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PFF hands 49ers NFL-worst grade for free agency moves

Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its free agency grades for all 32 NFL teams, and unsurprisingly, the San Francisco 49ers received low marks. After finishing 6-11 in the 2024 season, the team remained on the sidelines during the initial wave of free-agent signings, watching other teams improve their rosters.

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PFF Gives the 49ers a "D" for their Moves in Free Agency

On paper, no team in the NFL has taken a bigger step back during free agency than the 49ers. They've lost nine starters and signed none. Their most expensive addition has been backup tight end Luke Farrell, and their most interesting addition probably has been backup quarterback Mac Jones.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 14

49ers insider shares when Purdy extension 'probably' should get done

49ers insider shares when Brock Purdy extension 'probably' should get done

During a recent appearance on San Francisco sports radio station KNBR, 49ers reporter Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group offered a timeline for when the club should want to get the Purdy deal done with the 25-year-old now in the final year of his inexpensive rookie contract.

49ers to sign one-time Pro Bowl long snapper, cut incumbent LS

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49ers' new backup QB may not inspire much confidence

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Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / March 13

Mac Jones in San Francisco: A Media-Baked Quarterback Controversy

At the end of a week when the San Francisco 49ers reached that ever-approaching lip of the salary cap waterfall and power-washed an expensive and aging roster of some key and even long-beloved players, they made some additions as well.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13

49ers to sign one-time Pro Bowl long snapper, cut incumbent LS

The 49ers have landed a new long snapper.

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The 'Every 'Madden' cover athlete' quiz

Charlie Heck News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13

Buccaneers to sign veteran OL to one-year deal

The Buccaneers have added a new swing tackle..

Looking back at the final season for every NFL Hall of Fame coach

The 'Active four passing touchdowns game leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 13

PFF: Convincing the 49ers locker room that Brock Purdy contract is worth roster purge 'could be a tough sell'

Pro Football Focus analyst Mason Cameron recently published his list of free agency winners and losers, and the San Francisco 49ers didn't fare well. Cameron listed head coach Kyle Shanahan's squad among the losers, alongside the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, and New Orleans Saints.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / March 13

If 49ers Trade Christian McCaffrey, Could Chargers Make a Move?

Just 13 months ago the San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl. Although they came up short, the roster was loaded, and it felt like they were just scratching the surface of how good they could be as a team.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 13

49ers officially announce several free-agent signings

The San Francisco 49ers have announced several free-agent signings, all of which—except for long snapper Jon Weeks—had already been reported. The official announcement confirms that these players have now signed their deals with the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / March 13

49ers Bolster Offensive Line in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The San Francisco 49ers and general manager John Lynch don't exactly have their quarterback signed to a long-term deal quite yet as Brock Purdy enters the final year of his rookie deal.

Taybor Pepper News / 49ers Webzone / March 13

49ers releasing long snapper Taybor Pepper as roster overhaul continues

The San Francisco 49ers' roster overhaul continues with the release of long snapper Taybor Pepper, ending his five-season tenure with the team. This move, confirmed by Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, is part of the team's offseason adjustments to its roster.

Kyle Juszczyk News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13

Steelers to host nine-time Pro Bowl offensive weapon

The veteran could have a limited market based on the number of teams which use a fullback on a permanent basis, but he has quickly managed to line up a visit.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 13

49ers Free Agent Mass Exodus Isn't Cause for Concern

Apparently only an exit door exists for the 49ers. That is if you're only looking at them through the lens of free agency. The 49ers have let countless starters and key players walk during free agency while abstaining from replacing them.

Brandon Allen News / Pro Football Talk / March 13

Brandon Allen agrees to one-year deal with Titans

With Mason Rudolph heading back to the Steelers, the Titans have brought in another backup quarterback. Brandon Allen has agreed to a one-year deal with Tennessee, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / March 13

49ers insider: Brock Purdy needs to be making over $50 million a year

Reports are emerging that contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy could take longer than expected. While both sides initially hoped for a quick and drama-free resolution, it now appears that an agreement might not be reached until after the draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 13