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The San Francisco 49ers could once again look to revamp their defensive line. They attempted to do so last year with some underwhelming results. As a unit, the 49ers' defense earned a 68.1 pass rush grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking 18th in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 24

Three Defensive Tackles the 49ers Should Target in Free Agency

It’s no secret that the 49ers need to drastically improve their defensive line. Edge rusher is still lacking despite Leonard Floyd being a solid performer in 2024.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / December 22

49ers sack leader dealing with shoulder injury vs Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers temporarily saw their sacks leader sidelined versus the Miami Dolphins during Sunday’s Week 16 battle from Hard Rock Stadium. 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd exited with a shoulder injury and was initially listed as questionable to return.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / December 18

Patriots Perfect Landing Spot for 49ers Star Defender

We are all aware that the New England Patriots are in serious need of offensive assistance heading into the NFL offseason, but they could also use some help defensively.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / December 11

One of San Francisco’s top free agents is finally paying off

The 49ers pass rush is coming alive at the right time. The San Francisco 49ers pulled off an impressive 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears over the weekend, improving to 6-7 and keeping their playoff hopes alive with four weeks left in the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 10

Leonard Floyd the "Energizer Bunny" is Proving the 49ers Right

An area on defense the San Francisco 49ers needed to address entering free agency in Mar. was the edge rusher position. Nick Bosa desperately needed help from his teammates to generate an effective pass rush.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / November 28

49ers veteran proving to be a bright spot heading into crucial primetime reunion with former team

Positives have been thin on the ground for the San Francisco 49ers in recent weeks as injuries have piled up and they have slumped to successive defeats to the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Bills Ex Defender Reacts to 49ers Buffalo Homecoming

The Buffalo Bills will look to get back in the win column coming out of their bye week when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Although it's very rare for these two teams to face each other (this will be just the second time that Josh Allen has played the 49ers), the Bills will see a familiar face on the San Francisco defense.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 27

What once Bills DE Leonard Floyd said about facing former team in Week 13

The Buffalo Bills have been the source of a bevy of ‘revenge games’ over the course of the 2024 NFL season, a natural occurrence given the turnover the team’s roster endured last spring.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 26

Leonard Floyd eager for showdown between 49ers and former team, the Bills

The San Francisco 49ers face another tough test this weekend as they head to Highmark Stadium for a road matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Defensive end Leonard Floyd is particularly fired up for the challenge, as the game pits him against his former team.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 24

Leonard Floyd leads NFL in sacks vs. Packers; Other key stats from 49ers' 38-10 loss

The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 5-6 on the season after a 38-10 Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / September 6

Nick Bosa hopes Leonard Floyd will have biggest year of his career

Leonard Floyd has a career high of 10.5 sacks. He's done it twice, most recently in 2023 with the Bills. New 49ers teammate Nick Bosa is optimistic Floyd, 31, will break the mark this year.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 5

New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers comments on upcoming 'Monday Night Football' reunion

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are getting ready to begin their 2024 season on Monday night. They will do this by going on the road to face the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / July 2

Magic 8 ball predictions for the 2024 San Francisco 49ers

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. For those unfamiliar with the concept, users ask yes-no questions to the ball, give it a shake and then turn it over to reveal the answer. We opted for an online version to ask the following about the 49ers

Insider shares if 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk is close to deal, trade request

Data predicts bad news for 49ers' Super Bowl hopes with Kyle Shanahan

49ers HC hints at potential change in Christian McCaffrey's usage

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in San Francisco 49ers history' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 24

Can Leonard Floyd overcome this troubling stat to shine with the 49ers?

Leonard Floyd is getting a fresh start with the San Francisco 49ers. A quick glance at his statistics shows that he matched a career-high 10.5 sacks last season, so maybe a fresh start isn't necessary due to his consistently impressive production.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 2

How the 49ers Will Use Leonard Floyd in their Wide 9 Defensive Scheme

Leonard Floyd is an awkward fit for the 49ers. They run a 4-3 scheme with two defensive ends who line up in three-point stances. That means they have their hand in the dirt.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / April 2

49ers’ Leonard Floyd Dubbed Shrewd Free Agent Signing

The San Francisco 49ers may have lost Chase Young to free agency, but they replaced him with fellow edge rusher Leonard Floyd, which may actually represent an upgrade at a cheaper annual price.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 15

49ers' free-agency plan clearly shaped by Super Bowl loss to Patrick Mahomes

The San Francisco 49ers are attempting to use free agency to counteract what went awry in the Super Bowl.

Report: 49ers signing ex-Packers LB De'Vondre Campbell

Rams to sign former 49ers, Raiders QB

Stephen Jones: Cowboys' inactivity in free agency doesn’t mean team isn’t still all-in

Falcons' new WR named one of free agency's biggest 'head-scratchers'

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Reports: 49ers agree to two-year, $20M deal with Leonard Floyd

Veteran pass rusher Leonard Floyd agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports on Monday. Floyd matched his career high of 10.5 sacks for the Buffalo Bills last season.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / March 11

Reports: 49ers signing Leonard Floyd to two-year, $20M deal

The shakeups around the NFL continue as the 2024 free agency period gets underway. On Monday afternoon, the news of free agency signings was fast and furious.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11

49ers signing former Super Bowl champion pass-rusher

The 49ers are bringing in a player who has done what they weren’t quite able to do last season.

49ers to release veteran DT

Way-too-early San Francisco 49ers 2024 NFL Draft preview

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'NFL Offensive Player of the Year' quiz

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / March 11

49ers To Sign Bills’ Star Pass Rusher Leonard Floyd

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign Buffalo Bills edge rusher Leonard Floyd, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It’s a big move to bolster the 49ers’ defensive front, especially after the team just released defensive lineman Arik Armstead due to his refusal to take a pay cut.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2024

Four free agents Bills should consider targeting with newfound cap space

Buffalo's cost-cutting moves set the Bills up nicely to make a splash in the 2025 offseason. Even so, GM Brandon Beane should be able to spend a little more when free agency opens next week by making a few more cuts and contract restructurings.

AFC Rumors: Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, Christian Wilkins, Jamal Adams, Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Bills’ Sean McDermott Doesn’t Hold Back On Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills inked Mitch Trubisky to two-year deal for $5.25 million

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

The 'Highest-paid NFL players' quiz

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / February 21, 2024

Reunion with star pass-rusher suggested for Rams

The Los Angeles Rams amassed a grand total of 41 sacks this past season, which ranked in the bottom third of the NFL.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / February 19, 2024

Leonard Floyd: Bills' Most 'Interesting' Free Agent?

As AC/DC once said, money talks. That may be the case in Western New York, but the conversation is hardly above a whisper for the Buffalo Bills. Sitting more than $51 million over the salary cap, the Bills might be forced to say goodbye to some of the prominent faces from their recent run of prosperity.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / January 26, 2024

If The Los Angeles Rams Want Leonard Floyd Back In 2024, They’ll Have To Be The Highest Bidder

Edge Rusher is at the top of the Los Angeles Rams needs heading into the 2024 season. They finished 2023 as the 8th worst pass-rushing team in the league with an 18.9 percent pressure rate and a good chunk of that (41 percent) came from their interior pass rushers.