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• 49ers vs. Eagles injury report: 5 players miss Wednesday's practice
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  49ers vs. Eagles injury report with Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall among five players who missed Wednesday's practice ahead of the Wild Card game.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers mailbag: Who will start at LB? Will Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall play? How can SF score against Philly's defense?
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  49ers mailbag breaks down LB starters, Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall injury updates, and how San Francisco can score against the Eagles' defense.
  Marc Adams • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
• Kyle Shanahan has tried to hire Vic Fangio three times
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  On Sunday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will once again match wits with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. If Shanahan had his way, he'd be working with Fangio, not...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan Gives Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Backhanded Praise
  From the Web › SI.com
  Kyle Shanahan is extremely picky when it comes to quarterbacks.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers-Eagles Wild Card matchup
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters ahead of Wednesday's practice as the team gears up for its Wild Card playoff matchup against the...
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
• Shanahan shares insight on 49ers signing Kyzir White and potential role vs. Eagles
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  49ers sign Kyzir White to bolster linebacker depth. Shanahan discusses his potential role ahead of Sunday's Wild Card playoff game vs. Eagles.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
• Every linebacker on the 49ers' initial 53-player roster is currently injured
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  When the 49ers announced their initial 53-man roster at the start of the regular season, there were five linebackers on it. As the 49ers head into the playoffs on Sunday...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
• Kyle Shanahan believes new 49ers linebacker Kyzir White could play vs. Eagles
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers linebacker room has been decimated by injuries, which is why newly signed Kyzir White will have an opportunity to play on Sunday. White has been signed to...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• LT Trent Williams, WR Ricky Pearsall will not practice Wednesday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers missed left tackle Trent Williams in the Week 18 loss to the Seahawks that has them playing a wild-card game instead of advancing to the divisional round with...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers decision: Will Kyle Shanahan suit up 3 QBs against the Eagles?
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan addresses the possibility of suiting up three quarterbacks against the Eagles ahead of Sunday's Wild Card playoff game.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 12:22 PM
• NFL averages 18.7M viewers per game, up 10%
  From the Web › ESPN
  The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest since audience averages began being kept in 1988.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers announce a slew of roster moves entering wild-card round
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers announced five roster moves on Wednesday, shuffling up their roster before the start of the playoffs.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers vs. Eagles: Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall won't practice Wednesday
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  49ers report: Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall sit out Wednesday practice, with updates on other key players ahead of Wild Card matchup vs Eagles.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:50 AM
• One potential fatal flaw for every team in 2025 NFL playoffs
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Can Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense find ways to stretch the field? How long can the Bears defense rely on turnovers? Kevin Patra identifies one potentially fatal...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
• 49ers sign Eric Kendricks to 53-man roster
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers have made a key roster move as they get ready to take on the Eagles in the wild card round.San Francisco announced on Wednesday that the club has signed...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
• Weighing fifth-year options for 2023 NFL Draft's first-round selections
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Marc Ross examines which first-round selections from the 2023 NFL Draft should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do Colts QB Anthony Richardson and Vikings...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers Promote LB Eric Kendricks, Make Other Moves Ahead of Wild Card Matchup
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers have promoted LB Eric Kendricks to the active roster, placed LB Tatum Bethune on the Injured Reserve List. Signed LB Kyzir White to the practice...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
• 49ers roster news: Kendricks promoted to active roster; Bethune to IR; Cowing's practice window opened; Other moves announced
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  49ers roster news with Eric Kendricks promoted, Tatum Bethune to IR, Jacob Cowing's practice window opens, and other key roster moves announced.
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
• 49ers vs. Eagles preview | Wild Card Weekend
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Here's everything you need to know when the San Francisco 49ers play the Philadelphia Eagles in Wild Card Weekend of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 11:03 AM
• What the 49ers have to do to have a successful season
  From the Web › SI.com
  If you look at the 49ers' season a certain way, it already seems like a success.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
• Get ready for 49ers-Eagles | Wild Card Weekend
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles during Wild Card Weekend of the 2025 NFL Season.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM
• 49ers find Spencer Burford replacement in 2026 NFL mock draft
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  A 2026 NFL mock draft projects the 49ers addressing left guard by replacing Spencer Burford with Penn State offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy sounds confident Trent Williams will play vs. Eagles
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  49ers QB Brock Purdy expressed confidence that Trent Williams will return for the Wild Card matchup against the Eagles in Philadelphia.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
• Day 2 pick identified as 49ers' most impactful rookie in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers focused on defense in the 2025 NFL draft, so it should be no surprise that one of their defenders is considered their most impactful rookie.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers OC Klay Kubiak emerging as future head coach candidate
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  49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak is expected to be a top head coaching candidate in a future NFL hiring cycle, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
• 2025 NFL Game of the Year: Ranking the top five contests of the regular season
  From the Web › NFL.com
  That's a wrap on NFL.com's running list of the best games of the 2025 regular season -- with one particularly eventful Week 18 clash crashing the party at the...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 8:40 AM
• 49ers' Robert Saleh linked to Titans in head coaching search
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  ESPN links the Titans to 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as interest grows in the former Jets head coach during the NFL hiring cycle.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 8:28 AM
• NFL coach movement intel on every team: What we're hearing on possible changes, rising candidates
  From the Web › ESPN
  We have the latest buzz on all 32 coaching staffs, including Mike Tomlin's Steelers future.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• Morning Report: Shanahan Gives Injuries Updates Ahead of Wild Card Matchup
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers projected to take All-Big Ten WR early in 2026 NFL mock draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers still have at least one more game left in their season, but they're predicted to address one of their biggest needs in the next draft.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM
• 49ers mailbag: Does wild-card win hinge on stopping Saquon?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Defensive questions dominate the 49ers Faithful's fears entering Sunday's wild-card visit to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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• Beating the Eagles would make the 49ers the first NFL franchise with 40 playoff wins
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  If they beat the Eagles on Sunday, the 49ers will become the first NFL franchise to record 40 playoff wins.The 49ers are 39-25 in the postseason in their history, and...
