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Last Updated: Wed Jun 25, 2025, 8:42 PM

San Francisco 49ers

-- Kittle: Deebo Samuel Wanted a Fresh Start --
Wed Jun 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle said that he is going to miss Samuel but also knows that the wide receiver was looking to play out the rest of his career somewhere else. “I’m happy for him that he went to Washington,” Kittle said. “Guys need a fresh start sometimes, and he wanted a fresh start, and so, I’m very happy for him. I’m sad that I don’t have him on my team anymore because I just loved having him around the locker room and stuff like that. But I’m happy for him.”

-- Nick Martin Fractures Thumbs, But... --
Fri Jun 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco Chronicle reports 49ers 3rd-round draft pick LB Nick Martin (thumb) recently suffered a fractured thumb while lifting weights. The slight fracture did not sideline Martin during the offseason program. With no surgery required, he is expected to be ready for training camp.

-- 49ers Promote Three --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers made the following promotions in their personnel dept: Tariq Ahmad to Vice President, Player Personnel; R.J. Gillen to Assistant General Manager; and Brian Hampton to Assistant General Manager.

-- More Targets for George Kittle? --
Thu Jun 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NinersWire.com reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle may receive more routes this upcoming season because the team can use TE Luke Farrell as a blocking tight end in two-tight end sets, according to GM John Lynch.

-- 49ers Sign 4th-Rounder C.J. West --
Fri Jun 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed fourth-round draft pick DT C.J. West to a four-year contract.

-- CMC Doing Everything in Minicamp --
Thu Jun 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was one of the few stars to take reps in team drills during minicamp. McCaffrey has also participated in every phase of organized team activities. All signs out of San Francisco have pointed to McCaffrey being perfectly healthy after missing most of the 2024 season with bilateral Achilles tendinitis and eventually a season-ending PCL sprain.

-- Jennings & Pearsall to Sit Out Minicamp, But... --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says WR Jauan Jennings (calf) and WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) will be out for minicamp, but should be ready for training camp.

-- Aiyuk & Three More 49ers Heading to the PUP List --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports when the San Francisco 49ers report for training camp in late-July, WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee), S Malik Mustapha (knee), LB Curtis Robinson (knee), and QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) are likely to be placed on the PUP list. as they continue to rehab from their ACL surgeries, HC Kyle Shanahan indicated.

-- Trent Williams Not Thinking of Retirement --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

49ersWebZone.com reports 49ers OT Trent Williams turns 37 next month, but the San Francisco 49ers are still counting on the veteran to play a key role as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season. The 49ers kicked off their mandatory minicamp this week, with the first of two practices held on Tuesday. Williams was a full participant, preparing to enter his sixth season with the team. Speaking to reporters after practice, Williams was asked about his NFL future—specifically, how much longer he plans to keep playing. Surprisingly, he admitted that he didn't spend much time contemplating retirement this offseason. "I just feel like I do myself and my teammates a disservice if I'm looking towards the end," Williams explained. "I'm paid, people count on me to be here now. We've got goals and aspirations as a team. I just don't think putting brain power towards that helps us get to where we want to go. "When it happens, it happens. I think, one day, coming in, I should know when it's getting that time, and then, I do the responsible thing and let them know early enough so that they can make the adjustments needed." Williams added, "I would love to play until I'm 40. I would love to make it into that special group. But if it's not in my cards, it's not in my cards. But I'm gonna do everything physically possible. I'm gonna stay engaged."

-- Chris Conley Retires --
Sat Jun 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent WR Chris Conley, who most recently played for the 49ers, has decided to retire after 10 seasons.

-- 49ers Make Player Moves --
Tue Jun 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers have waived OL Nicholas Petit-Frere and placed WR Trent Taylor on the Injured Reserve List.

-- 49ers Acquire Bryce Huff --
Mon Jun 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired veteran DL Bryce Huff from Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick that can become a fourth. Conditions are tied to performance.

-- 49ers on the Verge of Acquiring Bryce Huff --
Fri May 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles are working to finalize a trade that will send DE Bryce Huff to the 49ers, likely in exchange for a mid-round draft pick.

-- Jordan Watkins Stands Out --
Fri May 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers drafted rookie WR Jordan Watkins stood out during voluntary OTAs on Thursday.

-- Ji'Ayir Brown OUT Until Training Camp --
Thu May 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) recently underwent surgery on his ankle and will be OUT until training camp in July.

-- Brandon Aiyuk Sits; CMC Very Healthy --
Thu May 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is not participating in voluntary organized team activities as he recovers from a torn ACL. Meanwhile, HC Kyle Shanahan sdays RB Christian McCaffrey is as “healthy as can be” and that the team must “protect him from himself.”

