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49ers bolster RB room with trade for disgruntled Commanders RB

The San Francisco 49ers are adding depth to their running back room in a trade with the Washington Commanders. ESPN's Adam ...

49ers' ex-QB Alex Smith gets big contract update at ESPN as second career blossoms

Alex Smith's blossoming second career picked up big news on Tuesday. The former No. 1 overall pick for the San Francisco ...
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ESPN President Addresses Controversy Over Critical Colin Kaepernick Decision

Kaepernick, who is still trying to play in the NFL in 2025, suited up for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016. In 2016, ...

Sources: Commanders trading Brian Robinson to 49ers for pick

The Commanders are trading running back Brian Robinson to the 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam ...

ESPN president speaks on spiked Colin Kaepernick documentary, but there’s a catch

ESPN scrapped Colin Kaepernick’s Spike Lee–directed docuseries, citing creative issues, but questions about NFL influence ...

How 49ers QB Brock Purdy Hilariously Found Out About His $265M Contract

After earning less than a million dollars annually on his rookie contract, Purdy’s new five-year, $265 million deal marks a ...

Niners Predicted As Strong Candidate To Improve By ESPN Writer

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the most disappointing teams last year. But 2024 is gone, and the Niners are expected to be one of the NFL's most improved teams this year.

Alex Smith extends ESPN deal: Former 49ers QB to appear on Get Up, First Take, and Sunday NFL Countdown

Alex Smith, former NFL quarterback, has signed a multi-year contract with ESPN, enhancing his role as a football analyst. He ...

49ers Interior Defensive Line Earn 'Shakiest' Unit in ESPN Rankings

The San Francisco 49ers are fresh off an injury-plagued 2024 campaign that saw just six wins and a last-place finish in the normally competitive NFC West. With the return of defensive coordinator ...