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• NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs rising after 2026 draft; 49ers keep reaching on picks
  From the Web › NFL.com
  In the wake of the 2026 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm runs through the entire league in a fresh batch of Power Rankings. Who's up? Who's down? Check out the full updated...
  Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 5:40 AM
• 49ers sign S Patrick McMorris
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers did not draft a safety this year, but they are adding one with some NFL experience to the roster. The agents for Patrick McMorris announced that their client...
  Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 5:20 AM
• 49ers reportedly sign safety Patrick McMorris
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  49ers sign safety Patrick McMorris, a former Dolphins draft pick, adding depth after skipping the position in the 2026 NFL Draft. Can he earn a spot?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
• 49ers' George Kittle sounds off on international games, potential 18-game season
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  49ers TE George Kittle weighs in on global games, travel concerns, and an 18-game NFL season, offering a player's perspective on the league's future.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
• 49ers stole George Kittle from division rival in 2017 NFL Draft
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  49ers nearly lost George Kittle to the Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. The All-Pro TE reveals how San Francisco swooped in at the last moment.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
• 49ers agree to terms with eight undrafted free agents
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers have announced a group of eight undrafted rookie additions to their roster.Punter Jack Bouwmeester is part of the group. Bouwmeester grew up in Australia and...
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers' George Kittle offers cautious update on potential training camp return after Achilles injury
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  49ers TE George Kittle gives update on Achilles recovery, staying cautious about training camp return while eyeing strong 2026 NFL season comeback news.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
• 49ers officially announce 8 undrafted rookie signings
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers picked up eight undrafted players to add to their 2026 rookie class.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
• Kyle Shanahan explains Kaelon Black traits that made 49ers want to draft him
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The football world was surprised when the 49ers selected a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft’s third round, but coach Kyle Shanahan explained...
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers announce 8 undrafted free agent signings following 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers announce 8 undrafted free agent signings after the 2026 NFL Draft, adding depth at WR, DL, TE and more. Meet the newcomers.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:22 PM
• George Kittle throws cold water on talk of early return from injury
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may not miss tight end George Kittle for all of next season, but it sounds like training camp is off the table.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers Agree to Terms with Undrafted Rookie Free Agents
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have agreed to terms with eight undrafted rookie free agents.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers fan-favorite was 1 pick from being drafted by NFC West rival
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers nearly lost one of their superstars to their biggest rival in the NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers add athletic Enrique Cruz Jr.: Developmental piece with upside
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  49ers add Kansas OL Enrique Cruz Jr., an elite athlete with versatility and upside. Can the fifth-round pick develop into a key piece on the line?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
• 49ers fifth-round pick Jaden Dugger labeled potential draft steal
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  49ers rookie Jaden Dugger is earning "draft steal" buzz after a standout college career and Shrine Bowl showing. Can the fifth-round LB exceed expectations?
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
• 49ers UDFA Tracker: Every Signing and Undrafted Hidden Gems to Watch
  From the Web › SI.com
  This is the live tracker for the 49ers' undrafted free agent signings. This will be updated in real time with information and analysis as the 49ers sign UDFAs.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Niners GM John Lynch still hopes to trade Brandon Aiyuk following draft: 'Give us a call'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Three players were traded during the 2026 NFL Draft. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was not one of them, but general manager John Lynch is still keen to...
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers report card: How experts graded San Francisco's 2026 draft class
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  49ers 2026 NFL Draft grades are in. See how experts evaluated San Francisco's eight picks, including steals, reaches, and roster impact.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM
• How the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class addresses one of the team's biggest weaknesses
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  In their 10th draft together, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan set out to add speed and athleticism to a roster that was one of the NFL's slowest last season.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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• One NFL draft decision the 49ers may quickly come to regret
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  There was one move the San Francisco 49ers didn't make during the NFL draft that may bite them in their quest to return to the Super Bowl.
