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• 2026 NFL offseason resource rankings: How do all 32 teams stack up by salary cap space and draft capital?
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Now that we've officially entered the NFL offseason, which teams have the most cap space/draft capital? Zak Koeppel provides resource rankings, 1-32. Where do the...
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• Tyreek Hill to the 49ers? San Francisco named a top fit for All-Pro WR
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers were named a potential landing spot for Tyreek Hill after Dolphins release the star WR. Can San Francisco make a bold 2026 move?
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• What Tyreek Hill's release means for 49ers in free agency
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Tyreek Hill's release from the Miami Dolphins puts a former All-Pro on the market for a wide receiver needy team like the San Francisco 49ers.
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• Jerry Gray joining the 49ers coaching staff
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers are hiring veteran defensive backs coach Jerry Gray, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.Gray was assistant head coach/defense for Atlanta for the past three...
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• 49ers insider identifies two potential salary-cap cut candidates
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  49ers insider names Bryce Huff and Demarcus Robinson as potential cap cuts. Will San Francisco move on or restructure contracts in 2026?
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• Will the 49ers draft a WR in Round 1? Two mocks address the same need
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers projected to draft a wide receiver at No. 27 in multiple 2026 mock drafts as roster changes loom. Who could San Francisco target?
  David Bonilla • Share • 2 hrs
• Why the 49ers Should Not Trade Mac Jones
  From the Web › SI.com
  If a team offers the 49ers a second-round pick for Mac Jones this offseason, there's a good chance they'll trade him. And that would be a big mistake.
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• Barnwell proposes Mac Jones trade the 49ers might not be able to refuse
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  The 49ers face a tough call after ESPN's Mac Jones trade proposal sends draft picks to SF. Should San Francisco move its proven backup QB?
  David Bonilla • Share • 4 hrs
• Where 49ers QB Brock Purdy landed in PFF's top 101 players of 2025
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  49ers QB Brock Purdy ranks No. 81 on PFF's Top 101 after a 2025 season cut short by injury, showcasing elite efficiency and top-tier QB grades.
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• 49ers star had simple, one-word reaction to position coach leaving
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle took to social media to share his thoughts on Brian Fleury joining the Seattle Seahawks.
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• Why the 49ers Should Not Sign Alec Pierce
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have more than $41 million in cap space this offseason, and I'm guessing Kyle Shanahan is dying to spend most of it on a wide receiver.
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• What a Mac Jones trade between the 49ers and Vikings might look like
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The Minnesota Vikings need some quarterback help, and the San Francisco 49ers may be able to provide it. We've got a prediction of that trade.
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• PFF 101: The top 101 players from the 2025 NFL season
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  PFF remains a player evaluation site at its core, and the 101 is our chance to acknowledge and praise the best players from the 2025 season one last time before we look...
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• Barnwell plays NFL offseason trade negotiator: 11 swaps that make sense for both teams
  From the Web › ESPN
  DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.
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• 2026 Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: Jets pick Caleb Downs, Rams find Stafford's successor
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The Jets load up on defense in Round 1, while the Rams end their night by picking Matthew Stafford's successor.
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• Picking out every franchise tag candidate: 14 players who could get it this NFL offseason
  From the Web › ESPN
  Who could get the franchise tag when the window opens Tuesday? Here are all the legitimate candidates to watch across 10 teams.
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• Key NFL offseason dates for San Francisco 49ers and why they matter
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 2025 NFL season ended, which means it's time for the San Francisco 49ers to start looking ahead to an important offseason.
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• 49ers reportedly hiring Jerry Gray for key defensive coach role
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers are reportedly hiring veteran coach Jerry Gray to strengthen their defensive staff under Kyle Shanahan and Raheem Morris. Full details here.
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• Seahawks expected to poach 49ers assistant to replace Kubiak as offensive coordinator
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Brian Fleury has been with the 49ers since 2019 and had the added role of run-game coordinator for the 2025 season
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• 49ers hire defensive coach with connection to new DC Raheem Morris
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers lost an offensive coach on Sunday, and now there are reports that they've hired a new defensive coach.
