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• Javon Hargrave agrees to two-year deal with Vikings
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  Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was officially released by the 49ers when the new league year began at 4 p.m. ET and he landed a new gig a short time later. Word earlier...
  Share • Mar 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers Trade Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., Release Maliek Collins, Javon Hargrave
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  The San Francisco 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft choice.
  Share • Mar 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers officially release DTs Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, who were quickly signed elsewhere
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  The 49ers officially release defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, freeing up cap space and setting the stage for potential new team signings.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
• 49ers lose several fan favorites at the start of free agency
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  The 49ers lose fan favorites in free agency due to salary cap constraints, signaling a major roster shift as they prepare for the 2025 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
• Vikings expected to sign 49ers DT Javon Hargrave after release
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  Vikings expected to sign DT Javon Hargrave after 49ers release him, saving SF $2. 2M post-June 1. Hargrave had 8 sacks in two seasons with 49ers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
• Vikings plan to sign Javon Hargrave
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  The Vikings have designs on doubling down on veteran additions to their defensive line. Jonathan Allen has agreed to a deal with the team and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media...
  Share • Mar 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• 49ers Cut Javon Hargrave with Post-June-1 Designation
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  The 49ers just cut their best defensive tackle. Javon Hargrave has been released with a post-June-1 designation. That means he will be a free agent when the new league...
  Share • Mar 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers will cut Javon Hargrave on Wednesday
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  As expected, 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave will hit free agency next week.The 49ers have informed Hargrave that they will cut him on Wednesday, the first day of...
  Share • Mar 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers inform Javon Hargrave of release date
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  The 49ers will release DT Javon Hargrave on March 12, per Adam Schefter. The move saves cap space as San Francisco looks to rebound from a 6-11 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
• PFF identifies 'perfect free-agent fit' for 49ers
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  Pro Football Focus names Levi Onwuzurike the perfect free-agent fit for the San Francisco 49ers. Could he bolster the team's defensive line in 2025?
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
• ESPN lists several 49ers D-linemen as potential cap casualties
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  ESPN names four 49ers D-linemen, including Leonard Floyd, as potential cap casualties as the team looks to revamp its defensive line for the future.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
• 49ers' offseason priority is clear
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  The 49ers' offseason priority is clear: secure Brock Purdy's future. With cap challenges ahead, they are preparing to move on from some high-priced veterans.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
• Rapoport: 49ers aiming to get younger this offseason
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  The 49ers are shifting to a younger roster, trading Deebo Samuel and eyeing more moves. Ian Rapoport says Brock Purdy's looming payday forces tough decisions.
  David Bonilla • Share • Mar 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
• What do you think of PFF's 'ideal' 49ers draft haul?
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  Pro Football Focus outlines the ideal 2025 NFL Draft haul for the 49ers, focusing on defensive upgrades and potential replacements for free-agent departures.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
• Report: 49ers emerging as popular potential destination for top D-linemen
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  The 49ers might become a top destination for elite D-linemen, aiming to strengthen their defensive line despite financial constraints and salary cap concerns.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
• Transcript: 49ers GM John Lynch speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Here is everything he had to say. Transcript provided by...
  Site Staff • Share • Feb 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
• 49ers mailbag: Will Brock Purdy's contract or Deebo Samuel's situation get resolved first? When will SF extend George Kittle? Who gets drafted at number 11?
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  49ers offseason questions loom: Will Brock Purdy get paid? Is Deebo Samuel on his way out? When will George Kittle get extended? Mailbag tackles it all!
  Marc Adams • Share • Feb 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
• ESPN: 2024 proved 49ers' Brock Purdy is among NFL's better QBs
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  Brock Purdy's 2024 season proved his value despite the 49ers' struggles. ESPN's Aaron Schatz makes the case for why he deserves a big contract extension.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Offseason Insights: What Lies Ahead for the 49ers
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  Get ready for a crucial 49ers offseason! Key free agents, draft picks, and important dates. Here's everything you need to know as the team reloads for 2025.
  Allan McBride • Share • Feb 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Deebo Samuel isn't the only 49ers player on NFL.com's list of cut candidates
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  The 49ers face tough offseason decisions, with Deebo Samuel and Yetur Gross-Matos among key cut candidates due to salary cap and performance concerns.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
• 'Stuck in the middle': ESPN no longer considers 49ers contenders
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  ESPN drops the 49ers from contender status after a disappointing 2024 season. Injuries hurt, but can San Francisco bounce back in 2025 and prove doubters wrong?
