of a middleweight.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• The Good, the Bad, and the Head Scratchers: Grading the 49ers' Draft
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Grading the 49ers' draft picks, from smart defensive moves to puzzling late-round choices, with detailed analysis, emotional reactions, and final grades.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Two 49ers named among analyst's favorite draft picks
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  Two 49ers rookies, Nick Martin and Marques Sigle, earn praise from NFL.com's Chad Reuter as top picks in their rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
• 2025 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Will fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue prove the Cowboys were smart to wait on an RB? Can seventh-rounder Quinn Ewers help Miami -- on the field or as a potential trade asset...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• 49ers eyeing special teams role for 2025 NFL Draft pick Bergen
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers' new emphasis on special teams was on display late in the 2025 NFL Draft.San Francisco selected Montana wide receiver Junior Bergen with the No. 252 overall...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• The 49ers Won't Name their Swing Tackle for 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  Technically, the 49ers have only two offensive tackles who are projected to make their 53-man roster: Trent Williams and Colton McKivitz.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• FTW: 49ers are ideal landing spot for veteran safety after Malik Mustapha injury news
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  The 49ers could target veteran safety Justin Simmons after Malik Mustapha's injury, strengthening their secondary without affecting compensatory picks.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
• How Saleh's influence is reflected in 49ers' 2025 draft picks
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Robert Saleh has not spoken publicly in the three months since the 49ers announced his return to the organization as defensive coordinator.But he certainly has not been...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers' John Lynch shares honest thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' draft slide
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  49ers GM John Lynch shares empathy for Shedeur Sanders after the QB's surprising 2025 NFL Draft slide and offers insight on his future in Cleveland.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
• 49ers depth chart: New-look defense dotted with top draft picks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Nick Bosa and Fred Warner will lead a revamped 49ers defense that welcomes in six draft picks and three undrafted free agents.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Grades for every Day 3 pick
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The PFF Live Draft Tracker graded and analyzed every pick in real time, and now it's time to break down the...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Fifth-round RB James had 49ers' consensus approval before selection
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers hope to have found another fifth-round gem in running back Jordan James.The Oregon product already was on the radar of the 49ers' personnel...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Morning Report: Take a Detailed Look at the 49ers 2025 Draft Class
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
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• 49ers 53-man roster projection 1.0: Where their 17 rookies fit in
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, and Nick Martin are among the early draft choices who could earn significant playing time for San Francisco this season.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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• 49ers Select 11 in 2025 NFL Draft: Picks, Notes, Quotes, and Anecdotes 
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  The 49ers made 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding talent on offense and defense. Catch up on every selection with notes, quotes, and highlights.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
• John Lynch Explains Why the 49ers Didn't Draft Offensive Line Earlier
  From the Web › SI.com
  After the draft, general manager John Lynch was asked why the 49ers didn't take an offensive lineman earlier. Keep in mind, they took three defensive linemen with their...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Chiefs, Cowboys among 18 movers after 2025 draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In the wake of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm runs through the entire league in a fresh batch of Power Rankings. Who's up? Who's down? Check out the full...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers depth chart: Is offense too familiar around Purdy, McCaffrey?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Here is a first look at the 49ers' offense with a 90-man roster in place following last week's defense-oriented draft.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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• Why Kyle Shanahan Loves 49ers Wide Receiver Jordan Watkins
  From the Web › SI.com
  The biggest reach in the draft for the 49ers this year was wide receiver Jordan Watkins. Most scouting services projected him to get picked in Round 6 or 7. The 49ers...
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• The 49ers See Similarities Between CJ West and DJ Jones
  From the Web › SI.com
  After the draft, general manager 49ers GM John Lynch acknowledged the similarities between CJ West and DJ Jones.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Early 2026 mock draft has 49ers finally addressing major need they skipped in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  After all but skipping the offensive line in the 2025 draft, the San Francisco 49ers may pivot hard the other way in 2026.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Ranking each 49ers pick from the 2025 NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers had a mixed bag of picks in the 2025 NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• Postdraft questions for all 32 NFL teams: Will Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers? How does Shedeur fit in Cleveland?
  From the Web › ESPN
  The 2025 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
  Share • Apr 28, 2025 at 3:40 AM
• 49ers officially announce 6 UDFA signings; Will any make the team?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers added six UDFAs after taking 11 first-year players in the NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
• New injury expected to sideline ex-49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for part of 2025 season
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  Dre Greenlaw's torn quad could sideline him for part of 2025. The Broncos may start the season without one of their key offseason additions.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
• Report: Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw injured a quadriceps while working out
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  One of the Broncos' key free agent signees won't see the field for a while.Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that linebacker Dre Greenlaw tore a...
