Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Why DeForest Buckner's return to 49ers boosts Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa

By Dan Dempster

Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa both said DeForest Buckner's return has lifted the whole building. McCaffrey called the walkthrough sight of Bosa and Buckner together a boost of confidence, and Bosa said the defensive line room needed Buckner's leadership and scheme experience alongside the young tackles. Buckner recorded four sacks in seven games with Indianapolis, more than any current 49er, and gets a first game back Sunday against Las Vegas.

Kyle Shanahan recalls FaceTiming Jauan Jennings about trade back to 49ers

By Dylan Grausz

Kyle Shanahan confirmed the report that San Francisco and Minnesota had a Jauan Jennings trade framework in place, and said the FaceTime conversation with Jennings went well. On the call Jennings said Minnesota was a good fit and staying put made sense, Shanahan agreed with the reasoning, and the deal died there. Shanahan stressed there is no bad blood, and San Francisco stays short at receiver ahead of the November 10 deadline.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan believes there's ‘no absolutes' in Brandon Aiyuk situation

By Jennifer Lee Chan

Kyle Shanahan said Brandon Aiyuk possibly reporting to 49ers headquarters on Friday has not changed the team's weekly plan, and Shanahan said the front office has talked with Aiyuk's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Asked whether Aiyuk could play for San Francisco again, Shanahan did not close the door, answering that there are no absolutes in life.

Several key 49ers players return to practice in first session after bye week

By Matt Maiocco

The 49ers opened the practice window for Demarcus Robinson and Nate Hobbs off injured reserve in the first session after the bye week. Robinson is dealing with an ankle injury and Hobbs with an adductor injury, and both were scheduled for limited practice.

Kyle Shanahan pinpoints 49ers' two areas of need ahead of NFL trade deadline

By Lauren Johnson

Kyle Shanahan pinpointed two areas of need for the 49ers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, setting out where San Francisco still wants help before the deadline passes.

49ers' Week 7 PFF grades show where team struggled in their loss to Falcons

By Jennifer Lee Chan

NBC Sports Bay Area breaks down the 49ers Week 7 PFF grades from the loss to Atlanta, showing where San Francisco struggled most in that game.

Brandon Aiyuk reportedly plans to report to the 49ers' facility on Friday

By Taylor Wirth

Taylor Wirth reports for NBC Sports Bay Area that Brandon Aiyuk has applied for reinstatement and plans to report to the 49ers facility on Friday, citing ESPN's Adam Schefter and agent Drew Rosenhaus, and notes Aiyuk is not expected to play or practice for San Francisco, with a release seen as the most likely outcome.

WHY WEDNESDAY is going to reveal a lot about 49ers health

Jennifer Lee Chan says Wednesday will reveal a lot about 49ers health, pointing to what Kyle Shanahan shares that day on Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa and the rest of the roster coming out of the bye.

49ers NEWS: What Bears Have Taught The 49ers With Simmons

Larry Krueger and Raj break down what Chicago landing Jeffery Simmons teaches San Francisco, whether the 49ers should answer in the trade market, and what Robert Beal Jr. returning means for the defense.

How DeForest Buckner Makes the 49ers Better

Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn discuss how DeForest Buckner makes San Francisco better after Buckner returned to the 49ers.

DeForest Buckner's Leadership Role and 99 Jersey // 49ers are Positioned EXTREMELY Well Post-Bye

Locked On 49ers looks at DeForest Buckner returning to San Francisco in the number 99 jersey, the veteran leadership Buckner brings to the defensive line, and why the show sees the 49ers positioned extremely well after the bye.

The 49ers Should Trade for Cowboys Wide Receiver George Pickens

Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor make the case for San Francisco to trade for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens.

How important is Mike Evans & A “midseason” look at the 49ers

Jason Aponte weighs how important Mike Evans is and takes a midseason look at the 49ers and Brock Purdy.

Mike Evans Is Even Better for Brock Purdy Than We Thought

Gold Standard breaks down the numbers behind the Brock Purdy and Mike Evans connection after the bye, why Evans has become a crucial weapon in Kyle Shanahan's offense, and what that means for San Francisco moving forward.

Maligned former 49ers kicker in line to take starting job with Ravens

A former 49ers third-round pick at kicker, maligned in San Francisco, is now in line to take over as the starter for the Baltimore Ravens.

49ers rookie Gracen Halton loses starting job but gains mentor in DeForest Buckner

Rookie Gracen Halton is losing a starting job to DeForest Buckner and felt disappointment at the news, but Halton said Monday the prevailing feeling is excitement at gaining Buckner as a mentor.