  Share • Apr 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• 49ers draft pick makes clear one high-profile free agent won't return
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers made it clear with one of their draft picks that they don't intend on bringing back one of their big-name free agents.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 9:20 PM
• Grades and analysis for each 49ers pick in the 2026 draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 2026 NFL draft was a strange one for the San Francisco 49ers. Here's how things graded out after their picks wrapped up.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
• 2026 NFL Draft: Final snap grades for every team
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Now that all seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft have been completed, Chad Reuter reveals his final snap grades for each team in the league.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 7:20 PM
• 49ers draft analysis: Lynch's late-round gems, grades, and 2026 rookie outlook
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers 2026 draft grades and analysis: John Lynch's Day 3 gems, key picks, roster needs, and rookie outlook as San Francisco builds for the future.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
• Transcript: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan discuss the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class
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  San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, answering questions about the...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
• Undrafted free-agent signings tracker: Every team's UDFAs after the 2026 NFL Draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2026 NFL Draft.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Tracker
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  49ers 2026 undrafted free agent tracker: live updates on reported signings, tryouts and hidden gems as San Francisco targets high-upside rookies.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:36 PM
• 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  PFF grades all 32 teams from the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting which franchises maximized value, addressed needs and built the strongest classes.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• 49ers undrafted free agent tracker following 2026 draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 2026 NFL draft is over, and now the undrafted free agent frenzy begins.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams from Giants 'A' to Jaguars 'huh?'
  From the Web › For The Win
  The Giants and Buccaneers crushed the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jaguars and 49ers, uh, might surprise us all?
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• 49ers GM John Lynch urges teams to 'give us a call' about Brandon Aiyuk trade
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — John Lynch did not hold back when asked about Brandon Aiyuk’s 49ers future at the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. “No new update...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• John Lynch says 49ers won't release Brandon Aiyuk anytime soon
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Commanders have "significant interest" in signing Brandon Aiyuk if San Francisco releases the wide receiver, according to a report Saturday. 49ers General...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• Rapoport: 49ers, Commanders remain locked in standoff over Brandon Aiyuk
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers and Commanders remain in a standoff over Brandon Aiyuk as San Francisco weighs trade options vs. release, with his 2026 future still unresolved.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
• 49ers 2026 NFL Draft: All 8 selections and their projected rookie salaries
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Full breakdown of the 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft class, including all eight picks, contract projections, signing bonuses, and rookie salary cap impacts.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
• John Lynch has blunt response when questioned about 49ers reaching in draft
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  49ers GM John Lynch defends San Francisco's 2026 NFL Draft board, saying internal consensus matters most after criticism over perceived reaches in selections.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
• Report: 49ers, Commanders in standoff over WR Brandon Aiyuk
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders are in a staring contest with WR Brandon Aiyuk stuck in the middle.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM
• Why 49ers draft pick Gracen Halton believes adversity prepared him for NFL
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Gracen Halton believes the adversity he faced at Oklahoma set him up for success at the next level.The 49ers selected the defensive tackle with the...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM
• 5 things to know about 49ers fifth-round pick OL Enrique Cruz Jr.
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  5 things to know about 49ers rookie OL Enrique Cruz Jr., a 2026 NFL Draft pick from Kansas known for elite combine speed, strength and upside.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:19 PM
• John Lynch: 49ers not releasing Brandon Aiyuk 'anytime soon'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers GM John Lynch says Brandon Aiyuk won't be released anytime soon after no trade during the 2026 NFL Draft, leaving his future uncertain.
