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Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco on 49ers Game Plan that the 4-4 Raiders have moved the ball and scored behind Kirk Cousins by staying strong on third down, and that tight end Brock Bowers is the player who makes that offense go, a test for a 6-1 49ers team getting Demarcus Robinson and Nick Bosa back after the bye.
Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco that Shanahan has no beef with the Raiders despite Al Davis firing father Mike Shanahan in 1989, a firing Kyle Shanahan took personally as a child, and Shanahan noted respect for Mark Davis, Tom Brady and Raiders coach Klint Kubiak ahead of Sunday.
Kyle Shanahan told Matt Maiocco that Shanahan has no beef with the Raiders despite Al Davis firing father Mike Shanahan in 1989, a firing Kyle Shanahan took personally as a child, and Shanahan noted respect for Mark Davis, Tom Brady and Raiders coach Klint Kubiak ahead of Sunday.
Brandon Aiyuk arrived 13 minutes early Friday afternoon for a meeting Aiyuk and the agent scheduled with 49ers representatives and is seeking NFL reinstatement, with NBC Sports Bay Area describing Aiyuk as healthy after a severe knee injury in October.
Matt Maiocco reports Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa will play against the Raiders on Sunday, while Mike Evans is out, and the 49ers also ruled out Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk, leaving three of the six receivers on the 53-man roster unavailable at Levi's Stadium.
Matt Maiocco names five key players to watch as the 49ers return from the bye to face the Raiders in Week 9.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss why the 49ers have not traded Mac Jones yet.
Dre Greenlaw talks about reuniting with DeForest Buckner, playing in a new system under Raheem Morris, and whether Greenlaw will challenge the NFL fines.
Jennifer Lee Chan explains the Brandon Aiyuk situation and whether the 49ers can recoup any of Aiyuk's bonus money, with Thursday updates on what happens Friday.
David Lombardi reports the 49ers are going after $13 million from Brandon Aiyuk.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss where the 49ers rank among the best teams in the NFC.
Locked On 49ers reports Mike Evans is out and Nick Bosa is in for the Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with the latest on other wide receivers including Brandon Aiyuk.
George Kittle covers a wide range, from DeForest Buckner's return to Brock Bowers.
Grant Cohn asks George Kittle whether Kittle is looking forward to seeing Brandon Aiyuk return to the 49ers, and reads the response as less than excited.
The Krueg Show weighs the 49ers wide receiver trade options, from bargain deals to going all in on George Pickens.
George Kittle cast doubt Thursday on Brandon Aiyuk's planned Friday return to the 49ers facility, asking reporters whether Aiyuk will even get in and pleading the fifth when pressed further. Kittle pointed reporters to John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan for answers, while agent Drew Rosenhaus has said Aiyuk will report Friday as part of an effort to lay the groundwork for a return and push toward a release.
Tom Pelissero reports Brandon Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, a complication as Aiyuk seeks a release by reporting to the facility Friday. The NFL Management Council and the NFL Players Association are both involved in trying to resolve the situation, with a payback agreement or arbitration both possible, while Adam Schefter reported agent Drew Rosenhaus said Aiyuk will meet the team at the facility at 3 p.m. Friday.
Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports a snag in Brandon Aiyuk securing a release from the 49ers. Aiyuk reportedly owes the team roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, a complication that could slow any split.
Getting Brandon Aiyuk reinstated off the reserve/left squad list may not be as simple as showing up in Santa Clara. Tom Pelissero reports Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture from the four-year, $120 million extension signed in 2024, tied to a $23 million signing bonus the team has the right to reclaim in part.
Brandon Aiyuk and agent Drew Rosenhaus plan to meet with the 49ers on Friday around 3 p.m. PT to resolve the standoff and get Aiyuk off the reserve/left squad list. Tom Pelissero reports a roughly $13 million bonus forfeiture debt could delay a release, with the NFL Management Council and the NFLPA both involved and arbitration a possible outcome.
Kyle walks through the options for Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers and then turns to the injury news still following San Francisco into the Las Vegas Raiders game.
San Francisco got Christian McCaffrey back at practice on Thursday and Nick Bosa out there for a second straight day, but Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk all sat out in the second Week 9 report before the Las Vegas Raiders game.
With Nick Bosa and DeForest Buckner back in place, San Francisco still needs a speed threat off the edge like Dee Ford once gave them, and rookie Romello Height thinks they can bring that burst the team has missed since Ford departed.
Brandon Aiyuk and new agent Drew Rosenhaus say they will arrive at the 49ers facility on Friday at 3 p.m. to meet with the team, with Rosenhaus telling ESPN's Adam Schefter they will put their best foot forward and go from there.
Klay Kubiak praised Demarcus Robinson on the return to the lineup and previewed the challenge of facing Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, while Raheem Morris talked about DeForest Buckner returning and the versatility Buckner brings to the defense.
Brock Purdy talked about studying DeForest Buckner on film long before they were teammates, praised Buckner for leadership in the locker room, and previewed Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
George Kittle and Trent Williams talked about DeForest Buckner and leadership, the challenge of Brock Bowers and the Raiders, and getting back to the team’s brand of football after the bye.
Niners Nation reports Christian Kirk did not practice on Thursday in the latest 49ers injury update.
Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak, and Brock Purdy spoke with reporters after Thursday’s practice as San Francisco prepares for the Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Webzone collected the full transcripts.
Kyle Shanahan addressed the Brandon Aiyuk situation with reporters on Wednesday and has not given it much thought.
Brandon Aiyuk filed for reinstatement from the left squad list this week and is expected at the team facility on Friday, with John Lynch saying on KNBR Thursday that San Francisco will look for a path that works for both sides while the team stays focused on a 6-1 season. Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that the thinking on Aiyuk has not changed, and once reinstatement happens the options are keeping Aiyuk on the active roster, trading Aiyuk, or releasing Aiyuk, with release described as the likeliest outcome given the lack of trade interest earlier this year.
Mike Evans kept missing practice with Achilles tendinitis, John Lynch said Thursday morning that Evans is unlikely to play Sunday against Las Vegas, and Kyle Shanahan told KNBR after practice that the injury is not a long term concern. Shanahan said Evans has dealt with this before and has not missed long, and Shanahan expects the recovery to come sooner than later for a receiver with 27 catches for 420 yards and three touchdowns in six games this season.
Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant after a hamstring injury kept McCaffrey out Wednesday, a different absence from the six straight Wednesdays missed for load management since Week 1. McCaffrey was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain after the Week 7 loss to Atlanta, Christian Kirk was downgraded to a non-participant with a knee issue, and Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Siran Neal stayed out for a second straight day.
Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday with a mild hamstring strain from the Week 7 loss to Atlanta, and Nick Bosa practiced for a second straight day while working back from a calf injury that has kept Bosa out five games. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel stayed out and John Lynch said neither is likely to play Sunday against Las Vegas at Levi's Stadium, Christian Kirk did not practice after limited work Wednesday, and Siran Neal also remained out.
The quiet good news from Thursday practice was Upton Stout out of the blue non-contact jersey and back in a standard No. 20 jersey after a shoulder issue. That points toward Stout returning to the nickel spot against Las Vegas, with Deommodore Lenoir able to kick back outside.
Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday, a good sign after Kyle Shanahan called the injury a mild hamstring strain suffered against Atlanta. McCaffrey said the bye helped and that now they feel great, while Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel remained out ahead of Sunday against Las Vegas.
Grant Cohn and Joe Shasky discuss Chris Simms floating Jonathan Taylor as a possible trade target for San Francisco.
San Francisco is suddenly getting stronger while Seattle and Los Angeles sit at their weakest point, and Gold Standard looks at how the 49ers can take advantage of the misfortune in the NFC West.
