49ers News

49ers are replenishing a damaged roster, not splurging in free agency

Kevin Jones

March 9, 2017

This football team is going to be not only watchable next season, there will be some damn exiting games, and likely a few upsets. Don’t get overly excited, but these moves are the small step that will help the 49ers return to relevancy.
Aldon Smith detained for public intoxication in San Francisco

Jake Montero

March 9, 2017

Awaiting reinstatement into the NFL, Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith was detained in San Francisco Thursday morning as first reported by KTVU News.
49ers interested in TE Martellus Bennett [report]

Song Park

March 9, 2017

In the first official day of free agency, the 49ers are expected to be very active in adding players to their roster. So far, it looks like John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are working to continue to improve the offensive talent from last season.
49ers plan to sign blocking TE Logan Paulsen [report]

Jake Montero

March 9, 2017

After signing Vance McDonald to a multi-year deal in December, the 49ers are looking to beef up their depth at the tight end position.
49ers strongly indicated to Hoyer he’s the starting QB for 2017 [report]

Kevin Jones

March 9, 2017

Snyder and his front office really only have two choices at this point: Rent Cousins for a year or try and get some type of trade compensation for him now. Cousins has too many options in front of him and a strong relationship with Shanahan. Why would he want to be the face of a…
Joe Staley makes light-hearted pitch to woo more free agents to San Francisco

Jake Montero

March 9, 2017

With the excitement surrounding the 49ers at the highest it’s been since the Jim Harbaugh-era, 49ers left tackle Joe Staley sent out a tweet Thursday morning pitching the team as an excellent destination for free agents.
Kirk Cousins requests a trade, rebuffed by Dan Snyder [report]

Jake Montero

March 9, 2017

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins has requested to be traded from the Washington Redskins but has been told not to get his hopes up by owner Dan Snyder, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.
Torrey Smith to sign with Eagles on three-year deal [report]

Jake Montero

March 9, 2017

Just two days after his release from the 49ers, wide receiver Torrey Smith has a new home. Smith has agreed to a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $15-million dollars according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
49ers one of several teams pushing for former All-Pro defensive lineman [report]

Jake Montero

March 8, 2017

After agreeing to deals with four offensive players on Wednesday, the 49ers are turning their attention to the defensive side of the ball.
49ers to sign former Raiders LB Malcolm Smith to five-year deal [report]

Josh Lander

March 8, 2017

After their interest was initially reported by Peter Schrager of Fox Sports, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee is reporting that the 49ers are expected to ink a deal with former Raiders linebacker Malcolm Smith.