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
• What happened with every pick the 49ers traded away in the 2026 draft?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers traded away six picks during the 2026 NFL draft. Here's which player went was selected at each of those draft slots.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:40 PM
• Why 49ers' final 2026 NFL Draft pick Enrique Cruz Jr. is a promising project
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers put a cap on their 2026 NFL Draft weekend with the selection of a second offensive lineman.San Francisco on Saturday selected offensive tackle Enrique Cruz of...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
• Report: Commanders have interest in signing Brandon Aiyuk if 49ers release him
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers General Manager John Lynch said before the draft that he's had discussions with teams about a potential trade involving wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and that he...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers rookie Carver Willis embracing move to guard, ready to compete on interior line
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rookie Carver Willis embraces move to guard, showcasing versatility and team-first mindset while competing for a key role on San Francisco's interior line
  David Bonilla • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
• 49ers select Enrique Cruz Jr. with No. 179 pick in 2026 draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers select Kansas Jayhawks offensive tackle Enrique Cruz Jr. in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 179 overall pick.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM
• Why draft pick Carver Willis is 'happy' to move inside 49ers' offensive line
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Carver Willis senses a change ahead, and that’s just fine with the newest member of the 49ers’ offensive line.San Francisco selected the...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Transcripts: 49ers' Day 3 draft picks speak to Bay Area reporters
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  The San Francisco 49ers made five selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and each spoke to reporters shortly after hearing their name called. Here's what they had to...
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
• 5 things to know about 49ers fifth-round pick LB Jaden Dugger
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Learn 5 key facts about 49ers fifth-round pick Jaden Dugger, a long, athletic LB with DB roots, upside, and a developmental path in San Francisco.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
• Jaden Dugger joins 49ers' deep group of linebackers as fifth-round draft pick
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers entered the 2026 NFL Draft already knowing a lot about their group of linebackers.And one day after trading away Dee Winters, the 49ers addressed that position...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:40 PM
• 49ers select Jaden Dugger with No. 154 pick in 2026 draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers select Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns linebacker Jaden Dugger in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 154 overall pick (via a trade with the...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:28 PM
• 49ers use final pick to double-up on O-line in 2026 NFL draft
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  After not addressing the offensive line until Day 3, the San Francisco 49ers doubled up on the position.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers Select OL Enrique Cruz Jr. with the No. 179 Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  With the 179th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected OL Enrique Cruz.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Round 5, Pick 39: OT Enrique Cruz of Kansas
  From the Web › NFL.com
  With the 39th pick in the 5th round (179th overall), the San Francisco 49ers have selected OT Enrique Cruz of Kansas.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
• 49ers select OT Enrique Cruz in 5th round of 2026 NFL Draft
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  49ers draft OT Enrique Cruz Jr. in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, a 6-6 Kansas/Syracuse tackle with power, upside, and starter potential. Pick 179 overall.
  Site Staff • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
• 5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round pick CB Ephesians Prysock
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  5 things to know about 49ers fourth-round CB Ephesians Prysock, a 6' 3" Washington standout with elite traits, athletic upside, and Bay Area fit.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM
• What 2026 NFL Draft pick Ephesians Prysock adds to 49ers' secondary depth
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers’ top three cornerbacks are set.After that, it is anybody’s guess.The 49ers added a pair of veterans during the NFL free agency signing period, but...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:40 PM
• Meet the most interesting player from the 49ers' 2026 NFL draft class
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  There may not be a more fascinating player in the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 NFL draft class than LB Jaden Dugger.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM
• John Lynch defends 49ers' Kaelon Black pick in third round of 2026 NFL Draft
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers shocked much of the football world with their selection of Kaelon Black at pick No. 90 of the 2026 NFL Draft — but John Lynch was...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:20 PM
• 49ers select Ephesians Prysock with No. 139 pick in 2026 draft
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers select Washington Huskies cornerback Ephesians Prysock in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 139 overall pick.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
• 49ers add big, athletic LB in 5th round after trading away Dee Winters
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers traded a linebacker, and then drafted one on Day 3 of the NFL draft.
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Why 49ers draft pick Carver Willis is legitimate option for open left guard role
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers this week answered the big question about left tackle for the next couple of seasons.But there is still an opening on the offensive line, as they do not have...
  Share • Apr 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM