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/Sports/NFL/San Francisco 49ers/ Last Updated: Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 @ 7:00pm EDT

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49ers QB Brock Purdy an obvious choice in unique all-time draft ranking

ESPN analyst Ben Solak recently embarked on an intriguing project: naming the best NFL Draft pick ever at each slot from No. 1 to No. 262. One recent San Francisco 49ers selection was an obvious choice for that final spot—quarterback Brock Purdy, who became "Mr.

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'He'll be ready': 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey motivated heading into 2025 season

After an injury-riddled 2024 season limited Christian McCaffrey to just four games, the San Francisco 49ers star running back embarked on a meticulously planned offseason, determined to return to his NFL Offensive Player of the Year form.

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NFC Notes: Bryce Huff, Terrance Ferguson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers DE Joey Bosa envisions DE Bryce Huff, whom the team recently acquired from the Eagles, having a resurgence moving back to the defensive line. “He was one of the guys that I liked to really watch when he was with the Jets,” he said, via NY Times.

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49ers 90-in-90: Is Kurtis Rourke a Mac Jones replacement down the line?

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Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers’ offseason roster in 90 posts (over 90 or so days). Today is QB Kurtis Rourke

The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been shy about churning through backup quarterbacks since moving on from C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens. That was Brock Purdy for about 60 percent of his rookie season. Since Purdy took over as the starter, we’ve seen Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen, Josh Dobbs, and now Mac Jones.

The Niners drafted...

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49ers training camp: 6 intriguing position battles to watch

The San Francisco 49ers enter training camp with far less drama than in recent years. Quarterback Brock Purdy signed a lucrative extension, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid players, while tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner also secured their futures with the team through new deals.

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49ers fans are predicting a big bounce back year for Brock Purdy

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Here come the 49ers and Brock Purdy in 2025

The results are in! The San Francisco 49ers and 49ers fans are very confident in a bounce-back season for their newly extended signal caller. The most famous final draft pick in NFL history just signed a lucrative extension and is ready to roll into training camp, following a disappointing 6-11 season in 2024.

Brock Purdy has the third-most passing yards over the past two seasons, with only Jared Goff and...

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49ers named among best landing spots for veteran nickel Mike Hilton

Athlon Sports recently named veteran cornerback Mike Hilton as a strong free-agent option for the San Francisco 49ers, and the potential addition seems to make a lot of sense for a team that could be looking to bolster its secondary.

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The 49ers have 17 players listed as the best draft pick ever at their draft slot

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ESPN’s Benjamin Solak went through every pick ever in the NFL draft to decide who was the best player at each draft slot. Unsurprisingly, the San Francisco 49ers were well-represented.

ESPN’s Benjamin Solak determined the best draft pick ever at every draft slot from No. 1 to 262. We know who this list will end with, but there were 16 other San Francisco 49ers who were also recognized. Here they are.

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A four-time Super...

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Mac Jones' 49ers reset: Kyle Shanahan unlocking QB's potential

Mac Jones is determined to rejuvenate his career, choosing to sign a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason to serve as Brock Purdy's backup.

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49ers QBs speak: Mac Jones, Tanner Mordecai on learning from Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones joked that now that Brock Purdy is among the NFL's highest-paid players, he knows who to call if he ever needs some Venmo money.

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49ers offseason: A high-stakes gamble on youth and a revamped defense

The San Francisco 49ers will field a dramatically different roster in 2025, with the most noticeable changes on the defensive side of the ball. Several veteran contributors were let go as the team looked to slash future spending in anticipation of quarterback Brock Purdy's new contract.

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49ers trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Thursday edition

Think you can figure out which Niners player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Niners Nation! We’re back for another day of the Niners Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

Today’s Niners Nation in-5 game

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Golden Nuggets: Who else should the 49ers sign?

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Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

Could Amari Cooper or Keenan Allen help the 49ers in 2025?

“The 49ers used the first waves of free agency to purge rather than collect big names, but neither Allen nor Cooper would likely cost a ton at this point of the offseason,” Benjamin wrote. “Yes, San Francisco’s wide receiver corps is theoretically set for the long term with both Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall in tow, but the...

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49ers’ top draft pick backed to ‘wreak havoc’ in rookie year by new veteran teammate

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The 49ers bet on Mykel Williams’ upside in the 2025 NFL Draft, and one new teammate expects the gamble to pay off.

The 49ers are yet to even go through a full padded practice, but there are already extremely high expectations for their top draft pick Mykel Williams.

San Francisco selected Williams 11th overall in large part for his ability to dominate in the run game, while also backing him to make the necessary progress as a pass rusher after a college...

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49ers CB hunt: Should they target Samuel Jr., Douglas, or Hilton?

The San Francisco 49ers have been linked to several cornerbacks this offseason after losing Charvarius Ward to the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. While the team appears confident with Deommodore Lenoir and second-year corner Renardo Green as starters, it plans to let training camp competition determine the third cornerback.

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Is Robert Saleh the best defensive coordinator in the NFL?

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The Niners brought back their esteemed defensive coordinator for 2025.

The San Francisco 49ers have had a relatively quiet offseason in comparison to past years. They didn’t make any major free agency moves. They extended their key players before organized team activities (OTAs). They focused heavily on the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting 11 players.

Really, the biggest move they made this offseason was bringing back Robert Saleh as their defensive...

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Could Amari Cooper or Keenan Allen help the 49ers in 2025?

The San Francisco 49ers have significant salary cap flexibility heading into 2025, with an estimated $45.7 million surplus—the second most in the NFL. However, much of that space is earmarked for the future now that quarterback Brock Purdy is among the league's highest-paid players.

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George Kittle, Baker Mayfield agree 49ers' Fred Warner is a top trash talker

There's plenty of trash-talking on an NFL field, as players try to get into their opponents' heads to throw them off their game. In a sport decided by inches, any mental edge can prove crucial.

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Which 49ers player will make their first Pro Bowl in 2025?

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The 49ers have been well-represented in the Pro Bowl under Kyle Shanahan. Will they have any first-timers this season?

During their 2024 Super Bowl run, the San Francisco 49ers had a whopping nine players selected, including a host of others named as alternates. The 49ers weren’t nearly as well-represented during last year’s Pro Bowl. Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, and Fred Warner represented the team, although four...

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49ers' Bryce Huff addition ranked a top 10 offseason trade

The Philadelphia Eagles gave up on Bryce Huff after just one season, unable to get the same production out of the defensive end that he showcased during his final year with the New York Jets.

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