Pro Football Central is reporting the 49ers, Cowboys and Browns have contacted wide receiver Wes Welker's agent. However, the New England Patriots currently have an offer on the table for Welker and that he would need to be "blown away" to turn it down.
Last season with the Patriots, Welker had 118 receptions for 1,354 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has played the past six seasons with New England.
The 49ers are expected to try and upgrade the receiver position via free agency or the NFL Draft in April. The team is in need of someone to compliment Michael Crabtree.
49ers linked to two potential free-agent targets by PFF
By David Bonilla
Feb 1
NFL free agency is still more than a month away, but Pro Football Focus (PFF) analyst Nathan Jahnke is already identifying potential landing spots for impending free agents. Among his projections, Jahnke connected the San Francisco 49ers to two players he believes would be...
49ers have a pass rush problem, and the solution isn't what you think
By Jack Stewart
Jan 30
Much has been made—and was made weekly during the season—of the 49ers' lack of a pass rush. The team was last in the league in sacks and last in pressure rate. Since the defense had almost double the sacks in 2024 (20 vs. 37) with a healthy Nick Bosa, it stands to reason...
Why the 49ers lost the numbers game up front—and what must change in 2026
By Jack Stewart
Jan 24
Four or five. Or maybe six.
Another out in the route or held in.
There are three things every quarterback needs: time, good pass catchers, and a good running game.
That first set of numbers above refers to how many players a team must use to get pressure on the quarterback....
Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium: Seahawks and Patriots clash on 49ers' home turf
By David Bonilla
Jan 25
Super Bowl LX is officially set, featuring the AFC champion New England Patriots against the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara. The NFL's championship game will be played on Sunday, February 8.
New England...