49ers Sign Tyron Johnson To Futures Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson and defensive back Tre Swilling to Reserve/Futures deals on Monday. Johnson appeared in four games with the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 and caught his only target for an eight-yard gain with the Texans. The 27-year-old spent his rookie […]

Brock Purdy Leaning Toward Surgery?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) hasn't made an official decision on whether to have surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, but signs continue to point toward Purdy having surgery that would involve a six-month build-up to return to action. Purdy injured his right arm in the NFC Championship loss […]

Steve Wilks To Interview For 49ers DC Job

Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks will interview on Monday for the San Francisco 49ers vacant defensive coordinator job, according to a source. The position opened up when DeMeco Ryans became the Houston Texans' next head coach. The 49ers had the No. 1 overall defense in the NFL in 2022, so Wilks will […]

Is Jimmy Garoppolo a Free Agent in 2023? Which Team Will Sign Garoppolo This Offseason? Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has had plenty of ups and downs in his time with the team, but he could be moving on to a new franchise for the 2023 season. It's going to be a wild offseason with the futures of Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, and maybe even Lamar Jackson hanging in […]

Who Will Win The Super Bowl In 2023?

If you're not a fan of either team that is playing in the Super Bowl on February 12th, 2023, you don't have to worry. The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is going to be epic and one for the ages. The Chiefs are the reigning AFC Champions and are led […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely To Be Traded

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that he'd be very surprised if the San Francisco 49ers trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason. The Niners are light on receivers, and Danny Gray didn't light up the stat sheet in 2022. If the team picks up Aiyuk's fifth-year option in May, he'll be under contract for two […]

Trey Lance Won't Work On Throwing Mechanics

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle, leg) said that he wouldn't be focusing on his throwing mechanics early in the offseason. "I feel like I'm in a really good spot," Lance said. He plans to remain in Santa Clara, Calif., for around the next three weeks to finish up his rehab before working on […]

John Lynch Staying As 49ers General Manager

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said he will remain the team's GM for the 2023 season. "I plan on being here," Lynch said. "I really do and I'm committed to doing this and I'm having a great time doing it and committed to finding a way to get a little bit better." Since […]

Brock Purdy Still Undecided On Surgery

As of Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) was still considering his options, although general manager John Lynch said all the experts seem to be suggesting a surgery to fix his torn UCL that will require a six-month rehab. If that's the case, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's content with Purdy and […]

Is Brock Purdy Healthy Or Injured? Will Purdy Be Ready For Training Camp?

The San Francisco 49ers came within one game of reaching the Super Bowl this season. They were easily one of the most dominant teams in the NFL and were rock solid at almost every position on the field. The one major question mark they had all year was at quarterback, where they were dealt significant […]

Is Trey Lance healthy or injured? Will Lance be ready by training camp?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was such an exciting prospect that the Niners traded three first-round picks just to move up nine spots to draft him at No. 3 overall in 2021. In 2019, the 6-foot, 4-inch, 224-pound star threw for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns at North Dakota State while running for 1,100 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Not Return To 49ers Next Season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) signed a one-year contract with the team back in August and will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, there is no scenario in which Garoppolo returns to San Francisco. Shanahan also mentioned that the 49ers are confident in their ability to win […]

49ers Sign Dazz Newsome, Tay Martin To Futures Deals

The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receivers Dazz Newsome and Tay Martin, defensive lineman Alex Barrett, offensive linemen Alfredo Gutierrez, Keith Ismael, Jason Poe and Leroy Watson, safety Tayler Hawkins, defensive back Qwuantrezz Knight and linebacker Curtis Robinson to Reserve/Futures deals on Tuesday. Newsome, 23, joined the team's practice squad in November after he was […]

49ers Request To Interview Chris Harris For DC Job

The San Francisco 49ers requested permission to interview Tennessee Titans defensive pass-game coordinator Chris Harris for their open defensive coordinator position. Harris coached the Washington Commanders' defensive backs last year and was expected to join the Tennessee Titans as their defensive pass-game coordinator, but nothing is official yet. The 49ers need a new defensive coordinator […]

49ers Request Permission To Interview Steve Wilks

The San Francisco 49ers requested permission to speak to former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator position, according to a source. Carolina hired Frank Reich as their new head coach last week, but Wilks is still under contract with the Panthers. The Niners need a new D coordinator after DeMeco […]

Which Draft Pick Do The San Francisco 49ers Have In The 2023 NFL Draft?

