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Former 49ers Star Ranked NFL's 8th-Best Defensive Tackle by ESPN
In retrospect, trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts was one of the worst moves the 49ers ever have made.
Can 49ers rebound after disappointing 2024? How Christian McCaffrey's return, remade defense impact outlook
From 2019-2023, the 49ers won 54 regular-season games -- only the Packers won more games among NFC teams -- and went to two ...
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ESPN identifies 49ers wideout as the biggest surprise during their offseason program
The San Francisco 49ers will need to rely on some younger players in 2025, and a first-year wide receiver might be their ...
49ers OL is Perfectly Placed by PFN in Latest Rankings
One of, if the not most, polarizing positions on the San Francisco 49ers is the offensive line. It's a position that gets scrutinized to no end, which is extrem ...
Falcons' Bijan Robinson beats out 49ers' Christian McCaffrey in ESPN’s top NFL RBs list
Bijan Robinson may have only two NFL seasons under his belt, but league insiders already view him as one of the best in the ...
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49ers star comes in surprisingly high in exec, coach, scouting positional rankings
ESPN has released their annual running back rankings by execs, coaches and scouts and the San Francisco 49ers' Christian ...
ESPN Ranks 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa Fifth Among NFL Edge Rushers
"Bosa is an eye-test pass rusher," writes ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "While his 19.5 sacks over the past two seasons represent mild production for a top-five pass rusher, Bosa's disruption is obvious.
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Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to 5-year, $265M deal - ESPN
Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft who has gone on to become a Pro Bowler, is finalizing a five-year, $265M deal with the 49ers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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49ers playmakers take a hit: Why ESPN dropped them to No. 4 in 2025
For the past two years, the San Francisco 49ers ranked No. 1 in ESPN's annual NFL playmaker rankings, compiled by analyst ...