The 49ers Collective roundtable takes on the Jauan Jennings story, built around the claim that Jennings would not even answer the phone.
Tim Ryan breaks down the 49ers matchup with the Raiders, focusing on DeForest Buckner and the expectations for Brock Purdy.
Andrew Pasquini builds a seven player trade deadline wishlist for the 6-1 49ers, running from Garrett Wilson, Jessie Bates III and Josh Downs to Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, Jadeveon Clowney and Chimere Dike.
Kyle Posey reports Nick Bosa told reporters Wednesday, ‘I feel great’ and ‘I’m ready to go,’ after a calf injury Bosa said was unrelated to the Achilles. John Lynch said the team waited through the Atlanta game and the bye to be safe, and called Bosa a difference maker returning to the lineup.
The Coaches Huddle works through DeForest Buckner, Brandon Aiyuk, and the 49ers championship push, and what comes next for San Francisco after the bye.
Locked On 49ers says Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are doubtful for the Raiders game after an offense that looked clunky without Evans, with Demarcus Robinson expected to be ready.
Steve Young says what every 49ers fan is thinking in this KNBR short. Waiting for a healthy roster has worn thin.
Jonnydel's Football Academy brings in Wayne Breezie for a bye week roundup, checking where the 49ers stand as they head into the back stretch of the season.
John Lynch rules out Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel in this Niners Nation report, which also covers what Lynch said about Mac Jones and Brandon Aiyuk.
With Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel unlikely to play against the Raiders at Levi's Stadium, the 49ers are hoping De'Zhaun Stribling can provide a late-season boost at wide receiver as San Francisco tries to avoid a second straight loss.
NFL.com runs through Week 9 upset picks, score predictions, and matchup breakdowns for every game, including Kyle Hamilton and the Ravens against Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars on Thursday night and a possible Bengals shootout in Madrid.
John Lynch reveals how the DeForest Buckner trade finally came together, after Lynch entered the bye week hoping to hear back from Indianapolis before a flight to San Diego.
Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer is the 49ers nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award, with the NFL and USAA honoring nominees who support the military and veteran communities.
Two former 49ers coaches are among the nominees as the Pro Football Hall of Fame begins announcing its 2027 class.
Grant Cohn runs through the latest injury updates on Nick Bosa, Mike Evans and other 49ers.
Grant Cohn and Joe Shasky break down why the 49ers changed their tune about Brandon Aiyuk and what the shift could mean for Aiyuk and the team.
Steve Young weighs in on the 49ers trade deadline moves, a possible Brandon Aiyuk return, and where San Francisco stands among the NFC contenders.
Brian Murphy argues one bye week made the national conversation forget San Francisco while Chicago got the spotlight after beating Seattle 34-17 on Monday night. Murphy runs the refresher with the 49ers at 6-1 and up three games in the NFC West, leading the NFL in yards per play and red zone touchdown percentage, plus the DeForest Buckner trade, with the Raiders next on Sunday.
Matt Maiocco joins KNBR to break down the trade deadline, covering the DeForest Buckner deal, the Brandon Aiyuk situation and a preview of Sunday against the Raiders.
Ron Rivera joins KNBR to discuss Tosh Lupoi, the struggles at Cal and Brandon Aiyuk and a possible return to the 49ers.
John Lynch joins KNBR to discuss the DeForest Buckner trade, Brandon Aiyuk and Sunday against the Raiders.
Rohan Chakravarthi breaks down a CBS Sports mock trade sending Jadeveon Clowney from Houston to San Francisco in a swap of late round picks. The idea is a cheap edge addition after the DeForest Buckner deal, with the 49ers still 21st in pressure rate and still looking for pass rush help before the deadline.
Larry Krueger talks with JT The Brick about the 49ers and Raiders matchup and whether Kirk Cousins causes problems for San Francisco.
Grant Cohn and Tom Walsh discuss John Lynch describing a potential 49ers reunion with Brandon Aiyuk as a fluid situation.
