San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are an NFL team in the San Francisco Bay Area that competes in the NFC West division. The team started in the All-America Football Conference and moved to the NFL in 1949 when the leagues merged. The 49ers nickname comes from the prospectors who flocked to California in the 1849 Gold Rush.
Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, and Steve Young are among the notable former players enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The 49ers are one of the most decorated franchises in the NFL as they have multiple Super Bowl wins. The division rival Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals are fierce rivals, as are the Dallas Cowboys.
First season: 1946
Head coach: Kyle Shanahan
Stadium: Levi’s Stadium
Number of Super Bowl titles: 5
Colors: Red and gold
Mascot: Sourdough Sam
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The San Francisco 49ers had title hopes during the 2024 NFL campaign after coming up short in the Super Bowl the year prior, but ultimately disappointed last season. They finished with a 6-11 record, and in last place in the NFC West after winning the division crown in each of the previous two years. They […]
San Francisco enters the 2025 NFL Draft with 11 picks and a clear focus on rebuilding in the trenches After a stunningly disappointing 6-11 campaign in 2024, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves at a pivotal moment. A team that began the season favored in every matchup now stands at a crossroads, in need of […]
49ers owner Jed York is ready to work with quarterback Brock Purdy on a contract extension. 49ers’ Owner Comments On Brock Purdy’s Contract Extension #49ers owner Jed York told me on Brock Purdy deal: “I don't think we're that far apart. I think we can sit down and get something done. Whenever he's ready, we're […]
There have been rumblings and rumors that the San Francisco 49ers could be looking to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. None of their potential negotiations have come to fruition, though, and the team will be handing the player a hefty roster bonus if he is still on the team by Tuesday afternoon. 49ers Owe Brandon […]
The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of a drastic roster turnover, having parted ways with some of their key players this NFL off-season. We might be able to add wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the list soon enough, as there are rumors that teams around the league are making offers for the 27-year-old […]
The roster for the 49ers is going to look different in 2025. A Super Bowl team just over a year ago, San Francisco has seen more than a handful of key pieces leave via free agency so far this year. And according to the numbers, the $321 million that other NFL teams have spent on […]
The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing some serious changes this offseason. The amount of players that have departed so far has been well documented, as key pieces have been jettisoned from both sides of the ball. One NFL pundit believes that they should commit to a full rebuild, and that apparently includes trading star running […]
Teams around the NFL began their roster building on Monday during the start of free agency. Franchises like the Patriots and Commanders bolstered their talent pool by spending big money, as did the Bears and Bengals. But some teams saw major change by way of subtraction, and perhaps none more than the San Francisco 49ers. […]
Brock Purdy is looking for a lucrative new contract with the 49ers this offseason. But San Francisco appears to be starting the negotiations with a rather low offer. Purdy has been arguably the best value in the NFL over the least couple of seasons. Thanks to being the last pick in the 2022 Draft, the […]
The San Francisco 49ers enter the offseason having missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Like every organization, the 49ers have plenty of team needs. Specifically, what do they need to do to return to the postseason? Here are five positions the 49ers should target in the NFL Draft and free agency. Quarterback […]