A Look at San Francisco 49ers Defense
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Yes, the 49ers acquired a pair of defensive linemen earlier this week. But neither is exactly the edge pass rusher the 49ers currently lack.
Process of elimination suggests Phillips is the one player who could boost the Niners’ pass rush. He’s a free agent after this season, and would likely cost the 49ers no more than $7-9 million in 2025. But he’s a rental, which John Lynch has gone out of his way to say that’s not the direction the team wants to head.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Brandon Parker to the practice squad. To make room on the practice squad, the team released offensive lineman Andre Dillard. Strangely, this is the opposite of Tuesday's roster moves, when the 49ers released Parker from the practice squad to add Dillard.
The San Francisco 49ers added depth in the trenches with a pair of roster moves leading up to a Week 8 showdown with the Houston Texans.
The 49ers have an identity crisis. They don't know if they're good or bad. And they don't know who's in and who's out.
But on Tuesday, the 49ers announced they had signed tight end Brayden Willis to their practice squad, a player who has moved on and off San Francisco’s roster since 2023. And, in light of Kittle and Willis’ returns, the 49ers also announced that Swinson has now been released.
The San Francisco 49ers will hold three full practices this week as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants.  Head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, and offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak are scheduled to speak with the media. The...
The 49ers just lost 26-15 to the Houston Texans, who came into the game with just two wins and four losses. Now, the 49ers have five wins and three losses, which is good, but they didn't play like a playoff team today. They played like pure pretenders.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. lost the starting job when he suffered a dislocated shoulder in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Now he’ll re-emerge as the starter in Skattebo’s absence. In the six games he’s appeared in, he’s rushed for 159 yards on 45 carries with one touchdown.