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• Why the 49ers Won't Miss New Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Seattle Seahawks are hiring San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury to replace Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator...
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• Seattle Seahawks poach San Francisco 49ers coach in shocking move
  From the Web › Touchdown Wire
  After beating them in the playoffs and then winning the Super Bowl in their stadium, the Seahawks are taking a coach from the 49ers.
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• 49ers' George Kittle posts one-word reaction after Seahawks hire Brian Fleury
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers TE George Kittle reacts after the Seahawks hire Brian Fleury as OC. See his one-word response and what the loss means for San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • 22 hrs
• 49ers lose key Kyle Shanahan assistant to NFC West rival Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan loses run game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Fleury to the Seahawks. What it means for San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • 22 hrs
• Seahawks poach 49ers coach to fill offensive coordinator job
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are losing a key coach to the Seattle Seahawks as they fill their offensive coordinator opening.
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• Sources: Seahawks to hire 49ers' Fleury as OC
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Seahawks are expected to hire 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
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• Seahawks to hire Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Seahawks have found a new offensive coordinator who is likely to keep the same scheme. According to multiple reports, Seattle is hiring San Francisco tight ends...
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• Brandon Aiyuk Trade Analysis: Weighing the Risks and Connections Between the 49ers and Commanders
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers face a tough Brandon Aiyuk decision. Explore trade risks, Commanders ties, contract impact, injury concerns, and what's next for San Francisco.
  Bob Heyrman • Share • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
• What should 49ers do with free-agent WR who missed all of 2025?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have several players hitting the market, including wide receiver Trent Taylor, who missed the whole year.
  Share • Feb 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers add 'three-down disruptor' in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers target a dominant DT in a new 2026 mock draft, adding a three-down disruptor and bolstering offense with key playmakers. Full 7-round picks inside.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 15, 2026 at 11:35 AM
• 49ers Blueprint: 3 Offseason Keys to Compete With the Rams and Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers face a tough NFC West. Here are 3 offseason keys—trenches, playmakers and secondary upgrades—to contend with the Rams and Seahawks.
  Casey Lima • Share • Feb 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
• Trade or release? 49ers insider weighs in on Brandon Aiyuk's future
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers insider Matt Maiocco doubts a Brandon Aiyuk trade and predicts a possible release as San Francisco explores contract, cap and NFL future options.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
• 49ers tender $1.075 million deal to OL Austen Pleasants
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers tender OL Austen Pleasants to a 1-year, $1. 075M deal, keeping a key depth piece on the roster in 2026.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 9:04 PM
• 49ers make 1st free agency move, give reserve OL $1.075 million deal
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have made their first move of free agency with an offer to an exclusive rights free agent.
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Rams safety Quentin Lake explains why he has 'more respect' for NFC West rival Seahawks than 49ers
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake explains why he has "more respect" for NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks than the San Francisco 49ers.
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers Free Agency: Wayne Breezie's Top 5 Tight End Targets
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers free agency: Wayne Breezie's top 5 tight end targets, from Kyle Pitts to Tyler Higbee, who could elevate San Francisco's offense.
  Wayne P. Brown • Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 11:16 AM
• Young NFC QB hints at wanting reunion with disgruntled 49ers WR
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers will move on from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in 2026, and one NFC quarterback is already campaigning for his team to sign him.
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• 49ers have reportedly discussed making significant front office hire
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers have reportedly discussed hiring a de facto GM, signaling possible front office changes. Could John Lynch's role shift? A move may come soon.
  Marc Adams • Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM
• 49ers TE coach Brian Fleury interviewing for Seattle OC job
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers TE coach Brian Fleury interviews for Seahawks OC job, threatening San Francisco's staff continuity amid George Kittle's injury and TE uncertainty.
