Free Agent Profile: Preston Smith
The EDGE position being one of need for the San Francisco 49ers is no secret. Since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch took over the franchise in 2017, the position has not been properly addressed. Late-rou
DeForest Buckner
How much will the 49ers roster change over the next 4 years?
The 49ers have three players potentially signed through 2022. Time to consider who will be around when that time arrives.
49ers trying to find best use for Solomon Thomas, Arik Armstead
Before the 49ers can address their needs in the draft and free agency, they must first figure out how to use the pass-rushers they have on the roster.
2019 First-Round Mock Draft – February 14, 2019
A projection of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Elvis Dumervil discusses 49ers decisions, past and future, at edge rusher
"I’ve been caught up in a lot of a lot of contract negotiations, so I have a firm understanding of how that works."
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Elvis Dumervil on DeForest Buckner: 'I think he's going to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come'
Elvis Dumervil spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers. The team opted not to pick up his second-year option, and a few months later, Dumervil announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NF
NFC West is and will continue to be loaded with pass rushers
Frank Clark is the Seattle Seahawks top priority, but with Pete Carroll already saying several times that Clark isn’t going anywhere — meaning that they’ll franchise tag him if need be — he almost...
What is the Seahawks’ biggest position of need in 2019?
Despite the Seahawks' ability to find success in a re-building year, not all of their depth issues were resolved just as quickly. In fact, on glaring hole from 2018 remains their biggest area of need in 2019.
Buckner listed in PFF’s top-10 players to not make the top-101
Another consolation prize.
Barnwell: Wait on Goff? Offseason moves to improve NFC West teams
The Rams shouldn't give a mega-extension to their quarterback. The Seahawks should, though. And the Niners should keep their QB insurance.
Eric Reid signs three-year Panthers contract; Colin Kaepernick still unsigned
Despite the murmurs about Reid's activism being a "distraction," he posted 71 combined tackles -- the second-most of his career -- in just 13 games.
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49ers projected $60M in salary cap space with free agency a month away
"All of these scenarios, we're always looking forward and doing a lot of planning."
49ers' DeForest Buckner named among top 10 players not to make PFF's Top 101 list
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner was snubbed during the Pro Bowl selections in December. He eventually earned a trip to the annual all-star game after Philadelphia Eagles defensi