49ers trade targets: 4 players San Francisco could pursue at NFL trade deadline

With the 2026 NFL trade deadline approaching, USA Today lays out four players San Francisco could pursue and the spots the 49ers would likely try to upgrade if they buy.

Why the 49ers Should Trade Mac Jones this Week

Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn make the case that San Francisco should trade Mac Jones this week, ahead of the deadline.

49ers BREAKING: Robert Beal Is Back...

The Krueg Show breaks down San Francisco bringing back Robert Beal Jr., what the move means ahead of the trade deadline, the latest on Mike Evans and the Achilles issue, and a preview of the Raiders game.

49ERS SQUAD SHOW: 49ers RELOAD During Bye Week, DEFOREST BUCKNER Comes Home

The Locked On 49ers squad looks at a bye week that stayed busy, with San Francisco bringing DeForest Buckner back to the Bay and still hunting for more trade help ahead of the deadline.

Chicago Made Its Statement. Are the 49ers Done Making Moves?

The Coach's Huddle asks whether San Francisco is done making moves after Chicago made a statement, breaking down the biggest 49ers storylines and roster questions live.

BREAKING: 49ers sign old friend, hold 8 tryouts...

David Lombardi breaks down San Francisco signing an old friend and holding eight tryouts as the 49ers reshape their defensive depth coming out of the bye.

Week 9 NFL Power Rankings: Did the Niners fall after their bye week?

By Rohan Chakravarthi

Rohan Chakravarthi checks where San Francisco landed in the Week 9 NFL power rankings after the bye week and whether the Niners slipped during their week off.

Get to know each of the 8 defenders who tried out for the 49ers

Niners Wire profiles each of the eight defensive players San Francisco brought in for a tryout as the team gears up to return from the bye.

49ers work out 8 defensive players ahead of Raiders matchup

San Francisco worked out eight defensive players ahead of the Week 9 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium, with five defensive linemen and three defensive backs in the group, according to the NFL transaction report.

Another reunion: 49ers bring back familiar face on D-line

The reunion run continues for San Francisco as the 49ers bring back a former fifth round pick on the defensive line, adding familiar depth ahead of the Raiders game.

The 49ers Sign DL Beal Jr. to Practice Squad

49ers.com reports San Francisco signed defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr. to the practice squad, bringing the familiar defender back to the team.

49ers sign DE Robert Beal Jr. to practice squad

San Francisco signed defensive end Robert Beal Jr. to the practice squad ahead of Sunday, when the 49ers host the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium in Week 9.

Bye Week Activities: Halloween, Homecomings, & More! | Off the Field

49ers.com recaps a busy bye week off the field for San Francisco, with costumes for Halloween, campus homecoming visits and community service keeping players active during the break.

Throwing it back to a Niners-Raiders classic from 2000

KNBR throws it back to a Niners-Raiders classic from 2000, revisiting the old rivalry matchup in video form.

The Brock Purdy-Mike Evans connection: How good has it been so far?

By Jason Aponte

Jason Aponte grades the Brock Purdy to Mike Evans connection so far, and the numbers are elite. The duo ranks fourth among quarterback and receiver pairs with a 148.5 passer rating and fourth in EPA per play at plus 1.06, with 25 of the 27 catches by Evans going for a first down or a touchdown and no interceptions on throws to Evans. Evans left the Washington game after a huge first half with Achilles tendinitis and missed the loss in Atlanta, which makes the case for how central Evans has become to the 49ers offense.

49ers need to beat the Bears to TRADE punch 👀

Jessie Naylor says San Francisco needs to beat Chicago to the punch before the trade deadline, with John Lynch still looking for help at wide receiver and pass rusher even after bringing DeForest Buckner back to the Bay Area.

Murph & Markus want to remind everyone about the Niners

Murph & Markus share a reminder about the Niners in this short from KNBR.

49ers Injury Update: Mike Evans and Nick Bosa Seem Unlikely to Play this Week

Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn discuss the injury outlook for Mike Evans and Nick Bosa, with both seeming unlikely to play this week against the Las Vegas Raiders.

49ers After Lunch: How the 49ers Will Handle Brandon Aiyuk's Reinstatement

Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss how the 49ers will handle Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement.