-- Ricky Pearsall Tweaks Hamstring --
Thu May 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring and is unlikely to practice in full until training camp starts in July.

-- 49ers Make Player Moves --
Wed May 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent LB Chazz Surratt. The team, also released P Mitch Wishnowsky.

-- 49ers Sign Thomas Morstead --
Wed May 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free-agent P Thomas Morstead.

-- Jake Moody Changes Kicking Style --
Tue May 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers PK Jake Moody changed his kicking style this offseason. He will battle veteran PK Greg Joseph this summer for the starting job. Moody has shifted from a three-step approach to a two-step approach in a bid to exchange distance for more accuracy in 2025.

-- 49ers Extend Fred Warner --
Mon May 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro LB Fred Warner have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract extension worth $63 million with $56.7 million guaranteed.

-- Fred Warner Close to Finalizing a New Deal with 49ers --
Mon May 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports the San Francisco 49ers and LB Fred Warner are reportedly on the verge of agreeing to a new contract. It's expected to be a multi-year contract extension.

-- Brock Purdy Has a No-Trade Clause --
Sun May 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s six-year contract comes with a no-trade clause. The no-trade device is becoming a more and more common aspect of high-end quarterback deals. And while news of a no-trade typically provokes oohs and ahhs, there’s an inescapable reality when it comes to players with starting-quarterback contracts. A no-trade clause isn’t really necessary, because no one is going to trade for a starting quarterback who doesn’t want to go to that team.

-- 49ers Sign Greg Joseph --
Fri May 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free-agent PK Greg Joseph to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers Extend Brock Purdy --
Fri May 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers are finalizing a five-year, $265 million extension with QB Brock Purdy, per agent Kyle Strongin of Range Sports. The deal has $165.05 million over its first three years, and $215 million over the first four. It runs through 2030 and $181 million is guaranteed for injury at signing.

-- D.J. Humphries Not Yet a 49er --
Thu May 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports 49ers and free-agent OT D.J. Humphries do not have a deal in place.

-- 49ers Sign 1st-Rounder Mykel Williams --
Wed May 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed first-round draft pick DE Mykel Williams to a four-year contract worth a fully guaranteed $24.9 million with a fifth-year team option.

-- 49ers Host Gabe Davis --
Mon May 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports free-agent WR Gabe Davis is visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Monday.

-- 49ers Sign Andre Dillard --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent OT Andre Dillard to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers Sign Seven Draft Rookies --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed seven drafted rookies.

-- 49ers Release Drake Jackson --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have waived DE Drake Jackson with a failed physical designation.

-- CMC Looks Awesome And... --
Thu May 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers OC Klay Kubiak says RB Christian McCaffrey “looks awesome” and yeah, he plans to get him the ball "as much as we can".

-- 49ers Sign Ross Dwelley --
Fri May 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco 49ers official website reports the 49ers have signed free-agent TE Ross Dwelley to a one-year contract.

-- George Kittle Nearly Traded? --
Fri May 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the 49ers turned down an offer to trade TE George Kittle for a second-round draft pick. The 49ers declined the trade and signed him to a four-year extension days later.

-- 49ers Sign D.J. Humphries --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran free-agent OT D.J. Humphries.

-- 49ers Extend George Kittle --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers and TE George Kittle have agreed to terms on a big new contract extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end. The deal is four years and $76.4 million with $40 million guaranteed.

-- Malik Mustapha Recovering from a Torn ACL --
Sat Apr 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) underwent an ACL repair following the 2024 season. He suffered the injury in Week 18, against the Cardinals. He took a cleat to the knee during the game. Initially, it was believed that he was fine. An MRI conducted later in the week revealed that the graft from a 2022 ACL repair had torn.

-- George Kittle Finally Shows --
Fri Apr 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle did not show up for the start of the offseason program, but on social media, he denied a report his absence was contract related. Kittle was back in the team facility Friday for conditioning. Kittle, 31, is entering the last year of a five-year, $75 million contract. He is scheduled to have a cap number of $22.026 million for 2025. Kittle and the 49ers are reportedly “far apart” on their contract talks, but Kittle denied a report he wants to become the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.

-- CMC Has No Restrictions --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

49ersWebZone reports San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is fully recovered from his injuries and participating in the offseason program with no restrictions. “I’m feeling great,” McCaffrey said. “It’s been such a smooth process, a lot of hard work. As soon as that injury happened in Buffalo, I was kind of. . . . This was my goal, to not miss a day of OTAs, be back, ready to go, with nothing hindering me, and that’s where I’m at.”