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
• ESPN evaluates 49ers' chances of trading for Myles Garrett 
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  Could the 49ers trade for Myles Garrett? ESPN breaks down the odds, weighing San Francisco's bold trade history against future salary cap challenges.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
• It's Time for the 49ers to Start Investing Draft Capital in the Defensive Line
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  The 49ers must prioritize drafting defensive linemen again to rebuild a struggling unit. Learn why their recent strategy hasn't worked and how they can fix it.
  Al Sacco • Share • Feb 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
• Chad Reuter's mock draft: 49ers address O-line before shifting focus to defense
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  Chad Reuter's mock draft has the 49ers addressing the O-line first, then focusing on defense, with key picks to strengthen both lines and the secondary.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
• PFF mock draft: 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to this AFC team, move into the top 5
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  PFF mock draft: 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to the Jaguars, moving into the top 5 to select Michigan DT Mason Graham and bolster their defensive front.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
• Why the 49ers must get creative to 'make it through March in one piece'
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  The 49ers face a tough 2025 offseason with Brock Purdy's extension, key free agents, and Deebo Samuel's trade talks?"creativity is key to staying competitive.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
• 49ers land 'most slept-on prospect' in CBS Sports mock draft
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  49ers land disruptive DT Walter Nolen in CBS mock draft. With Javon Hargrave's departure, Nolen could fill a key need on the interior defensive line.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
• 49ers add 'high-energy' defensive tackle in NFL.com mock draft
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  The San Francisco 49ers bolster their defensive front in NFL.com's mock draft, selecting Michigan DT Mason Graham, a high-energy run-stopper with elite skills.
  David Bonilla • Share • Feb 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
• Five High-Value Vets the 49ers Could Secure in Free Agency
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  The 49ers have key roster needs to fill in free agency. Here are five high-value veterans who could provide impact without breaking the bank.
  Don Atkinson • Share • Jan 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
• 49ers add 'dominant interior presence' to defense in CBS Sports mock draft
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  The 49ers target Michigan DT Mason Graham in CBS Sports mock draft, adding a "dominant interior presence" to their defense with elite grades and consistency.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• PFN names pass rusher, fullback as 49ers' top cut candidates
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  Pro Football Network names defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and fullback Kyle Juszczyk as the top San Francisco 49ers cap casualties candidates.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
• PFF names 49ers as best landing spot for this top-30 free agent
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  Pro Football Focus names the 49ers as the best fit for free agent Osa Odighizuwa, highlighting his pass-rush skills as a key upgrade for their defensive line.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
• Two CBS Sports mock drafts have 49ers bolstering the D-line
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  Two CBS Sports mock drafts predict the 49ers will bolster their D-line in the 2025 NFL Draft, adding Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart or Tennessee's James Pearce Jr.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
• 49ers bolster defensive front in latest CBS Sports mock draft
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  Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the San Francisco 49ers selecting Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart in his latest mock draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
• PFN predicts 49ers add Buckner-like D-lineman in mock draft
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  The San Francisco 49ers are projected to select Oregon DT Derrick Harmon, likened to DeForest Buckner, with the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
• John Lynch Says the 49ers will Release Javon Hargrave
  From the Web › SI.com
  Javon Hargrave most likely has played in his final game with the 49ers. Hargrave will turn 32 in February and he missed all but three games this season with a torn...
  Share • Jan 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Transcript: 49ers' Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch hold end-of-season press conference
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan held their end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, reflecting on the team's 6-11 finish...
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
• 49ers to release Javon Hargrave, but could re-sign him
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers restructured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave's contract last month in a way that opened the door to getting some cap relief by making him a post-June 1 cut...
  Share • Jan 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers plan to release Javon Hargrave, keep Deebo Samuel; Trent Williams 'committed' to return
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  The 49ers plan to release DT Javon Hargrave but don't have plans to move on from WR Deebo Samuel. John Lynch discusses Trent Williams' future.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
• Nick Sorensen reflects on learning curve in first year as 49ers coordinator
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  Nick Sorensen has been heavily criticized for the underwhelming performance of the San Francisco 49ers' defense this season. Some have speculated that the team's...
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 28, 2024 at 9:44 AM
• 49ers mailbag: Can SF re-sign Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga? Which big-name players could the 49ers lose this offseason?
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  The San Francisco 49ers have three games remaining in the 2024 season. They would love to win all three and finish on a high note. But it won't be easy. On Sunday, they...
  Marc Adams • Share • Dec 21, 2024 at 10:11 AM
• Will the 49ers move on from Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan? One NFL insider believes they will not
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  "The season is lost, but the 49ers are still building around coach and QB." Those are the words of The Athletic's Dianna Russini in her latest NFL column, in which...
