San Francisco 49ers

49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris spent his 50th birthday flying to Australia as San Francisco prepares for its Week 1 clash with the Rams.

Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans. The fifth-year defensive...

San Francisco will need a big season from one particular new addition.

The San Francisco 49ers brought back Deebo Samuel, thinking he would be serviceable, but he may end up being much better than expected.

The San Francisco 49ers haven't played a regular-season game yet, but there is already plenty of discussion around the NFL about where the franchise is headed. And some of it isn't pretty. Color...

49ers WR Mike Evans provides an encouraging injury update and names rookie De'Zhaun Stribling as the team's unsung hero heading into 2026.

NFL executives are watching trouble around the 49ers, and one insider sees a fascinating potential landing spot for Kyle Shanahan if things unravel. The post 49ers Could Lose Kyle Shanahan as NFL...

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey isn't worried about the early kickoff vs. the Rams in Australia, explaining why the team is prepared for the unusual start time.

This issue for the 49ers is still looming over the team heading into 2026.

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL’s best teams under head coach Kyle Shanahan. That is when injuries don’t befall them. Since 2017, when Shanahan was first hired, the Niners have...

In Sporting News' first picks and predictions against the spread for the 2026 NFL regular season, the Seahawks and Rams get off to great starts as co-favorites in the NFC West, while the Giants...

The 49ers' head coach recently complained having to play in Australia to kick off the season, but the schedule might actually get worse from there.

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There was a very notable absentee from the 49ers’ opening practice this week ahead of Thursday’s Week 1 clash with the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive end Nick Bosa was not present at the section of...

The San Francisco 49ers are in Melbourne. The long flight is behind them. The season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is just days away.One of the concerns that...

49ers happy to be in Australia, call it ‘a cool experience’“We’re technically in the future from where we’re from, and the Rams [who don’t leave for the U.S. until later this week] are in the...

The San Francisco 49ers offense will be the first to face the new-look Los Angeles Rams defense that will feature Myles Garrett and the return of Aaron Donald. As a result, the Niners’ offensive...

Having been here since early Friday morning, Kyle Shanahan's concerns about taking part in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia have dissipated.

The Rams haven't made a decision on whether Aaron Donald will play in the season opener against the 49ers, but San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said he has no doubt the defensive tackle will...

49ers practice in Melbourne without Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey, while George Kittle and several previously injured players participated ahead of Week 1.

The San Francisco 49ers have their 2026 team captains. The same list as 2025. During his Sunday press conference in preparation for the 49ers’ Thursday game against the Los Angeles Rams, Kyle...

49ers fans could give San Francisco a home-field advantage in Melbourne as the Rams' plan to avoid their SoFi crowd faces an unexpected challenge in Week 1.

When the 49ers opened training camp, they did so without Kyle Shanahan performing his usual full duties as head coach. The 46-year-old skipper had been involved in a car accident, suffering a...

49ers Notebook: Sam Okuayinonu's broken foot is revealed as Kyle Shanahan discusses the time change, team captains, and Aaron Donald ahead of Week 1.

The San Francisco 49ers announce George Kittle, Fred Warner, Brock Purdy, and five other veterans to serve as 49ers team captains for the 2026 NFL season.

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 1 contest against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia later this week, but they’ll be without one of their top rotational defensive linemen. Head...

The NFL's first-ever regular season match in Australia at the MCG will feature a half-time show - just like the Super Bowl

Sunday’s only practice squad transactions: San Francisco 49ers Signed: TE Brayden Willis Today’s only practice squad transaction sees the 49ers complete the circle of transactions they started...

The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.

The 49ers are going to need depth this season, which is why these three players on the practice squad could end up playing a very big role.

The San Francisco 49ers received bad news on Sunday when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that star WR Puka Nacua expects to play in Week 1.Adam Schefter of ESPN wrote on X: “Rams...

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of star power. That isn't really up for debate. Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner are among the biggest...

49ers re-sign TE Brayden Willis to the practice squad after waiving him to make room for Jon Weeks. See why Willis could still contribute this season.

Brock Purdy and the 49ers better speed up.

The San Francisco 49ers have touched down in Melbourne, Australia, and are ready to go for Thursday night’s NFL season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.With days still remaining before the...

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed TE Brayden Willis to the practice squad.  Willis, 26, played five years at Oklahoma and was second-team All-Big 12 in 2022. The 49ers drafted...

The San Francisco 49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis Saturday to make room for long snapper Jon Weeks on the active roster. Per the NFL’s transaction wire, Willis went unclaimed. Willis showed...

The 49ers failed to fix a major flaw in their offense last season, and it could rear its ugly head run Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.

George Kittle still doesn't know if he will suit up this week. However, a recent roster move just gave Kittle a wonderful possibility of playing Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers get bad news about $181 million Rams superstar days before season opener in Australia. The post San Francisco 49ers Get Bad News on $181 Million Rams Superstar appeared first...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy isn't thought of as elite by many, but one stat suggests he actually is.

The San Francisco 49ers are already getting hit by the injury bug, as this veteran defensive end has landed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1. The post 49ers Make Unfortunate Move With Defensive...

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu will sit out more than just the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in A

San Francisco made room for long snapper Jon Weeks ahead of the opener in Melbourne, a move that could signal George Kittle is ready to return from an Achilles tear.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they waived TE Brayden Willis and promoted LS Jon Weeks in a corresponding move.  Willis, 26, played five years at Oklahoma and was second-team All-Big 12 in...

The Week 1 availability of defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle has been a key on-field storyline for the 49ers this offseason, as they will want all hands on deck in their season...

San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch spoke about the team's trade deadline strategy and what it will take for him to be aggressive.

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49ers make roster moves in Melbourne, promote veteran and waive tight end“The team signed veteran long snapper Jon Weeks from its practice squad to the active roster, making him eligible to play...

The San Francisco 49ers have a major question mark on defense regarding their pass rush. Nick Bosa is expected to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Australia. Nonetheless,...