The 49ers Rush Podcast breaks down how the San Francisco coaching staff approaches the Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jason Aponte hosts a 49ers call-in show on Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel both looking unlikely to play Sunday against the Raiders.
The Gold Standard network looks at a Las Vegas Raiders defensive weakness Kyle Shanahan can target, including how teams run away from Maxx Crosby and how Shanahan can build the game plan around it.
Bill Belichick is again among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027, joined by Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan in the Coach category.
John Lynch explains why the Jauan Jennings trade fell through after Kyle Shanahan addressed reports Wednesday that Jennings turned down a return to San Francisco from Minnesota via trade.
The 49ers will welcome thousands of fans at La Casa de Los Fieles in Mexico, with Pinche Gringo BBQ serving as team headquarters and special events for the Faithful all week.
49ers long snapper Jon Weeks is named the 2026 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award recipient, honored for promoting unity and giving back to the local community.
John Lynch addresses trade speculation around backup quarterback Mac Jones as the November 10 deadline nears and quarterback injuries around the league drive interest.
The 49ers Morning Report rounds up the latest headlines, including Kyle Shanahan talking about the trade deadline.
Chris Simms said on PFT Live that some in league circles wonder whether the 49ers could make a play for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as the trade deadline nears.
SI ranks the biggest surprises among fifth-round picks from the 2026 NFL Draft at midseason, from a class of 41 selections in the round.
John Lynch addresses the Brandon Aiyuk situation and the possibility of a reunion, with Aiyuk reportedly expected to report Friday while remaining on the reserve/left squad list.
PFF identifies the biggest need for all 32 teams ahead of the trade deadline and lays out eight ideal trade scenarios.
Mike Evans is unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Raiders after missing Week 7 with Achilles tendinitis and sitting out the first post-bye practice on Wednesday.
John Lynch told KNBR on Thursday morning that Lynch was not ready to rule out Mike Evans for Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, even as Evans looks unlikely to play.
David Lombardi updates the Mike Evans situation for the 49ers and lays out John Lynch's trade stance on Mac Jones.
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Gordon McGuinness and PFF map the biggest need for all 32 teams ahead of the trade deadline and lay out eight ideal trade scenarios.
Gordon McGuinness and PFF map the biggest need for all 32 teams ahead of the trade deadline and lay out eight ideal trade scenarios.
Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that the 49ers explored a trade for Jauan Jennings, but Jennings is pretty happy in Minnesota.
Jessie Naylor previews the 49ers against the Raiders in depth, going behind enemy lines with a Raiders content creator to break down the Sunday matchup.
Jessie Naylor and Larry Krueger break down the Brandon Aiyuk chaos around the 49ers, the latest trade rumors and roster moves, and the secret weapon set to play Sunday against the Raiders.
Grant Cohn and Tom Walsh discuss what Brandon Aiyuk and the agent representing Aiyuk want from the 49ers.
Rohan Chakravarthi reports DeForest Buckner has already brought needed leadership to the 49ers defensive line room in the first week back, with Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Christian McCaffrey praising the boost for a young group of defensive tackles.
Jessie Naylor lays out eight trades John Lynch and the 49ers should consider before the trade deadline, spread across four positions, and sorts the realistic possibilities from the pipe dreams and the case for another blockbuster move.
Grant Cohn explains why agent Drew Rosenhaus has a grudge against the 49ers and what sits behind the bad blood between Rosenhaus and the team.
KNBR's Gold Blooded previews the 49ers against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Silver and Black, as San Francisco prepares to face Las Vegas.
49ers Webzone, via Niners Wire, has the television details for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with the 49ers back from the bye week.
Yinon Raviv rounds up Thursday's 49ers links as the bye stretches toward Sunday's Raiders game. Kyle Shanahan says Jauan Jennings told Shanahan on FaceTime that Jennings is happy with Minnesota, Nick Bosa is set for limited practice on Wednesday as several key players return, and Shanahan is still looking for a wide receiver before the trade deadline.