-- Fred Warner Shows --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner has elected to attend Phase I of the voluntary offseason program. Warner wants a new deal, but has two years left on his current contract. Warner said he's confident his agent and the 49ers will work out his contract over time and that he plans to be on hand throughout the offseason, training camp, etc.

-- Purdy Shows; Kittle No-Shows --
Tue Apr 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy has elected to attend Phase I of the voluntary offseason program, while TE George Kittle has remained away from the team. Both Purdy and Kittle are negotiating new deals with San Francisco.

-- Will Purdy & Kittle Show for Offseason Activities? --
Mon Apr 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports there is some uncertainty about whether QB Brock Purdy and TE George Kittle will show up for San Francisco 49ers voluntary activities on Tuesday. Both players are seeking a new contract this offseason. That said, the sides have made some progress toward a contract extension for Purdy.

-- 49ers Re-Sign Two --
Thu Apr 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports San Francisco 49ers OL Austen Pleasants and TE Jake Tonges have signed their one-year exclusive rights tendered contracts.

-- Isaac Alarcón Suspended Six Games --
Wed Apr 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers OT Isaac Alarcón has been suspended without pay for the first six games of 2025 for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He is still eligible to participate in all offseason practices and preseason games.

-- CMC Healthy; Jake Moody to Face Competition --
Tue Apr 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Mercury News reports San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is “healthy and doing great,” according to HC Kyle Shanahan. Meanwhile, PK Jake Moody will face competition with a yet-to-be-named veteran.

-- Brock Purdy Contract Watch --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says it is possible the team and QB Brock Purdy will agree before the start of the offseason program on a long-term deal. “I don’t think it’s too optimistic,” Lynch said. “I understand why Brock wants that. We’d like that very much so. We’ve just got to find that right place for both sides. I would love nothing more for that to be the case.” Purdy, who made $1.84 million last season after a check from the performance-based pay system, is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He is scheduled to make $5.346 million in 2025. “Brock wants to be with us,” Lynch said. “We want Brock to be with us. When that’s the case, these things typically get done. And does it happen this offseason? I don’t know. Hopefully it happens real soon this offseason.”

-- Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk Going Nowhere --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sporrts Bay Area reports 49ers GM John Lynch says WR Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team this season.

-- 49ers Made Last Ditch Effort to Re-Sign Dre Greenlaw --
Sun Mar 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Denver Post reports the process that resulted in LB Dre Greenlaw landing with the Broncos involved 49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan flying to Greenlaw’s home in Texas in an effort to keep him. The 49ers also increased their offer. “That was, like, a last-ditch effort,” Greenlaw’s adoptive father Brian Early said. But it was too late. Greenlaw had been courted by the Broncos, and he’d made up his mind. Greenlaw’s agent, J.R. Carroll, said Greenlaw sensed an opportunity to have a “fresh start” with an ascending defense in Denver. Another factor was the fact that the 49ers have been losing plenty of players.

-- Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely to be Traded --
Sun Mar 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers owe WR Brandon Aiyuk a $22.85 million bonus if he’s on their roster Tuesday, April 1st. Once the 49ers pay that bonus, any trade talks for Aiyuk would be off, and he would be expected to spend the 2025 season in San Francisco. So Tuesday looms as Aiyuk’s unofficial trade deadline, and no deal currently is expected by that date.

-- Brandon Aiyuk Not Ready to Play Until Midseason? --
Fri Mar 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it appears San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (torn ACL) could be ready to play by midseason. “From what I understand, Dr. Neal ElAttrache is pleased with his progress. He’s coming along. I think he’s ready to play by midseason,” Schefter said.

-- 49ers to Draft a RB? --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Frrancisco 49ers will likely draft a running back at some point in this year’s draft.

-- 49ers to Sign Siran Neal --
Mon Mar 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign free-agent DB Siran Neal to a two-year contract.

-- 49ers Trade Jordan Mason --
Sat Mar 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have acquired RB Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in the trade and swap picks with the Vikings in this year's draft, sources said. San Francisco will receive pick No. 160 and Minnesota will get pick No. 187, sources said. Mason has also agreed to terms with the Vikings on a two-year deal with $7 million fully guaranteed and a maximum value of $12 million. It’s a base deal of $10.5 million with $7.23 million fully guaranteed at signing. He can make up to $1.5 million more in incentives and escalators.

-- 49ers to Re-Sign Kyle Jusczyk --
Sat Mar 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent FB Kyle Jusczyk is re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal. The contract includes $7 million fully guaranteed. It includes an annual $250,000 annual Pro Bowl incentive as part of the $8 million total package.

