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• 49ers may be getting good news in quest to trade Deebo Samuel
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Deebo Samuel's time with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be coming to an end.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• The 49ers are Still Trying to Replace DeForest Buckner
  From the Web › SI.com
  One of the biggest mistakes Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch ever made was trading DeForest Buckner to the Colts for a first-round pick.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers insider predicts Brock Purdy will receive $57.5M annually in new deal
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers insider Matt Barrows predicts Brock Purdy's new deal will average $57. 5M per year, just shy of the NFL's top contracts. Will San Francisco pay up?
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
• Barrows: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan 'likely' to attend NFL Scouting Combine
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is "likely" to attend the NFL Scouting Combine for the first time since 2020, per Matt Barrows. Find out why this year is different.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
• PFF Ranks 49ers TE George Kittle the NFL's 13th Best Player of 2024
  From the Web › SI.com
  On another team, George Kittle probably would catch 100 passes per season. On the 49ers, he averages roughly 80 catches per season. And he's still the 13th-best player...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• George Kittle reveals where the 49ers should focus in the 2025 NFL Draft
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  George Kittle believes the 49ers should focus on the trenches in the 2025 NFL Draft, emphasizing dominant offensive and defensive lines as the key to success.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
• Is Tyler Warren the Perfect Draft Pick for the 49ers in Round 1?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers probably should draft an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman in the first round of the upcoming draft. But this is Kyle Shanahan we're talking about, and...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Insider believes 49ers regret recent high-profile contracts
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers may regret big-money deals for Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and Nick Bosa as they face tough cap decisions after a disappointing 6-11 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
• Morning Report: Must-See Action Shots from the 2024 Season
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Where 49ers' George Kittle and Nick Bosa ranked in PFF's Top 101
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Where did 49ers stars George Kittle and Nick Bosa rank in PFF's Top 101? See how injuries impacted Bosa's ranking and why Kittle climbed the list.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
• Potential 49ers starting OL retires ahead of 2025 season
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Jon Feliciano is hanging up his pads after nine NFL seasons.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• PFF Ranks 49ers DE Nick Bosa the NFL's 35th Best Player of 2024
  From the Web › SI.com
  Nick Bosa is still a good player, but he might be on the declne. In 2023, Bosa was the 6th best player in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus. Now, they rank him...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Guard Jon Feliciano retires from career bookended by Raiders, 49ers stints
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano has retired from a 10-year career that started with the Oakland Raiders and ended with the 49ers.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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• Free agency: Matt Bowen names 49ers as best fit for two defensive backs
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  ESPN's Matt Bowen names the 49ers the best fit for two top free agents, Talanoa Hufanga and Asante Samuel Jr., as San Francisco looks to bolster its secondary.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
• Feliciano retires from NFL but leaves door open for 49ers reunion
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Veteran NFL offensive lineman Jon Feliciano, a starter on the 49ers' Super Bowl team a year ago, announced on social media Thursday morning that he is leaving the...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Feliciano retires but open to return for playoffs
  From the Web › ESPN
  Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday but kept the door ajar slightly if a team needs help late in the 2025 season.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Gennaro Filice 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets jump Raiders for Shedeur Sanders; Broncos trade up for TE
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Gennaro Filice has Colorado teammates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders hitting the same New York market, but who goes where...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers Pick LSU OT Will Campbell in New Mock Drarft
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers could go a number of different directions with the 11th pick depending on how the draft board falls. They probably expect to take the best defensive lineman...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• Jon Feliciano retiring, but leaves door open for return for a playoff run
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Guard Jon Feliciano did not play at all for the 49ers in 2024 after having knee surgery in the summer and he's not planning to play in the future either. Feliciano wrote...
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers O-lineman Jon Feliciano announces retirement
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  Veteran O-lineman Jon Feliciano retires after a lengthy NFL career, including stints with the 49ers, Bills, Giants, and Raiders.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
• Kawakami: Deebo Samuel's exit is a sign of the 49ers' new hard-line attitude
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  After a 6-11 campaign in 2024, even formerly beloved players will be subject to a cold new calculus.
  Share • Feb 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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• NFL insider explains why 49ers 'really can't trade' Deebo Samuel
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Deebo Samuel's time with the 49ers has a deadline.
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• PFF Top 101: 49ers LB Fred Warner ranked No. 57
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers LB Fred Warner lands at No. 57 on PFF's Top 101 after another elite season, earning an 89. 2 grade despite playing through an ankle fracture.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
• PFF Ranks 49ers LB Fred Warner the NFL's 57th Best Player of 2024
  From the Web › SI.com
  Fred Warner probably will be a Hall of Famer one day. He's 28 and already a four-time first-team All Pro. Patrick Willis was a five-time first-team All Pro who retired...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Why 49ers face difficult Mason decision before new league year
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Running back Jordan Mason got his chance for extensive playing time last season, and he took advantage of his opportunities.But, now, the 49ers face a decision about...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers Mock Draft 1.0: A change in philosophy
  From the Web › Audacy
  This article was first published by Audacy and was syndicated with permission.
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Report: 49ers looking to sell 10 percent stake in team at record valuation
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Anyone got $900 million laying around?
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers are reportedly "exploring" a sale of up to 10 percent of the team
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  As franchise values keep going up and up, more and more teams are looking to turn slices of equity into cold, hard cash.Bloomberg reports, via Sports Business Journal...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• NFL Draft: 49ers met with 'consistent pass-catching threat' at the Hula Bowl
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers met with West Virginia TE Kole Taylor at the Hula Bowl, eyeing a potential complement to George Kittle in the NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
• 49ers explore selling 10% minority stake to investors
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Bloomberg reports that the San Francisco 49ers are considering selling a 10% minority stake to investors, aiming for a $9 billion valuation. What does it mean?
