Plus, more Christian McCaffrey talk and figuring out who is backup will be.

The 2024 season was an up-and-down season for the San Francisco 49ers running back group.

The season started with the biggest downer: Christian McCaffrey missing the first two months with an Achilles injury. With his injury, however, came the rise of Jordan Mason, among the league leaders in rushing yards in his stint as a starter.

Mason lost his touches when McCaffrey returned, but when it seemed the 2023 MVP candidate was hitting his stride, a fluke knee injury ended his season in Buffalo. Mason’s season also...

Training camp will decide who is Warner’s running mate

The San Francisco 49ers defense has its starters. Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins, and C.J. West will likely be the base-down defensive linemen, with Yetur Gross-Matos filling in on passing downs. Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green will man the outside cornerback positions, and when healthy, Malik Mustapha and Ji’Ayir Brown will start at safety. Fred Warner is your starting middle linebacker, but who will be his running mate in 2025?

The 49ers selected LB Nick Martin from Oklahoma State with the 75th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Although...

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, June 20th, 2025

49ers third-round pick Nick Martin broke his thumb, but won’t need surgery (paywall)

“Martin, the team’s third-round pick, won’t need surgery and is expected to be fully healthy by training camp in July.

After a video surfaced in which star offensive tackle Trent Williams said that Martin had broken his thumb during a workout, many 49ers fans on social media assumed the worst. Martin had missed most of his final season at Oklahoma State with a knee injury that likely affected his drafted stock. Pro Football Focus...

The Niners continue to promote from within in the front ofcie.

The San Francisco 49ers announced several promotions in their front office on Thursday, naming a Vice President of Player Personnel, as well as two new Assistant General Managers.

Tariq Ahmad was promoted from Director to Vice President of Player Personnel, marking the second straight year he earned a promotion in the organization. He finished his 11th year with the 49ers this season, and was in his first year as the Director of Player Personnel after being the Director of Scouting for the three years prior.

Here’s what the 49ers...

The Niners paid their franchise quarterback a hefty extension this offseason.

The biggest piece of business for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was extending franchise quarterback Brock Purdy, and they were able to get a deal done relatively early.

Purdy was extended in mid-May, signing a five-year deal worth $265 million with $181 million in total guarantees. It was imperative that the 49ers figure out a way to get Purdy under contract for the foreseeable future before their offseason program really kicked off.

Well, they were able to get a deal done before mandatory minicamp, ensuring that there were...

The 49ers’ number of picks next year is set to depend on how many snaps Isaac Yiadom plays for one of their NFC rivals.

The 49ers’ free agent signing of Isaac Yiadom last offseason did not work out. The veteran cornerback was consistently picked on in coverage and rightfully fell behind Renardo Green in the pecking order as the second-round pick enjoyed an impressive rookie season.

But Yiadom could still have an important, if indirect, role to play in the 49ers’ future

Yiadom was not re-signed by the 49ers following the expiry of his one-year deal, and he returned to...

The All-Pro tight end sends a warning to the NFL

Robert Saleh’s return to the San Francisco 49ers has sent waves of optimism through the fan base. Following his hiring with the New York Jets, DeMeco Ryans filled in very well, but the 49ers have been searching for a long-term answer at defensive coordinator since Ryans’s departure for Houston.

After a season with Nick Sorensen as the defensive coordinator, the 49ers were intent on securing Saleh’s return. They essentially handed him the keys to the car, with the team bringing in several former Jet players in free agency and opting...

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, June 19th, 2025

49ers training camp report dates: Rookies July 15, vets July 22; Joint practices with Broncos, Raiders

• “Denver Broncos – August 7 in Santa Clara, California
• Las Vegas Raiders – August 14 in Henderson, Nevada”

Brant Boyer wants to build a new era — and better aura — for 49ers’ special teams (paywall)

“The 49ers’ special teams sessions had a different, more intense aura this spring. For one thing, Boyer is one of the few NFL coaches who still uses a whistle, which he blasts to...

The Niners have a younger cornerback duo ready to take over in 2025.

The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing a youth movement with their 2025 roster, and perhaps no position has seen that more than the cornerback group.

San Francisco allowed veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward to walk in free agency, instead relying on Deommodore Lenoir as their top corner, having signed him to a five-year, $92 million deal last season.

The team also drafted Renardo Green in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft and recently selected Upton Stout in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Those...

The 49ers will host the Broncos for a joint practice on Dwight Clark Day, then travel to Henderson, Nevada, on August 14 for joint practices against the Raiders

The NFL announced the official start dates of training camps, along with joint practice dates and locations, on Wednesday afternoon. The San Francisco 49ers’ rookies will report on July 15 at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, California. The veterans report a week later on July 22.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects safety Ji’Ayir Brown, who had “ankle cleanup surgery” this offseason, and Ricky Pearsall, who suffered a non-serious hamstring injury,...

The 49ers can attack you in multiple ways with their versatility

The San Francisco 49ers have weapons as versatile as any in the NFL. Christian McCaffrey doubles as a wide receiver and running back. George Kittle is a matchup nightmare and an advantage in the run game as a blocker. Even with the loss of Deebo Samuel, the 49ers have an array of weapons heading into 2025.

The biggest question is Brandon Aiyuk’s recovery, but Jauan Jennings is off his breakout campaign in 2024, and the expectations are high for former first-round pick Ricky Pearsall. Jacob Cowing has had a...

Kyle Shanahan can create explosive plays in the deep passing game

Kyle Shanahan’s offenses create explosive plays in the running and passing game. Matt Schaub and Matt Ryan enjoyed their best seasons as professionals, with Kyle Shanahan as a play-caller. The same can be said for Jimmy Garoppolo, the San Francisco 49ers signal caller from the end of 2017 until 2022. Brock Purdy took over the 49ers offense in 2022 and was rewarded with a lucrative contract extension for his play.

But how effective has the deep passing game been for the 49ers since 2022? There is no doubt of...