-- 49ers Sign One --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed LS Jon Weeks to a one-year, $1.422 million contract.

-- 49ers Release One --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the San Francisco 49ers have released LS Taybor Pepper.

-- 49ers to Sign Mac Jones --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Mac Jones has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year deal for $7M with 5M guaranteed. The max value is $11.5M.

-- 49ers to Host Juan Thornhill --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports free-agent S Juan Thornhill is visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday.

-- 49ers to Sign Tre Brown --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Tre Brown to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers to Sign Demarcus Robinson --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers and WR Demarcus Robinson are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $9.5M total with $6M fully guaranteed.

-- 49ers Sign Jason Pinnock --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent S Jason Pinnock to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers to Sign Luke Gifford --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign free-agent LB Luke Gifford to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers to Re-Sign Curtis Robinson --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers aren't tendering RFA LB Curtis Robinson, but he will be signing a one-year deal with the team, per source.

-- 49ers Release Leonard Floyd --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have released veteran DE Leonard Floyd, saving about $1.5 million against the salary cap.

-- 49ers to Sign Richie Grant --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent S Richie Grant on a one-year contract.

-- 49ers Tender Jordan Mason --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers tendered RFA RB Jordan Mason with the second-round tender, per source. The tender is worth $5.3 million for one year. Mason can negotiate with other teams and the 49ers are free to match any offer he gets. If they choose not to, the team signing him gives up a second-round pick.

-- 49ers Release Kyle Juszczyk --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have released veteran FB Kyle Juszczyk.

-- 49ers Re-Sign Kevin Givens --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed DT Kevin Givens to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers Re-Sign Patrick Taylor --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed RB Patrick Taylor to a one-year contract.

-- 49ers to Sign Luke Farrell --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent TE Luke Farrell on a three-year contract.

-- 49ers Release Maliek Collins --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have released DT Maliek Collins.

-- 49ers Working to Sign Joey Bosa --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco Standard reports free-agent DE Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it's headed toward a deal. Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal plus incentives.

-- 49ers Eyeing Jonathan Allen --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco Chronicle reports the 49ers are expected to target signing free-agent DT Jonathan Allen.

-- Adios Javon Hargrave --
Thu Mar 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers have informed DT Javon Hargrave that he will be released on the first day of the league year next week, per source.

-- 49ers to Trade Deebo Samuel --
Sun Mar 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington is acquiring San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel in exchange for a fifth-round pick, per sources. Samuel, due $21.7 million in 2025, will reunite with Commanders GM Adam Peters, who previously spent seven seasons with the 49ers front office. The 49ers selected Samuel 36th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. The trade won't be official until the new league year starts on March 12.

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-- Brandon Aiyuk Drawing Trade Interest --
Sat Mar 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports teams have expressed interest in trading for San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk.

-- Deebo Samuel Drawing Serious Trade Interest --
Fri Feb 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans have had significant interest in trading for 49ers WR Deebo Samuel, with talks progressing in recent days, sources said. Other teams, including the Steelers and Broncos, have also checked in, but Houston and Washington are believed to be the most aggressive.

-- John Lynch Speaks on CMC --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says RB Christian McCaffrey is “doing great” this offseason. “Christian’s doing really well,” Lynch said. “I think he was really frustrated with the way last season went. He’s doing everything possible as he did in preparation for last year. We’re hoping ‘CMC’ is out there and going to have a tremendous year. If he’s healthy, he will have a tremendous year. That’s just what he does.” After missing the season’s first two months with bilateral Achilles tendinitis, McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury that ended his season in the Dec. 1 loss to Buffalo. As for 2025, Lynch said he thinks McCaffrey will be able to participate in “at least parts” of the offseason program. “We will be judicious and follow the medical folks’ advice on that,” Lynch said. “Christian has done a great job doing the rehab. He’s tireless — if anything, you always have to say ‘Woah’ to Christian. As my friend, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says, ‘It’s a lot better to have to say ‘Woah’ than it is to say ‘Sic ‘em.’ Christian is a ‘Woah’ guy because he’s going to do everything possible to give himself a chance.”

-- John Lynch Speaks on George Kittle --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says the team is interested in extending TE George Kittle, but said other matters are taking priority right now. “We’ve already talked about it,” Lynch said. “We want George to retire a Niner. He’s one of those guys. He’s a Niner through and through. And so, we want that to become a reality. I think the only thing on that is timing, and that’s no different from what I’ve told George and his agent. So, some other things that we’re focused on, and George is certainly there. But I think that’s something we want to all see become a reality, including George.”

