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San Francisco heads into the 2026 NFL Draft with six picks (27, 58, and four fourth-rounders) after an active offseason, but their signings appear to cancel out any compensatory picks in 2027, a rare situation for the franchise, with Jauan Jennings still unsigned and the clock ticking toward the April 27 deadline.
The 49ers signed former Bengals DE Cam Sample to a one-year deal and are balancing roster moves with draft chatter, highlighting a potential YAC boost from Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. while scouting multiple fourth-round targetsâMalik Muhammad, Julian Neal, Hezekiah Masses, Xavier Scott, and Emmett Johnsonâacross a wide range of reports.
A roundup of mock drafts shows the San Francisco 49ers entertaining first-round picks that depart from their expected needs (WR and EDGE), with candidates such as Clemson DT Peter Woods, Utah OT Caleb Lomu, Clemson OT Blake Miller, Texas A&M edge Howell, and Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq highlighted across outlets, illustrating how board dynamics could push San Francisco to address non-need positions in the opening round.
With Trent Williams aging and no clear long-term tackle successor, the 49ers arenât prioritizing an offensive-tackle pick in Round 1; ESPN notes theyâre more connected to wide receivers, with Texas A&Mâs KC Concepcion as a name to watch, though questions remain about his size and fit in Shanahanâs offense.
The piece maps out San Franciscoâs potential dream and nightmare outcomes in the first two rounds of the NFL draft: ideal scenarios include teams trading back into Day 1 to help the Niners gain future picks, plus more offensive-line and non-premium positions being drafted; it also highlights hopeful targets like linebackers, safeties, and specific edge rushers who could fall, while warning of a WR run that could force the Niners into trades or reach picks. In the second round, the article notes both the value of cornerbacks and potential fallers at WR and TE, and warns against overreaching if top targets disappear, offering multiple paths to quality rookies without moving up.
The 49ers conducted tests on the nearby substation and found exposure levels far below unsafe thresholds, calling the concerns a âbig nothing burger.â They emphasized player and staff safety, announced planned upgrades to hydro facilities and extra therapy staff, and indicated momentum in contract talks with left tackle Trent Williams.
San Francisco 49ers president John Lynch says independent testing of alleged electromagnetic-field exposure at Leviâs Stadium found levels far below health concerns, calling the issue a ânothing burgerâ and stressing player, coach, and staff wellness. While the team pursues ongoing contract talks with Trent Williams, Lynch quipped about potential interest in Joey Bosa and also announced Jauan Jennings will move on to another team, praising his impact during his time with the 49ers.
The 49ers are reportedly weighing a long-term trade for Myles Garrett to address an aging roster, a move tied to Brownsâ reworked contract that adds cap flexibility through 2030; the piece also analyzes draft prospects Caleb Lomu and Spencer Fano and where they might fit in SFâs plans, including potential selections at 27 or 58.
The San Francisco 49ers will open the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australiaâthe NFLâs first regular-season game thereâon Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With a 17-hour time difference, players will take the field Friday morning in Melbourne and the game will air Thursday night on the West Coast; hospitality and general public tickets go on sale April 6â7 via Ticketmaster, with travel packages available through On Location.
The NFL announced Australiaâs first-ever regular-season game: the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Sept. 11, with a kickoff around 10:35 a.m. AEST and a live LA broadcast on Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT; ticket sales and travel packages will be handled by Ticketmaster and On Location, with presale and sale dates released.
The NFL announced Australiaâs first regular-season game will feature the Rams vs. 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with kickoff set for 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. PT) on Sept. 10, and Sept. 11 local time in Melbourne; tickets and hospitality packages will go on sale in the coming weeks, with the broadcast network to be announced.
Mike Evans leaves the Buccaneers after 12 seasons to sign with the San Francisco 49ers, with Bucs GM Jason Licht calling the departure tough but respectful and Evans saying itâs about football and a new 'second wind.' The Rams re-signed Kamren Curl and anticipate integrating incoming Chiefs cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, with Oregon OL Alex Harkey set for a private Rams workout and buzz about Kirk Cousins as a potential backup if Jimmy Garoppolo isnât retained. The Seahawks added four players (Emanuel Wilson, Brady Russell, Josh Jones, Rodney Thomas) on short-term deals to bolster the roster.
The 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Mike Evans to a three-year contract, a move that mirrors their 2013 acquisition of Anquan Boldin in value and potential impact: Evans, entering his age-33 season, could be a playmaking veteran in Kyle Shanahan's offense and a mentor to younger receivers, with Boldin-style numbers possible if he stays healthy.
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw on a one-year, $7.5 million deal after his Denver release and added wide receiver Mike Evans, who said SF was his no-brainer choice, as part of a broader offseason retooling that also includes a one-year deal for CB Nate Hobbs and a visit with DE Romello Height, while veteran Bryce Huff retires, potentially freeing cap space for 2026.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they acquired defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for the teamâs 2026 third-round pick. Odighizuwa, a 6-2, 280-pound lineman, has played in 84 games (76 starts) over five seasons with Dallas, recording 216 tackles and 17.0 sacks. In 2025 he appeared in 17 games with 44 tackles and 3.5 sacks. A UCLA product from Portland, Oregon, Odighizuwa adds depth to SFâs defensive line as they bolster their roster ahead of free agency and the 2026 season.