  Share • Jan 7, 2026 at 1:40 AM
• 49ers lost $95 million to injury absences in 2025
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers lost more than a quarter of their salary cap to injured lists in the 2025 season.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
• 49ers vs. Eagles Wild Card playoff game: How to watch, stream, and listen, plus odds
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers vs. Eagles Wild Card playoff guide: kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, radio info, and betting odds for Sunday's NFC matchup in Philadelphia.
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
• Vic Fangio: 49ers QBs Brock Purdy, Mac Jones have similar skill sets
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Eagles DC Vic Fangio says the 49ers see little drop-off between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones ahead of the NFC Wild Card matchup.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
• Kurtenbach: The 49ers offense was knocked down. This is how they get back up again
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Seattle's defense is a unicorn. The rest of the NFC, including the Eagles can't match what they do.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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• 49ers adding veteran linebacker Kyzir White; Cardinals eyeing Saleh
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Linebacker Kyzir White is joining the 49ers' practice squad ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles, his 2022 team.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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• Why the 49ers will Lose to the Eagles in the Playoffs
  From the Web › SI.com
  Just a few days ago, the 49ers were riding high. Now, it seems they'll be one-and-done in the playoffs.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
• The 49ers agree to a deal with veteran linebacker days before playoffs
  From the Web › SI.com
  This is what desperation looks like.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
• 49ers signing LB Kyzir White ahead of playoff showdown with Eagles
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers are signing veteran linebacker Kyzir White to bolster depth ahead of their Wild Card playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM
• 49ers reportedly signing veteran LB for playoff run
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers need help at linebacker as they head into the playoffs, so they're signing a former Arizona Cardinals veteran.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
• Cardinals request interviews with Robert Saleh, Anthony Weaver
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Cardinals are expected to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching vacancy this week and two more candidates from that side of...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
• Cardinals request interview with 49ers' Robert Saleh for head-coaching job
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The Cardinals have requested to interview 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head-coaching job amid high offseason demand.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
• 49ers NFC West rivals request to interview Robert Saleh for head coach
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator will be a candidate for multiple jobs this year, and one NFC West team has already requested an interview.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• NFL.com: When 49ers are clicking, they can beat anybody
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  NFL.com says the 49ers can beat anyone when clicking, but injuries and a tough Eagles matchup make this Wild Card game unpredictable.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
• NFL power rankings: Where do 49ers rank heading into the playoffs?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are entering the playoffs as the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs, but where do they rank in the most recent power rankings?
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
• NFL playoff predictions: Winners for every game, from Wild Card Weekend through Super Bowl LX
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL.com's editors predict the entire playoff race, picking winners for all 13 games, including Super Bowl LX. Which teams will advance from Wild Card Weekend? Which...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Eagles expect Nakobe Dean to play this week
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the final two games of the regular season with a hamstring injury, but there's positive word about his availability for this Sunday's game...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
• Report: Falcons request interview with 49ers' Josh Williams for president of football role
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Matt Ryan is not the only candidate for Atlanta's new president of football position. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Falcons have put in a request to interview 49ers...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 10:40 AM
• Baldy reveals the key to 49ers success vs. Eagles in Wild Card matchup
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  NFL analyst Brian Baldinger explains why Christian McCaffrey is the key to 49ers offensive success against the Eagles in the Wild Card round.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
• Falcons request interview with 49ers executive for President of Football role
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  The Falcons have requested permission to interview 49ers executive Josh Williams for their President of Football role as his NFL interest grows.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM
• Kawakami: Maybe the 49ers can embrace this lighter, lower-stakes postseason run
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  After the latest tallying of injuries and while viewing the arduous road through the NFC field, this playoff journey just feels less weighty.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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• ESPN questions whether 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's impact is being overhyped
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  ESPN debates whether 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's 2025 production matches his past dominance despite huge volume and historic receiving numbers.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
• Former 49ers CB contemplating retirement due to concussions
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward suffered three concussions in 2025, and now he's considering calling it a career.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
• 49ers vs. Eagles: Kyle Shanahan says past matchups don't matter in Wild Card showdown
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says past games vs. the Eagles won't matter as San Francisco prepares for a high-stakes Wild Card playoff showdown.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 8:18 AM
• NFL Power Rankings: Steelers rising entering Wild Card Weekend; Bears slip before playoffs
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Eric Edholm provides a fresh batch of NFL Power Rankings, from 1 to 32, following the final weekend of the 2025 regular season. Did the Steelers move up after their...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers overreactions: Kyle Shanahan had worst game as head coach vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  It never was going to be easy, but the 49ers made the road a lot more difficult on themselves.“This team’s been through a lot this year,” 49ers coach...
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• 49ers LB reveals hilarious advice Nick Bosa gave him to put on weight
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune and defensive end Nick Bosa grew up together, and Bethune was always trying to learn.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
• Morning Report: Turning the Page to Postseason, Faithful Appreciation Night Recap
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers practice and media schedule ahead of Wild Card playoff matchup vs. Eagles
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Full 49ers practice and media schedule ahead of the Wild Card playoff vs. the Eagles, including press conferences with Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy.
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 AM