  Marc Adams • Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
• NFL teams celebrate Valentine's Day on social media
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Love is in the air on Valentine's Day -- and the NFL isn't immune to the charms of the day. Teams around the league took to social media to celebrate the...
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers position coach interviewing for open OC job with rival team
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have already lost some coaches from Kyle Shanahan's staff this offseason. Now, another could leave for a division rival.
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury interviewing for Seahawks offensive coordinator job
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Seattle Seahawks will consider a division rival for their offensive coordinator opening.San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury is interviewing today for...
  Share • Feb 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• 49ers report card: Grading San Francisco's LB room from 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers had to rely on some of their depth linebackers a bit more in 2025. Let's take a look at how they did throughout the year?
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
• 49ers take on over $14 million in dead cap space on Friday
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers have three players whose contract will void on Friday, creating a $14.5 million dead cap hit.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Top 10 NFL games of the 2025 season: Which NFC thriller ranked No. 1?
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Now that Super Bowl LX is in the books, which games stand as the best of the 2025 NFL season? NFL.com analysts rank the top 10 contests of the year, from Week 1 through...
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• 49ers predicted to add two edge rushers in free agency, bring back receiver
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers predicted to add two edge rushers in free agency and re-sign Jauan Jennings. Here's what the projected moves mean for San Francisco.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
• Kurtenbach: The 49ers' 2026 offseason isn't just pivotal — it's existential
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers: To beat the Rams and Seahawks, the Niners need to ditch idealism and embrace pragmatism.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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• Analyzing 49ers' franchise tag outlook as important 2026 NFL offseason begins
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers have used the franchise tag once during the 10 offseasons of the John Lynch-Kyle Shanahan era.Kicker Robbie Gould was the target in 2019, but the 49ers ended...
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• 49ers Players Set to Become Free Agents in the 2026 New League Year
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  As the start of the new league year approaches, let's take a look at all the San Francisco 49ers players set to become free agents on March 11.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk to Commanders? Jayden Daniels open to reunion
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could reunite with Jayden Daniels in Washington. The Commanders QB hints at interest as San Francisco eyes an offseason split.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
• 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk predicted to land with AFC team in offseason
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could be released, and one AFC contender might be the perfect landing spot. Here's where one writer believes the wideout could be headed.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
• 49ers speculation: Could a trade for A.J. Brown include Brandon Aiyuk?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers trade rumors heat up as a proposed A. J. Brown deal could include Brandon Aiyuk and draft picks. Could San Francisco reshape its WR room?
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
• Insider: If the 49ers move practice facility, it won't be for the reason you think
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers insider says any practice facility move would be about space and modernization, not the nearby substation. Here's what it means for SF.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM
• 49ers Free Agency: Wayne Breezie's Top 5 Wide Receiver Targets
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers free agency targets revealed as Wayne Breezie names his top 5 wide receivers to boost San Francisco's offense and maximize Brock Purdy's weapons.
  Wayne P. Brown • Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• Morning Report: Faithful Wrap-Up, The Saloon: Super Bowl LX
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey reveals hilarious potential nickname
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey appeared on the "Bussin' with the Boys" and debuted a nickname that could stick.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 6:40 AM
• Kawakami Mailbag: The Kerr-Lacob-Dunleavy triangle, Curry's future, 49ers blame, and more
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  When the Warriors win, everybody gets credit for it. But the Warriors haven't won enough lately. So the blame hits everybody.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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• Kendrick Bourne hopes to remain with 49ers in 2026
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne signed a one-year contract to return to the team after being cut by the Patriots last year and he'd like his second stint with the...
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM
• We answered one big question for every NFL team's offseason: What's next for all 32
  From the Web › ESPN
  Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.
  Share • Feb 13, 2026 at 3:20 AM
• 49ers star predicted to land with AFC West team in free agency
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk is almost certainly leaving the team this offseason. Now, one analyst believes he'll find a home elsewhere in the state.
  Share • Feb 12, 2026 at 9:20 PM