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Why the 49ers are Intrigued by Quarterback Kurtis Rourke
  From the Web › SI.com
  Could Kurtis Rourke be the next Brock Purdy? Will the 49ers strike gold twice?
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• Why 49ers believe Jordan Watkins is the 'whole package'
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  Kyle Shanahan calls 49ers WR Jordan Watkins 'the whole package' as he gears up for a big rookie role following Deebo Samuel's exit and Aiyuk's injury.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
• Sources: Ex-49ers LB Greenlaw to miss time with serious quad injury
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Former 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, now a member of the Denver Broncos, recently sustained a serious leg injury, multiple sources told NBC Sports Bay Area.Greenlaw...
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 49ers announce 6 undrafted free agent signings
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  The 49ers sign six undrafted free agents, filling their 90-man roster after the 2025 NFL Draft. Rookie minicamp invites also announced.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
• Sports Illustrated Gives the 49ers a "D" Grade for their Draft
  From the Web › SI.com
  The worst thing the 49ers did was not address the offensive line until pick No. 249. But that doesn't make this draft a "D."
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers' glaring need still apparent in early 2026 mock draft
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  The 49ers' need at offensive tackle remains clear after the 2025 NFL Draft, with CBS projecting Caleb Lomu as a future fit in an early 2026 mock draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
• The 49ers Sign BYU Cornerback Jakob Robinson as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  Of the six undrafted free agents the 49ers have signed so far, Jakob Robinson might be the best one.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• How first-round pick Williams caught 49ers' eye over a year ago
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers got their guy at No. 11 in Mykel Williams, whom the personnel department had their eyes on for over a year.The Georgia edge rusher stood out from...
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• The 49ers Sign Mississippi State Linebacker Stone Blanton as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  The NFL didn't invite Stone Blanton to the Combine even though he recorded 125 tackles last season in the SEC.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers find their next bruiser: Jordan James draws Jordan Mason comparisons
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  49ers draft RB Jordan James, a tough runner compared to Jordan Mason, aiming to bolster depth and bring physicality to San Francisco's backfield.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
• ESPN names 49ers draftee among best value picks of Round 4
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  ESPN names 49ers' CJ West a top Round 4 value pick, praising his quickness, strength, and impact as San Francisco bolsters its defensive line.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
• Why 49ers selected QB Rourke with seventh-round draft pick
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  New 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke played his final season of college football with a torn ACL.He strapped a bulky brace onto his right knee and still suited up for 12...
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Lynch feels 'empathy' for Shedeur Sanders after 2025 NFL Draft tumble
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The story of the 2025 NFL Draft was the unprecedented tumble of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.Once thought to be in contention for the No. 1 overall pick, the son...
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• The 49ers Sign Washington Defensive Tackle Sebastian Valdez as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  Sebastian Valdez is the third defensive tackle the 49ers have added to their team this week. The other two are Alfred Collins (Round 2) and C.J. West (Round 4).
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• The 49ers Sign Nebraska Wide Receiver Isaiah Neyor as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  Isaiah Neyor didn't produce a lot in college -- he caught just 87 passes in five seasons -- which is why he went undrafted.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• The 49ers Sign Colorado State Guard Drew Moss as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  Drew Moss is extremely similar to Connor Colby, the guard the 49ers took in Round 7.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Key Takeaways from the 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft Class
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The 49ers reloaded their defense in the 2025 NFL Draft, focusing on toughness, depth, and future stars while sticking to their winning blueprint.
  Carlos Torres • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• The 49ers Sign Cincinnati Running Back Corey Kiner as a UDFA
  From the Web › SI.com
  Of the six UDFAs the 49ers have signed so far this year, Corey Kiner might have the best chance to make the 53-man roster.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 2025 NFL Draft: How did experts grade the 49ers' draft class?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Experts graded the 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class after San Francisco added 11 new players. See how analysts ranked the team's picks and potential impact.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 7:15 AM
• Inman: Draft picks fill 49ers' vast vacancies, including a fresh vibe of 'Let's Do It' excitement
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers focused their draft picks on their biggest areas of need after last month's roster purge as they bring in a fresh new vibe to Santa Clara.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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• Projecting roles for each 49ers pick in the 2025 draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  There are a ton of big roles available on the roster for the San Francisco 49ers 2025 NFL draft class.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
• List of every player picked by the 49ers in the 2025 NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  It was a straightforward 2025 NFL draft for the San Francisco 49ers.
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• John Lynch non-answer on whether 49ers considered drafting Shedeur Sanders speaks volumes
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  49ers GM John Lynch wouldn't confirm whether the team considered taking QB Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft
  Share • Apr 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• 1 49ers draft pick may not be ready for start of training camp
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  One of the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 draft picks may not be healthy in time for training camp.
  Share • Apr 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM