The 49ers may have solved their safety depth conundrum. There were questions about Talanoa Hufanga’s availability after he tore his ACL in Week 11 last season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday indicated the team is hopeful it will get its starting strong safety back during training camp. This is a pretty significant development for San Francisco, and it means their hunt … [Read more...] about 49ers hopeful for Talanoa Hufanga return in training camp
Has 49ers defense gotten better or worse this offseason?
The 49ers largely ignored their offense during the first couple free agency waves, and instead loaded up on the other side of the ball where a couple of key departures highlighted the early part of their offseason. San Francisco’s biggest additions so far in 2024 have been defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos, and defensive tackles Maliek Collins and Jordan … [Read more...] about Has 49ers defense gotten better or worse this offseason?
2 key 49ers undergo offseason surgery, expected back by camp
Two 49ers All-Pros had offseason surgery according to general manager John Lynch. Cornerback Charvarius Ward and tight end George Kittle both underwent core muscle surgery this offseason, with both expected back for the start of training camp per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. Ward had posted about his surgery on social media, but there was no confirmation on exactly what … [Read more...] about 2 key 49ers undergo offseason surgery, expected back by camp
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw eyeing Week 1 return after Achilles tear
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw suffered an Achilles tear in the Super Bowl that put question marks around his availability for the 2024 season. Now the LB is eyeing a Week 1 return according to general manager John Lynch. Lynch is less optimistic about the LB’s quick return. While Greenlaw is hopeful to be back in the lineup for the 49ers in early September, Lynch is leaning … [Read more...] about 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw eyeing Week 1 return after Achilles tear
Brandon Aiyuk’s social media post just following contract negotiation playbook
Brandon Aiyuk on Monday sent various corners of the internet where 49ers fans reside into a tizzy with a simple Instagram post. The All-Pro wide receiver posted to his story a set of emojis that translated roughly to “money talks, defecation from some kind of horned bovine creature walks.” The only thing keeping this from being a textbook play from a player negotiating a … [Read more...] about Brandon Aiyuk’s social media post just following contract negotiation playbook