-- 49ers Will Try to Trade Deebo Samuel --
Wed Feb 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says the team will try to honor WR Deebo Samuel’s trade request.

-- Trent Williams Will Play in 2025 --
Wed Feb 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says OT Trent Williams will play in 2025.

-- 49ers Begin Work to Extend Brock Purdy --
Wed Feb 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says negotiations have started with QB Brock Purdy on a new long-term contract.

-- 49ers Name Mick Lombardi --
Tue Feb 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have named Mick Lombardi Quarterbacks Coach.

-- 49ers Re-Sign Ben Bartch --
Mon Feb 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed OL Ben Bartch to a one-year contract.

-- De'Vondre Campbell Doubles Down on Quitting on the 49ers --
Sat Feb 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell refused to play and walked off the sideline in the middle of a game in Week #15, resulting in the 49ers suspending him for the rest of the season. Campbell did not explain himself until Friday, when he unleashed a rant on social media. Campbell’s rant still didn’t explain why he left the team, but he did suggest that he’s content being done with the NFL after playing nine seasons and making about $40 million. “I ain’t addressing shit. I’m rich and never have to work another day of my life and I told HC Kyle Shannahan and GM John Lynch that when they FaceTime me and begged me to come out there an hour after Green Bay cut me,” Campbell wrote.

-- Jon Feliciano Retires --
Thu Feb 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent C Jon Feliciano wrote on social media Thursday that he still has the desire to play football, but "realized I had to leave the game" because he knows that he won't able to make it through an entire season. Feliciano did leave the door open for a short-term return to action, however. Feliciano has played 10 seasons in the NFL.

-- Deebo Samuel Likely to be Released --
Sun Feb 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers will likely ultimately release WR Deebo Samuel. Trading him is complicated, as doing so before June 1st would result in a dead-cap hit twice as large as simply keeping him. However, the 49ers could reduce the salary-cap impact by designating him a post-June 1st release. A trade poses additional challenges. Samuel could refuse to play for a team he doesn't want to join. If other teams expect the 49ers to release him anyway, they may not be willing to part with significant draft capital. "There could be a team out there that wants to get ahead of a second team to get him, but Samuel's agent is going to tell that team 'No, he doesn't want to play there,' in which case it's over. So, I think that releasing him and allowing him to kind of choose his next home is probably the way this is going to go."

-- 49ers Name Ray Brown --
Sat Feb 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the San Francisco 49ers have named Ray Brown Cornerbacks Coach.

-- Brandon Aiyuk Rehab Update --
Tue Feb 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (torn ACL/MCL) could be ready for the start of the season, though that’s uncertain. It is likely that he’ll start training camp on the PUP list as he recovers.

-- Best Fits for Deebo Samuel --
Mon Feb 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans are the best fits to acquire WR Deebo Samuel from the 49ers.

-- Deebo Samuel & Agent Can Seek Trade Partner --
Sun Feb 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers have granted WR Deebo Samuel and his agent permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season. “It was a hard conversation to have with HC Kyle Shanahan because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said today. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.”

-- 49ers Expected to Shop Deebo Samuel --
Sun Feb 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers are expected to explore trading WR Deebo Samuel. It’s not a certainty that Samuel is done in San Francisco, but both sides appear to be at peace with moving on. Samuel will be 29 at the start of next season and is heading into the final year of a three-year contract extension he signed in 2022. He is also coming off one of his worst years as a pro.

-- 49ers Hiring Gus Bradley --
Fri Feb 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports longtime NFL coach Gus Bradley is joining the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff, per sources.

-- Brock Purdy Could Get $55-$60 Million Per Season --
Wed Feb 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy could wind up with a contract worth $55-$60 million per season in a new long-term deal.

-- 49ers Name Brant Boyer --
Mon Jan 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers have named Brant Boyer special teams coordinator.

-- 49ers Name Robert Saleh --
Sat Jan 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have named former Jets HC Robert Saleh Defensive Coordinator.

-- 49ers Set to Name Robert Saleh --
Thu Jan 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers are expected to name former Jets HC Robert Saleh as their new defensive coordinator.

-- Lynch Wants to Extend Brock Purdy --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says he has interest in QB Brock Purdy “being around here for a long, long time.”

-- Adios Javon Hargrave --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says the team will release DT Javon Hargrave as a post-June 1st designation.

-- 49ers Name Klay Kubiak --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Bay Area News reports the San Francisco 49ers have promoted offensive pass game specialist Klay Kubiak to Offensive Coordinator.

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