  Marc Adams • Share • Dec 14, 2024 at 10:31 AM
• ESPN analyst predicts massive price tag of 49ers QB Brock Purdy's upcoming contract
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  Once the season concludes—potentially as early as January if the San Francisco 49ers don't keep winning—the team will face a critical decision regarding...
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 12, 2024 at 9:26 AM
• ESPN mock draft: 49ers eye D-line help
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  With the San Francisco 49ers fighting to avoid playoff elimination in the final stretch of the regular season, it's also time to start considering mock drafts and the...
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 11, 2024 at 10:17 AM
• Transcripts: Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Nick Sorensen preview 49ers-Rams Week 15 matchup
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Brock Purdy, and defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen spoke to reporters ahead of Tuesday's practice as the team...
  Site Staff • Share • Dec 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
• 49ers Restructure Javon Hargrave's Contract, Likely to Release Him
  From the Web › SI.com
  Javon Hargrave recently restructured his contract with the 49ers, according to OverTheCap.com. This restructure will allow the 49ers to release Hargrave with a...
  Share • Dec 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers restructure Javon Hargrave's contract, hinting at possible departure in 2025
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  Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap reports that the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of injured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, setting the stage for a...
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 10, 2024 at 8:54 AM
• 49ers mailbag: What changes are coming this offseason for SF? Is Brock Purdy worth a big contract? Would Kyle Shanahan consider hiring an offensive coordinator?
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  The San Francisco 49ers have lost three games in a row, and are preparing to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday. A fourth-straight loss, especially if it's to the...
  Marc Adams • Share • Dec 4, 2024 at 12:54 PM
• The 49ers Need to Release Javon Hargrave this Offseason
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers are stuck in the past. They're an old team full of player getting paid tons of money for things they did years and no longer can do. These are the players who...
  Share • Dec 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
• Do aging playmakers signal the end of the 49ers' Super Bowl window?
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  The San Francisco 49ers face a pivotal offseason as their once-promising season spirals further from playoff contention. Sunday night's 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills...
  David Bonilla • Share • Dec 3, 2024 at 10:44 AM
• With playoff hopes fading, 49ers need to 'do something special' to turn their season around
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  With five games remaining in the 2024 NFL season, it's safe to say the San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Making matters worse is the fact the...
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Dec 1, 2024 at 11:03 PM
• 49ers mailbag: Why isn't Jordan Mason more involved? What happened to the SF defense? What's wrong with Deebo Samuel?
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  This is a crucial week for the San Francisco 49ers. After Thanksgiving, they travel to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. While few (if any) expect the...
  Marc Adams • Share • Nov 27, 2024 at 9:47 AM
• The 49ers' season is over
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  The San Francisco 49ers traveled to Green Bay with their season, if not their very soul, on the line. After a 38-10 beatdown, the 49ers' vague postseason hopes are...
  JD Salazar • Share • Nov 24, 2024 at 5:52 PM
• 49ers mailbag: Why isn't Jordan Mason being used more? Has Kyle Shanahan lost the locker room? How can SF fix its issues before Green Bay?
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  The San Francisco 49ers are hanging by a thread. At 5-5, the team will travel to Green Bay to face the 7-3 Packers. And the 49ers may be playing this game without one of...
  Marc Adams • Share • Nov 20, 2024 at 11:08 AM
• Why ESPN believes Deebo Samuel could be a 49ers offseason cap casualty
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  ESPN reporter Dan Graziano recently evaluated the NFL landscape to identify potential offseason trade and cut candidates. One name s
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan shares final updates ahead of 49ers-Buccaneers Week 10 matchup
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters after Friday's practice as the team prepares for its Week 10 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
  Site Staff • Share • Nov 8, 2024 at 2:35 PM
• Nick Sorensen on what Khalil Davis brings to the 49ers defense
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  The San Francisco 49ers opted against making any blockbuster trades before Tuesday's deadline, but they still added to their defensive depth by trading for Houston...
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 7, 2024 at 12:46 PM
• How NFL.com graded the 49ers' trade for Khalil Davis
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  The San Francisco 49ers' trade for defensive tackle Khalil Davis wasn't the high-profile acquisition some fans had hoped for—or had come to expect based on recent...
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 6, 2024 at 12:38 PM
• 49ers send clear message on roster by not making a blockbuster trade
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  The San Francisco 49ers made a late addition before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring defensive tackle Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026...
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM
• 49ers acquire Texans DT Khalil Davis ahead of trade deadline
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  The San Francisco 49ers made a late move ahead of the 1 p.m. trade deadline, acquiring defensive tackle Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026...
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 5, 2024 at 1:09 PM