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Brock Purdy
Named as top MVP candidate
Dan Parr of NFL.com believes that Purdy is a top dark horse MVP candidate in 2026.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Interest in joining Washington?
The 49ers have received little trade interest for Aiyuk this offseason, but Dan Graziano of ESPN.com relays that the wide receiver is interested in joining the Commanders to pair up with former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels.
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George Kittle
Targeting Week 1 return
Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles in the 49ers' wild-card win over the Eagles in January, said Wednesday he believes he's on track to return for San Francisco's Week 1 game against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Facing legal trouble
The Santa Clara, California District Attorney's office issued an arrest warrant on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding for Aiyuk on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Viewed as untradeable
Multiple NFL executives believe the 49ers will be unable to find a trade partner for Aiyuk, going so far as to call the wideout "untradeable," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Isaac Guerendo
Sidelined by pec tear
Guerendo is projected to be sidelined until "right around the end of training camp" by a pectoral tear he recently suffered while weightlifting, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Christian McCaffrey
Still prepping for heavy workload
McCaffrey, who logged a league- and career-high 413 touches during the 2025 regular season, isn't planning on having his workload reduced during games this coming season, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mykel Williams
Making progress in rehab
Williams, who tore his ACL in Week 9 of last season, is "coming along" in his recovery per head coach Kyle Shanahan, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Nick Bosa
Training camp return a possibility
Bosa, who continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered early last season, said Thursday he could potentially be ready for training camp, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Kaelon Black
May not be second on RB depth chart
Black may have to settle for a depth role in his rookie season, as Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com believes that Jordan James is the most likely option to serve as Christian McCaffrey's top backup in 2026.
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Jordan James
Favorite to occupy top backup role
James appears to be the most likely option to serve as Christian McCaffrey's backup in 2026, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
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Brock Purdy
Traveling abroad for Week 1
Purdy and the 49ers will open their 2026 regular-season schedule against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Isaac Guerendo
Roster spot in jeopardy
Guerendo is unlikely to make the 49ers' roster, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Niners still looking for trade
Aiyuk isn't expected to be released any time soon as the 49ers continue to hold out hope they'll be able to trade him, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brock Purdy
Joined by two Day 2 playmakers
The 49ers drafted wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round and running back Kaelon Black in the third round Friday, adding a pair of new targets for Purdy.
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Mac Jones
Tepid interest around league
The 49ers did not find a significant trade market for Jones this season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Trade interest minimal
Aiyuk is a player the Commanders would only be interested in acquiring if he gets released by the 49ers, John Keim of ESPN reports.
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Christian McCaffrey
Workload could be reduced in 2026
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the team plans to give more touches to other running backs in 2026 to keep McCaffrey fresh, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. "In order to have Christian be as good as he can be throughout the whole year, we've got to get someone to help him," Shanahan said.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Owner not closing door on return
San Francisco owner Jed York suggested Monday that Aiyuk could return to the team next season if he gets healthy, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
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Trent Williams
Optimism for resolution
Coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects Williams and the 49ers to come to an agreement on a new contract in the near future, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Trent Williams
Contract restructure imminent
The 49ers did not exercise the $10 million option bonus on Williams' contract by Friday's deadline, but the team plans to restructure his deal before the 2026 NFL Draft, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mike Evans
No ill feelings from Bucs
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Wednesday he didn't feel betrayed by Evans' decision to sign with the 49ers in free agency, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Nick Bosa
Restructures contract with Niners
Bosa and the 49ers agreed to a restructured contract Saturday that will free up $17.17 million in cap space for San Francisco in 2026, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Brock Purdy
Team adds 11-time 1,000-yard WR
Purdy will have a key new target, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Mike Evans is signing a three-year contract with the 49ers.
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Mike Evans
Coveted by Niners for leadership
A significant part of the appeal of Evans to the 49ers, who signed him to a lucrative multi-year deal Monday, was the veteran leadership he's expected to provide, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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