Over the past week-and-a-half, our writers have coordinated an effort to bring you, the fans, an in-depth position-by-position roster preview as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to kick off training camp. Each writer selected a position and presented his thoughts on who might start, who is battling for a backup job, and who is merely fighting for a roster spot.
49ers players report to training camp on Friday with the first practice taking place on Saturday. The team is entering its third season with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch at the helm.
49ers free agency: ESPN likes Mike Evans signing—if he can stay healthy
By David Bonilla
17 mins
ESPN analyst Ben Solak reviewed the early waves of NFL free agency and came away impressed with the San Francisco 49ers' decision to sign wide receiver Mike Evans. Still, one concern lingers: injuries.
The 49ers have been among the NFL's most injury-plagued teams in recent...
49ers NFL Combine Watch: Offensive Line Risers and Fallers Shake Up Draft Boards
By Wayne "Breezie" Brown
Mar 2
Day 4 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine belonged to the big men in the trenches, and several offensive linemen used the spotlight to shift their draft stock dramatically. For teams like the San Francisco 49ers — who continue searching for long-term stability along the...
49ers expected to target Super Bowl-winning cornerback in free agency
By David Bonilla
Mar 2
Speculation surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' secondary intensified at the NFL Scouting Combine after Dan Graziano and Ben Solak of ESPN reported that the team could explore a trade involving starting cornerback Renardo Green.
Graziano estimated there is an 80% chance the...
49ers draft needs breakdown: Ranking San Francisco's biggest 2026 priorities
By Jack Stewart
Mar 2
My family knows that once the season ends, I start looking toward the NFL draft.
Correction: If the San Francisco 49ers are in the playoff hunt and beyond, I think of the season first, but even in October, I am also thinking about the draft.
I am not a former player or draft...