  Site Staff • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• The 49ers Could Extend George Kittle's Deal Before Brock Purdy's Deal
  From the Web › SI.com
  George Kittle arguably is the best player on the 49ers, and tight ends aren't expensive. His extension will cost the 49ers a mere fraction of what they're paying Brandon...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Unexpected NFL salary cap increase may help 49ers short and long-term
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  New cap projection just dropped.
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers predicted to land 'centerpiece' of Chiefs defense in free agency
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers won't have an easy time finding Dre Greenlaw's replacement, but the Chiefs may have the answer.
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• NFL reveals expected 2025 salary cap range to teams
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The NFL's 2025 salary cap is set to rise, giving teams like the 49ers more flexibility for key deals, including Brock Purdy's extension. Here's what it means.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
• How 49ers could be impacted by NFL's 2025 salary cap spike
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The NFL salary cap could rise by as much as $26 million per team for the 2025 season.That's good news for the 49ers, who will face difficult roster decisions this...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• Analyst predicts 49ers will 'take advantage' of Brock Purdy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  ESPN analyst suggests the 49ers will leverage Brock Purdy's contract extension to their advantage, despite his rising value among NFL quarterbacks.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
• Why 49ers likely won't use franchise tag on their 2025 free agents
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The window now is open for NFL teams to designate their franchise players.And, again, it does not appear to be a realistic option for the 49ers to use their tag to...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• Will the 49ers Extend Jordan Mason's Contract this Offseason?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers will have to make a big decision about Jordan Mason this offseason. Mason will be a restricted free agent when the new league year begins on March 12. That...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Jaguars announce in-person interview with Josh Williams for G.M.
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Jaguars have continued their interview process for a new General Manager with an in-person interview. Jacksonville announced on Wednesday that 49ers director...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Bracing for change: George Kittle says 49ers 'can't really replace' Deebo Samuel
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  George Kittle discusses the difficulty of replacing Deebo Samuel on the 49ers and how offensive adjustments could impact the team in 2025.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
• George Kittle: Have to build offense differently without Deebo Samuel
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers have given wide receiver Deebo Samuel permission to talk to teams that might be interested in trading for him this offseason and that is likely the first step...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Mock draft has 49ers selecting 17-sack pass rusher
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  CBS Sports mock draft predicts 49ers select Marshall DE Mike Green, a dominant 17-sack pass rusher, to boost their edge defense in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
• George Kittle admits 49ers 'can't really replace' Deebo Samuel as possible trade looms
  From the Web › NFL.com
  With Deebo Samuel's time in San Francisco appearing to wind down, star tight end George Kittle spoke on how the 49ers offense will have to adjust without the...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Morning Report: 49ers Release Linebacker and Other Moves
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Nick Bolton?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have to figure out what to do at weakside linebacker. One option is to sign one of the top linebackers in free agency such as Nick Bolton of the Kansas City...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers and Deebo Samuel: A Speculated Truth
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Was Deebo Samuel's trade request truly one-sided? Explore the speculation behind his role, performance, and why the 49ers may have seen it coming.
  Ben Roberts • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
• Graziano: Only one path forward in the Deebo Samuel-49ers saga
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Deebo Samuel's 49ers future is uncertain, but ESPN's Dan Graziano sees only one realistic path forward. A trade is costly. Could a release be the answer?
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
• The 49ers are Expected to Release Defensive End Yetur Gross-Matos
  From the Web › SI.com
  Either Yetur Gross-Matos will take a massive pay cut or the 49ers will release him. Expect the latter to happen. New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has no ties to...
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Offseason Insights: What Lies Ahead for the 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Get ready for a crucial 49ers offseason! Key free agents, draft picks, and important dates. Here's everything you need to know as the team reloads for 2025.
  Allan McBride • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• The top 101 NFL free agents of 2025, from Tee Higgins to, sigh, Daniel Jones
  From the Web › For The Win
  The top 15 hinges pretty heavily on some former 49ers being great again.
  Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• 49ers met with sure-handed WR at pre-draft All-Star game
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Jeremiah Hunter had only 7 drops in his college career.
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
• 49ers insider speculates on why Deebo Samuel wants a trade
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers insider Matt Maiocco speculates on why Deebo Samuel wants a trade, pointing to ego, declining production, and shifting fan perception as possible reasons.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
• 49ers release long-time LB, officially re-sign 7 free agents
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles era is over.
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers release Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, tender seven ERFAs
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers announced a few roster moves on Tuesday afternoon.San Francisco has released linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and tendered one-year contracts to seven...
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers Release a Linebacker; Tendered One-Year Contracts to Exclusive Free Agents
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers announced they have released LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles. In addition, the team has tendered one-year contracts to exclusive rights free agents...
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers announce roster moves, release veteran linebacker
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers released veteran LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and tendered one-year deals to multiple exclusive-rights free agents. Full roster updates here.
  Site Staff • Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
• 49ers Send Deebo Samuel to Patriots for 4th Rounder in Potential Trade
  From the Web › SI.com
  Technically, the 49ers would save much more money if they were to release Deebo Samuel and not trade him. But general manager John Lynch said he doesn't want to just...
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• Possible 49ers backup QB target off the board after signing new deal
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are down one veteran option to be Brock Purdy's backup.
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• No 49ers free agents worth a franchise tag in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers haven't used a franchise tag since 2019.
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers met with intriguing DL prospect who can help major depth issue
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers shouldn't leave a stone unturned on the defensive line in the 2025 NFL draft.
  Share • Feb 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM