49ers Finalize 2024 Preseason Dates and Times

Garrett Podell of CBS Sports recently assessed the NFL landscape, identifying quarterbacks poised to improve or regress in 2024. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy fell into the latter group, with Podell predicting the third-year player might struggle to match last season's production. Purdy set a single-season franchise record with 4,280 passing yards during his sophomore NFL season, and his 113.0 passer rating led the league. However, Podell believes that level of production might not be sustainable. "Purdy averaged the most yards after catch per completion (6.6) and the most yards per

Tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Deebo Samuel alone are slated to consume about $60.2 million of the San Francisco 49ers' salary cap this year, a significant chunk for a team that is gearing up to pay its quarterback, Brock Purdy, top dollar next year. Still, according to OverTheCap.com, the 49ers have a comfortable $32.7 million of salary cap space, the sixth-largest surplus in the NFL. Let's take a look at the 10 players on the roster with the largest cap hits in 2024, per OverTheCap.com: OT Trent Williams: $31.57 million WR Deebo Samuel: $28.63 million CB Charvarius Ward: $18.4 million DE Nick Bosa: $14.67 million WR Brandon Aiyuk: $14.12 million LB Fred Warner: $12.65 million TE George

Every NFL team feels optimistic in June, believing they have the pieces to succeed in the upcoming season. However, as the season progresses, many teams find themselves lagging behind their competition. The San Francisco 49ers expect to be among the front-runners, once again competing for a championship. They are among the favorites to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, and for good reason. The Niners' roster is loaded with talent. Pro Football Focus contributor Dalton Wasserman recently assessed all 32 NFL teams and identified one reason for optimism for each. For example, quarterback Jayden Daniels spearheads the new-look

NFL Network announced it will carry 21 live preseason games, including the San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. PT. This means 49ers fans outside the Bay Area will get to watch two of the team's three preseason matchups. In addition to the game against the Raiders, the Sunday, August 18 home contest against the New Orleans Saints will be nationally televised on FOX, as previously reported. The 49ers will also participate in joint practices with the Saints in Southern California ahead of this game. The lone 49ers preseason game that won't be available to a national audience is the opener on Saturday, August 10, against the Tennessee Titans in