The San Francisco 49ers ended the 2022 season with a 13-4 record and won the NFC West division title for the first time since 2019. However, the season got off to a rocky start. San Francisco lost two of their first three games to non-playoff teams. The team was 3-3 before trading for superstar running […]

Trey Lance Says He'll Be 100% For OTAs

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle, leg) said he's three to four weeks from being fully cleared for practice and said he'll be 100 percent healthy for organized team activities this offseason. Lance fractured his fibula and sustained ligament damage in his right ankle in Week 2 and didn't play again the rest of […]

Brock Purdy Will Have Surgery On Elbow

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will undergo surgery to fix a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, but he should be healthy in six months. Purdy suffered the torn UCL early in the NFC Championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and only returned to […]

Brock Purdy Out Six Months With UCL Tear

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) suffered a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in the NFC Championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and will be out six months, according to a source. The 49ers are recommending surgery, but Purdy is seeking second medical opinions and […]

Rising Stars: Five NFL Assistant Coaches That Could Be Head Coaches Next Year

With the NFL playoffs in full swing, many teams are already looking ahead to preparations for the 2023 season. This offseason will include a head coaching change for at least five NFL teams - the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts will all be looking to fill vacancies at head […]

San Francisco 49ers Defense Can't Stop Eagles Offense

The San Francisco 49ers defensive unit allowed 31 points to the Philadelphia Eagles in a blowout 7-31 NFC Championship Game loss. Dre Greenlaw led the 49ers with nine combined tackles, including two tackles for losses. Fred Warner added eight tackles and one tackle for a loss. Only Arik Armstead was able to come up with […]

Robbie Gould Only Kicks One Extra Point In Loss

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould made the only extra point he attempted and did not try any field goals in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. After two-straight games making four field goals, this was an extremely disappointing game for Gould starters. The 49ers offense was already […]

George Kittle Catches Three Passes For 32 Yards

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught three passes for 32 yards in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The 29-year-old also took one carry for four yards. The Niners' passing game was impacted by injuries to both quarterbacks Brock Purdy (elbow) and Josh Johnson (concussion protocol). […]

Brandon Aiyuk Catches One Pass For 10 Yards In Loss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught just one pass for 10 yards on his only target of the NFC Championship Game, a 7-31 San Francisco loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. As the 49ers' primary deep threat, Aiyuk was hurt by the loss of quarterbacks Brock Purdy (elbow) and Josh Johnson (concussion protocol) to […]

Deebo Samuel Gains 24 Scrimmage Yards In Loss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught three passes for 33 yards in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The 27-year-old also lost nine yards on six carries. The 49ers were desperately trying to get anything going after both their quarterbacks got injured. Samuel was used on […]

Christian McCaffrey Rushes For 84 Yards And Touchdown In Loss

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 15 times for 84 yards and one touchdown in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The 26-year-old added four catches for 22 yards and threw an incomplete pass on a trick play. McCaffrey was the focal point of […]

Josh Johnson Throws For 74 Yards In Relief

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson completed 7-of-13 passes for 74 yards in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Johnson came in to relieve Brock Purdy after the rookie left the game with an elbow injury. He faced heavy pressure from an elite Eagles defense and was sacked […]

Brock Purdy Stifled By Injury, Aggressive Eagles Defense In Loss

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy completed four-of-four passes for 23 yards in the Niners' 7-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The 23-year-old hurt his elbow while taking a hit that caused him to lose the football on his first drive and forced him to leave the game. He returned […]

Josh Johnson Won't Return To The NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson (head) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Eagles. The signal-caller entered to take over for Brock Purdy (elbow), who was injured in the first half. However, Johnson took a nasty hit in the third quarter and left for a concussion evaluation. Nevertheless, his day is over, meaning Purdy […]

Josh Johnson Exits Sunday's Game Versus Philly

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Josh Johnson (head) exited the NFC Championship versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The 36-year-old entered the contest in the first half after Brock Purdy (elbow) injured the elbow on his throwing arm. However, after Johnson took a nasty hit in the third quarter, he left for a concussion evaluation. Fantasy managers should […]