49ers work out a rookie defensive tackle on their off day

By Kyle Posey

Kyle Posey reports the 49ers worked out rookie defensive tackle Dominic Bailey on Tuesday, with Aaron Wilson first reporting the workout. Bailey went undrafted out of Tennessee in 2026 and spent the preseason with Houston, and the workout comes after San Francisco lost Naquan Jones from the practice squad while CJ West remains on injured reserve.

DeForest Buckner wanted a trade to 49ers after Colts' rough start to NFL season

By Pratham Valluri

Pratham Valluri reports DeForest Buckner said Monday that San Francisco was the only destination Buckner wanted when trade talks started, after the Colts' rough start, and San Francisco sent a 2027 fourth-round pick to bring back the defensive tackle the 49ers drafted No. 7 overall in 2016. Buckner said the bond with former teammates including Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle and Fred Warner never broke during six years away.

DeForest Buckner reveals emotional reaction to 49ers trade

DeForest Buckner said Monday that learning Indianapolis had agreed to trade Buckner back to San Francisco was emotional, describing falling to their knees and praying after interim general manager Ed Dodds made the deal official. Indianapolis honored the request for a fourth-round pick, and Buckner thanked owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Dodds for sending Buckner to the place Buckner wanted to be.

Why DeForest Buckner Could Dominate Right Away

Gold Standard breaks down why DeForest Buckner could dominate right away in the return to San Francisco, pointing to a fit on the defensive line and pass-rushing ability that could change the 49ers defense immediately.

How the 49ers' Saga with Brandon Aiyuk Will End

Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn discuss how the San Francisco 49ers saga with Brandon Aiyuk will end and what resolution they see coming for Aiyuk and the team.

49ers Second Half Preview: Finding the 3 Losses, Aiyuk's Hail Mary & the WR After the Jennings Snub

The Krueg Show previews the second half for the 49ers, hunting for three possible losses on the schedule, weighing a Hail Mary outcome for Brandon Aiyuk, and looking at the receiver picture after the Jennings snub.

DeForest Buckner gets his old number back

By Kyle Posey

Niners Nation reports DeForest Buckner gets his old number back, restoring the number Buckner wore during the first run in San Francisco.

The 49ers are reportedly ‘still looking for a receiver and a pass rusher’

By Kyle Posey

Niners Nation reports San Francisco is still looking for a receiver and a pass rusher, with both spots still open as clear needs for the 49ers.

49ers in Week 9 power rankings: Where San Francisco landed after bye and Buckner trade

Webzone rounds up where San Francisco landed in the Week 9 power rankings after the bye and the DeForest Buckner trade, with the 49ers at 6-1, leading the NFC West, and preparing to host the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

The Bears make a STATEMENT and now the 49ers have a SERIOUS problem 👀

Jessie Naylor reacts to Chicago going into Seattle and beating the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks 34-17, and asks whether the Bears are now the biggest threat standing between the 49ers and the Super Bowl.

49ers Huge NFC West Lead

49ers Rush goes live from the stadium right after the game to talk through San Francisco holding a huge lead in the NFC West.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: Bills claim No. 1 spot, while Bears vault into top three

Nick Shook's Week 9 power rankings for NFL.com put Buffalo at No. 1 after Minnesota took the first loss of the season, with Chicago vaulting into the top three in the full 1-32 order entering Week 9.

Morning Report: 49ers Roster Moves, DL DeForest Buckner Talks Return

The morning roundup from 49ers.com catches up on San Francisco roster moves and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner talking about the return.

Gracen Halton hilarious explaination of being surprised by DeForest Buckner 😂

Jennifer Lee Chan shares Gracen Halton laughing through how surprised they were to find DeForest Buckner now with San Francisco, and how excited they are to learn from Buckner.

LaCohn & LaRocca: The Trade the 49ers Must Make to Overtake the Chicago Bears

Grant Cohn and Tyler LaRocca make the case for the one trade they say San Francisco must make to overtake the Chicago Bears.

NFC West Recap: Seahawks, Rams go opposite ways to .500

By Patrick Holloway

Patrick Holloway recaps a split week in the NFC West, with Seattle and Los Angeles heading in opposite directions to reach .500.

The Best Remaining Players the 49ers Can Trade for

Grant Cohn and Brandon Deutsch run through the best remaining trade targets for the 49ers and weigh who San Francisco can still pursue ahead of the deadline.

JFA Podcast 348: Bye Week Roundup W/ Rob Guerrera

Jonnydel's Football Academy marks the end of the bye week with a roundup of where the 49ers stand heading into the back stretch of the season, joined by Rob Guerrera of the Gold Standard Podcast Network.