Matt Maiocco

49ers awarded three fourth-round compensatory picks in upcoming 2026 NFL Draft for 2025 departures The San Francisco 49ers gained three 2026 NFL Draft compensatory picks for departures from the previous offseason.

The NFL awarded the 49ers three comp picks, giving them seven turns within the first 139 selections.

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49ers awarded three fourth-round compensatory picks in upcoming 2026 NFL Draft for 2025 departures The San Francisco 49ers gained three 2026 NFL Draft compensatory picks for departures from the previous offseason.

The NFL awarded the 49ers three comp picks, giving them seven turns within the first 139 selections.

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Considering Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne, Anquan Boldin and Torry Holt are not yet in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 49ers WR Mike Evans probably has more work to do to end up with a bust in Canton.

All time, Evans ranks 10th (108 TD catches), 21st (13,052 rec yards) and 31st (866 receptions).

With Kendrick Bourne's deal confirmed by
@HenryOrgann
and
@Agent_Big_Al
of @DisruptiveSports, new 49ers scorecard.

Comings
WR Mike Evans (UFA, Tampa Bay; 3 yrs)
OT Vederian Lowe (UFA, New England; 2 yrs)

Goings
WR Kendrick Bourne (UFA, Arizona; 2 yrs)

Kendrick Bourne rejoins former 49ers assistant coach Mike LaFleur with the Arizona Cardinals, source confirms. It's a two-year, $10 million contract with a max of $12 million. The deal was negotiated by Henry Organ and Al Beglinger of Disruptive Sports Agency.

49ers offseason scorecard
Comings
WR Mike Evans (UFA, Tampa Bay; 3 yrs)
OT Vederian Lowe (UFA, New England; 2 yrs)

Goings
N/A

Staying
K Eddy Piñeiro (extension, 3 yrs)
LS Jon Weeks (extension, 1 yr)

A year ago, the Broncos signed Dre Greenlaw to a three-year, $31.5 million contract. It turned out to be a one-year, $10.5 million contract, as Ian Rapoport reports the Broncos are releasing him.

How offensive tackle Vederian Lowe fits with the 49ers amid Trent Williams' contract uncertainty By bringing in Vederian Lowe, the San Francisco 49ers appear to be hedging their bets against reaching a contract resolution with Trent Williams.

Soon-to-be-former Patriots OT Vederian Lowe has entered the chat with uncertainty surrounding the 49ers future of 12-time Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams.

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What 49ers' reported Mike Evans free-agent contract agreement means for Jauan Jennings' future The San Francisco 49ers likely don't have room for Jauan Jennings after reportedly agreeing to a massive contract with star wideout Mike Evans.

Mike Evans gives Brock Purdy a huge target, but the six-time Pro Bowl WR's presence on the 49ers sends a clear message about Jauan Jennings' future.
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The NFL announces compensatory picks. Based on 2025 free-agent losses/gains, the 49ers will pick up the following three compensatory selections in the 2026 NFL Draft:
Fourth round - No. 133 overall
Fourth round - No. 138 overall
Fourth round - No. 139 overall

YouTube video by NBC Sports Bay Area & California 49ers Now: Breaking down San Francisco's NFL free agency negotiation period | NBC Sports Bay Area

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The 49ers get active with an agreement with 32-year-old WR Mike Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler.

Free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne on the NFL Network emphasized his great relationship with first-year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur. Bourne said stresses that he fits a lot of systems.

There are potentially seven tackles worthy of being selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 49ers acquired Trent Williams six seasons ago from Washington for third- and fifth-round draft picks. What could they get for him now?

The NFL’s opening negotiating window opens at 9 a.m.

National Napping Day could not come at a worse time.

49ers unrestricted free agents ranked by Spotrac market value:
WR Jauan Jennings
DL Clelin Ferrell
DL Yetur Gross-Matos
OL Spencer Burford
WR Kendrick Bourne
RB Brian Robinson Jr.
S Jason Pinnock
G Ben Bartch
LB Luke Gifford
DT Jordan Elliott

The 49ers lock up Eddy Piñeiro before he hits the open market. He agrees to a four-year, $17M contract ($10M guaranteed), reports Adam Schefter.

YouTube video by NBC Sports Bay Area & California Previewing 49ers' 2026 NFL free agency strategy | 49ers Talk | NBC Sports Bay Area

This is 49ers Talk. We get you set for the opening for the start of the new league year, as Jennifer sits down with Greg Cosell.

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49ers free agent watch list
RB-Rachaad White, TB
WR-Romeo Doubs, GB
OT-Taylor Decker, DET (if things go sideways with Trent Williams)
DT-John Franklin-Myers, DEN
DE-Rashan Gary, GB (if Packers release him)
CB-Josh Jobe, SEA (if 49ers move on from Renardo Green)

Matt Eberflus was Colts defensive coordinator and Cowboys defensive coordinator between his 46-game stint as Bears head coach, which ended after 12 games of the 2024 season.

Source confirms 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has hired former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to his staff, as @TomPelissero reported. Eberflus becomes assistant head coach of defense, Pelissero reports. That’s the same title Gus Bradley held last season.

Identifying four free-agent running back options 49ers could target to fill void at the position Matt Maiocco identifies free-agent running backs the San Francisco 49ers could target to fill a void at the position.

It seems there are a lot better options at running back in free agency than in the 2026 NFL Draft. Therefore, here are some players the 49ers ought to consider (at the right cost).

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The 49ers promoted Cameron Clemmons from assistant O-line coach to tight ends coach, source tells NBC Sports Bay Area. Clemmons takes over for Brian Fleury, whom the Seahawks hired as their new offensive coordinator.

This appears to be moving week around the NFL in the run-up to the open-negotiating period and the start of the new league year. No word, yet, on any 49ers' activity.

Big news in the NFC West with the expectation of the Rams acquiring CB Trent McDuffie from Kansas City for the No. 29 pick in the draft.

On my news feed, Rapoport got it on social media 10 seconds before Schefter, and both posts had accompanying photos of McDuffie.

The 49ers announced they have re-signed Pro Bowl long-snapper Jon Weeks to a one-year contract extension.

He is a wide receiver, so he does not play defense. But he does catch passes and blocks.

Matt Maiocco's NFL mock draft 2.0: 49ers select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper with pick No. 27 NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco has the San Francisco 49ers selecting Indiana wideout Omar Cooper in his second 2026 NFL mock draft.

The post-combine NFL mock draft, 2.0, to be exact, has arrived on your doorstep.

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It was the greatest atmosphere I’ve experienced as a fan. Gonzaga came to Moraga for the final time as WCC rivals of Saint Mary’s. Mikey Lewis scores 31, and the Gaels win their fourth consecutive regular-season conference championship with a 70-59 victory.

Kenyon Sadiq of Oregon runs 4.40 on his second attempt at the 40-yard dash after going, you guessed it, 4.40 on his first try at the NFL Scouting Combine.