The San Francisco 49ers’ defense didn’t have a great performance in the team’s 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, as they couldn’t contain quarterback C.J. Stroud, who had his best game of the year.

Still, they’ve been one of the NFL’s best defenses this year, ranking inside the top 10 in points per game. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has been the leader of the charge, working with a group that has lost stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, and is starting several first and second-year players at key positions.

San Francisco’s pass rush has struggled this year, especially...

Part of Keion White’s allure for 49ers? He’s healthy: ‘We need defensive linemen’ (paywall)
“White has been most effective as interior defensive lineman, but he has been used mostly as a defensive end this season, playing 119 of his 123 snaps outside. White ranks last among 118 edge rushers, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading system.”

49ers QB Brock Purdy limited again in practice on Wednesday ahead of Giants game
“The 49ers opened the practice window for Ben Bartch, who opened the season as the starting left guard. San Francisco will make a decision as the week progresses if...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stressed how injured wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been this season:

Jauan’s been really hurt all year. I think he’s getting better. I think last week was a step in the right direction. Hopefully, he’ll be better this week. But Jauan’s been compromised on a lot of things.

Jennings deserves credit for suiting up and battling through multiple injuries.

Earlier on Wednesday, ESPN floated Jennings’ name out there as a potential trade candidate. Shanahan was asked if there was any possibility that Jennings could get traded before the deadline, to which Shanahan...

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the signing of Clelin Ferrell to the practice squad. Additionally, offensive lineman Drew Moss was waived. Moss losing his job was the domino effect Kyle Shanahan was talking about.

The team letting go of a guard from the active roster is a sign that Ben Bartch’s practice window isn’t just open, but he’s expected to play. The rotations between Connor Colby and Nick Zakelj did not work against the Houston Texans. Bartch will give the team stability. The only question is for how long, given his lengthy injury history.

Bartch’s contract is up after...

Although the 49ers lost in Houston, the optimism around the team is growing following a trade for Keion White to help the defensive line, with more moves likely to be in the works. White, in tandem with the signing of Clelin Ferrell to the practice squad and another defensive lineman with Bryce Huff, and Yetur Gross-Matos returning, has the 49ers’ defensive line in the best shape it has been in a few weeks. It remains to be seen what the results will be, but the front office isn’t waving the white flag on 2025. A win this week over the...

A headline that makes little sense, given the current state of the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room. Against the Houston Texans in Week 8, out of 29 total targets, only one wide receiver was targeted more than five times. In Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano’s weekly notebook, that receiver, Jauan Jennings, could be dealt to another team by this time next week:

Much is made of Jakobi Meyers’ trade prospects out of Las Vegas, but let’s not forget about San Francisco’s Jauan Jennings, who also asked for a trade in the offseason over the lack of a new...

The San Francisco 49ers swapped Day 3 picks with the New England Patriots on Tuesday in a trade for defensive end Keion White, a former second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

San Francisco got White and a 2026 seventh-round pick, while the Patriots got a 2026 sixth-round pick in return. White was a player who was seemingly on the outs in New England under a new coaching staff, being a healthy inactive this past weekend and not seeing much production this year.

In 2024, he had a career-high five sacks in more of a versatile role, getting a ton...

The NFL and USAA announced the 2025 nominees for the Salute to Service Award, honoring those who go above and beyond in supporting the military and veteran communities. The San Francisco 49ers nominee for this year’s award is Christian McCaffrey.

From the press release:

Christian McCaffrey’s commitment to the military community stems from a deep respect for service and a belief in supporting mental and physical wellness. Through the Christian McCaffrey Foundation, he honors and empowers veterans, especially those in Special Operations, with holistic health resources.

The foundation’s flagship initiative, 23 and Troops, launched in 2021 and focuses on healing...

The San Francisco 49ers already made one trade ahead of the deadline on Tuesday when they acquired New England Patriots edge rusher Keion White, who gives the team a big-bodied presence on the edge with pass-rush juice on the inside on third downs.

Clelin Ferrell is back…on the practice squad. But based on the depth at defensive end, Ferrell will run out of elevations in no time.

In today’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked how aggressive the 49ers should be at the trade deadline. That was before the team made a deal for White. Still, given how the question...

Week 8 Tape Takeaways: Don’t make me watch this game ever again (paywall)
“For the most part, no one really got home. Mykel Williams had more success rushing from the inside, but he wasn’t very productive, though he was heavily doubled.

Will the additions of Keion White and Clelin Ferrell save this front? I think not. But will it be enough to get through the Giants game and maybe get Bryce Huff back to face the Rams? Perhaps…..It should be noted that Malik Mustapha’s not anywhere near where he was last year. He’s a step late at times, particularly in...

The San Francisco 49ers knew they couldn’t go another week without adding a defensive lineman of some sort. We didn’t make it until Wednesday before the Niners made a trade. San Francisco is acquiring Keion White from the New England Patriots. The teams will swap picks, with New England getting a sixth-round pick and San Francisco landing a seventh.

White, who is listed anywhere from 6’5″, 285-290 pounds, is signed under contract through 2026. Next season, his base salary is $1.8 million. So, the Niners get an affordable player who turns 27 in January. White was also selected with the...

The San Francisco 49ers officially signed Andre Dillard to the practice squad. The former first-round pick was with the team during training camp, but he was injured. The corresponding move to make room for Dillard was to waive offensive tackle Brandon Parker. That’s probably a sign that Dillard is fully healthy.

Here is the list of players the Niners worked out on Tuesday:

Andrew Farmer
Clelin Ferrell
Kingsley Jonathan
Casey Toohill

Farmer is 6’4″, 250 pounds. The 25-year-old last appeared with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023, albeit for 30 snaps.

Ferrell needs no introduction after starting 17 games for...