Perhaps that is why the 49ers are looking at free agent players as their avenue for reinforcement. The 49ers are reportedly going to work out former Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. on Monday. It's odd considering they don't need a cornerback. Working him out doesn't make any sense. Not even if he's just a depth player.

Sunday, in the media room at MetLife Stadium, where the New York Jets, the New York Giants and NFL players’ ACLs go to die each week, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan subtly gave the most revealing update on quarterback Brock Purdy’s lingering toe injury.

The San Francisco 49ers have heavily relied on young defenders so far this year, and cornerback Upton Stout has been one of the best.

The 49ers' season should be dead right now. And yet, the 49ers' record is 6-3, and they've beaten all three teams in the NFC West. Somehow, they're finding ways to win games they probably should lose.

Let’s go back to 2023, before the 49ers signed Bartch from the Jaguars’ practice squad. Bartch was waived by Jacksonville two months after being activated from the PUP list with a knee injury. Every year, Bartch has sustained some sort of injury.

The San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday added some internal defensive line depth. According to an announcement from the team, veteran defensive lineman Andrew Farmer II was signed to their practice squad. Undrafted rookie linebacker Stone Blanton was released from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

NFL legend Tom Brady recounts one of his favorite games from his playing career: a memorable trip back to the Bay Area to play the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. He talks about going home to California,

The 49ers have yet to open the practice window for Brandon Aiyuk to return, which should start to set in a harsh reality.