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Why the 49ers Extended WR Jauan Jennings

A wide receiver on the San Francisco 49ers was extended this past week. And no, it wasn't Brandon Aiyuk. There has been zero progress made on that end.

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AFC Contender May Land 49ers Star Wideout in Blockbuster Trade

AFC Contender the Pittsburgh Steelers may land 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel in a blockbuster trade this offseason. A new report says that the Steelers may acquire Samuel or Aiyuk in a trade.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / 2 hours ago

49ers keeping competition open at key position on O-line

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of options at right guard.

Broncos' Sean Payton shares promising Bo Nix update amid competition

Former NFL GM has huge praise for Packers QB Jordan Love

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San Francisco 49ers News / FirstSportz / 4 minutes ago

Ex-49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders claims Brock Purdy will ‘prove all critics’ wrong with his performance

Brock Purdy has silenced the doubters with his remarkable performance this year. The quarterback put on a show all season long after critics had dubbed him to be a one-hit wonder who was unlikely to be able to achieve the same level of success he did when he got his first start in the league.

Dominick Puni News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 3 hours ago

What 49ers OL Coach Chris Foerster Likes About Dominick Puni

One of the more intriguing players that the San Francisco 49ers drafted in late April was offensive lineman Dominick Puni. Puni is the epitome of versatility as he played both as a tackle and a guard in college.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 2 hours ago

49ers featured in half of 10 most likely NFC championship matchups

There’s no concern about a Super Bowl hangover when it comes to ESPN’s Football Power Index. Despite a Super Bowl LVIII loss, the 49ers are expected to be one of the best, if not the best, teams in the NFL again in 2024 according to ESPN’s FPI.

Deommodore Lenoir News / 49ers Webzone / 55 minutes ago

49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir fires back at former teammate Willie Snead: 'I hope they bring Snead back so I can strap him up'

Last month, former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Willie Snead IV, made some comments that appeared to be aimed in the direction of his old team. Snead posted on social media, "All I want is to go back to a team that isn't afraid to let guys compete for a roster spot.

Dre Greenlaw News / Niners Wire / 1 hour ago

Dre Greenlaw absence glaring in PFF LB rankings for 2024

Pro Football Focus is dolling out its positional rankings for the 2024 season. The 49ers are typically well-represented atop these rankings, and the linebacker list is no exception.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

49ers reporter breaks down OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers are through two weeks of OTAs (organized team activities). WR Brandon Aiyuk and RB Christian McCaffrey have been no-shows during OTAs.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 2 hours ago

49ers TE George Kittle Seems Discouraged After his 2nd Super Bowl Loss

SANTA CLARA -- George Kittle usually is the 49ers' most enthusiastic player. This offseason, he seems borderline somber, as if he still hasn't gotten over the 49ers' latest Super Bowl loss and maybe never will.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 1 hour ago

Former NFL OC Says What the 49ers Must Change to Win the Super Bowl

The 49ers have been on the doorstep of a Super Bowl Championship for five years and they haven't won one yet. Clearly, they need to change something about their team, but they don't know what to change.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 50 minutes ago

Former NFL OC Breaks Down Why the 49ers Lost Super Bowl LVIII

The 49ers still don't seem to know exactly why they lost Super Bowl LVIII. They were the favorites. Their quarterback was healthy. They had the lead late in the fourth quarter and in overtime.

Brandon Aiyuk News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 1 hour ago

Former NFL OC Explains Why the 49ers Should Trade Brandon Aiyuk

The 49ers don't seem to know what to do with Brandon Aiyuk. They want to keep him, but they don't want to pay him what the wide receiver market says he's worth.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 1 hour ago

Former NFL Offensive Coordinator Evaluates 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy is one of the most successful young quarterbacks in NFL history, but he wouldn't fit every offensive system. Some coaches would appreciate him more than others.

Arik Armstead News / 49ers Webzone / 32 minutes ago

49ers gain about $17 million in cap space

The San Francisco 49ers owned about $8.24 million in salary cap space yesterday, per OverTheCap.com. Today, that number jumped to an initial estimate of $25.25 million.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / 36 minutes ago

Former NFL Offensive Coordinator Assesses 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan

Kyle Shanahan has accomplished almost everything a coach can achieve. He has been the Coordinator of the Year and he has gone to three Super Bowls. But he hasn't won one yet.

Jauan Jennings News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

Who is the most underappreciated player on the 49ers?

Could that player be the wide receiver the 49ers just got a deal done with? So Jauan Jennings got an extension done with the San Francisco 49ers. While fans are arguing over if it’s a good deal or not now that the salary cap figures have come out, the better argument has been if he is the most underappreciated 49er.

San Francisco 49ers News / FirstSportz / 20 minutes ago

Matt Maiocco believes Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall signing will result in the 49ers opting to move on from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in the long term

The San Francisco 49ers are ensuring the team has multiple offensive weapons to work with. Despite the team’s reluctance to sign Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term extension, the team offered Jauan Jennings a two-year deal recently to keep him in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future.

Jauan Jennings News / 49ers Webzone / 14 hours ago

Why NFL.com calls Jauan Jennings the 49ers' most underappreciated player

Tom Blair of NFL Media recently assessed each NFC roster to identify the most underappreciated player for each team, compiling the findings in a feature for NFL.com.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / 12 hours ago

NFL Analyst Drops Intriguing Comparison For 49ers’ Rookie Receiver

The San Francisco 49ers selected University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft last month, and it was viewed by many as a steal.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / 14 hours ago

49ers 1,100-Yard Running Back Could Be Available For Trade

Former sixth-round pick Elijah Mitchell recorded 1,100 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, but the 49ers could look to trade him after just three seasons.

Brock Purdy News / NFL Analysis Network / 18 hours ago

Former Player Calls Out Critics Of San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the most disrespected players in the sport, and it seems like no matter what he does, there will be naysayers.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / May 31

San Francisco 49ers Star George Kittle Reveals Shocking Injury Details

The San Francisco 49ers picked George Kittle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has been with the team ever since. Since then, the star tight end has solidified his place among the top players in the league at his position and nearly always keeps his team in the running for major honors.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / May 30

Latest Roster Move Could Spell the End of 49ers Star Receiver

The latest roster move could spell the end of 49ers star receiver, Brandon Aiyuk this offseason. It seems imminent that the 49ers could trade Aiyuk after Jauan Jennings’s extension that keeps him through the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 30