2024 NFL receiving corps rankings: Bears and Texans crack the top 5 - Football - San Francisco 49ers news - NewsLocker (2024)

Pro Football Focus - We rank all 32 NFL receiving corps ahead of the 2024 season, beginning with the San Francisco 49ers and Miami...

Golden Nuggets: Nice to see a 49ers receiver sign his contract

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, June 21st, 2024 49ers sign first-round WR Ricky Pearsall to his rookie deal
“The 49ers have signed first-round receiver Ricky Pearsall to his four-year rookie deal. He will receive $12.5 million fully guaranteed with a $5.9 million signing bonus.”
Why tailback Isaac Guerendo is so enticing to the 49ers (paywall)“Guerendo and the 49ers believe his injury-marked seasons came

49ers sign first-round pick Ricky Pearsall to a 4-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $12.5 million

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The 49ers have now signed their entire 2024 NFL Draft class. Breaking news from NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco: The San Francisco 49ers have just secured their first-round pick, Ricky Pearsall, with a significant four-year deal. This a fully guaranteed contract, valued at $12.5 million.
The dollar amount was never in question as the rookie wage scale is preset, thanks to the NFL. It’s also worth noting that first-round contracts are full

Where do Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel rank among the NFL’s top receivers?

Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers have two high-end wideout talents. Are either of them a Top 10 option at the position? Much has been said about the San Francisco 49ers wide receivers this offseason, as both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have been involved in trade rumors, given their respective contract situations.
Still, with training camp just a month away, both wideouts remain on the 49ers, which is expected to be the case for the 2024 NFL season.
Aiyuk, 26, is coming off an second-tea

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The great Play-Action debate: How does Brock Purdy stack up against the NFL?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Taking a look how important play-action is to Purdy’s success Play action, when executed correctly, is a thing of beauty. Second-level defenders rush to the line of scrimmage, EDGE rushers collapse on the ball carrier, and the quarterback has clearer passing lanes to work with. The 49ers execute play action as well as anyone in the NFL, partly because of their potent rushing attack but more so because Brock Purdy is as efficient as can be off play

Why the 49ers should extend Charvarius Ward next

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images That could create more cap space to pay Brandon Aiyuk We’ve seen the San Francisco 49ers extend wide receiver Jauan Jennings and Christian McCaffrey this offseason. Many believe Brandon Aiyuk is next on the docket, but there are a couple of other players on the roster who could help create additional cap space.
One of those players is Charvarius Ward, who is coming off a career season where he was named an All-Pro. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz wrote about the f

Pelissero: Right now, arrows point toward Brandon Aiyuk remaining with 49ers in 2024

49ers Webzone - The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk remain at a stalemate and won't come to an agreement on a contract extension unless one or both sides are willing to compromise. Aiyuk is set to earn $14.124 million on a team-exercised fifth-year option, significantly below the market value for a top wide...

2024 NFL season: One player to root for from each NFC team

NFL.com - With training camps just a month away, Dan Parr picks one player to root for from each NFC team in 2024. Why should fans be pulling for Giants QB Daniel Jones? Will a Packers journeyman have his...

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49ers Tops PFF's 'NFL Roster Rankings' Headed into the 2024 Season

49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers are Pro Football Focus' top-ranked NFL roster ahead of the 2024...

Insider: Steelers Should Trade 1st Rd Pick for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk

SI.com - If the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk, it seems likely they'll trade him to the Steelers. The Steelers have been trying to trade for Aiyuk all offseason, but haven't yet offered the 49ers a first-round...

Breer on Brandon Aiyuk’s contract: ‘A lot of times, these things get ugliest towards the end.’

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Sports Illustrated reporter was the latest to provide his insight on San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer was the latest analyst to share his insight on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract status. Breer was on FS1’s Colin Cowherd’s “The Herd,” where Cowherd set the table by saying he thinks Aiyuk should be traded prior to the deadline this season. Cowherd thinks drafti

Where the 49ers landed in PFF's WR ranking

49ers Webzone - The San Francisco 49ers may face some difficult decisions next offseason. For now, the team has the salary cap space to keep its core of talented wideouts together for one more Super Bowl run, assuming they can agree on a contract extension with Brandon Aiyuk. Currently, the two sides remain at a...

Niners TE George Kittle says he lost almost 30 pounds after offseason core surgery

NFL.com - George Kittle, known for power and running people over, saw his weight drop after core muscle surgery. The San Francisco 49ers tight end recently said he lost 30 pounds in the...

'You guys are a QB's best friend': The lessons and bonds of Tight End University

ESPN - The camp started by George Kittle and Greg Olsen continues to grow and featured QBs such as Dak...

Golden Nuggets: Excited to see what Kittle’s got this year

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, June 20th, 2024George Kittle, his 49ers teammates and the detailed focus of 2024 Tight End U (paywall)
Perhaps Pline, who played three years of college basketball at Ferris State before switching to football in 2023 upon transferring to Furman, had the most to gain from the event’s crash course.
“There’s an abundance of information,” Pline said. “I’ve heard a lot of th

No Huddle Podcast: The 49ers DO Want Brandon Aiyuk!

49ers Webzone - (Episode 346) — Al Sacco is solo to dive into Brandon Aiyuk's viral video, what Trevor Lawrence's contract means for Brock Purdy...

What would Brandon Aiyuk trade even look like?

Niners Wire - If the 49ers did decide to trade Brandon Aiyuk, here's what a deal might look...

Why Albert Breer is optimistic 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk get a deal done

49ers Webzone - Colin Cowherd declared on his FS1 show, "The Herd," that he doesn't believe Brandon Aiyuk will remain with the San Francisco 49ers beyond the trade deadline. The two sides have struggled to find common ground during contract extension talks and reportedly remain at an impasse. However, the pressure...

49ers No. 1-ranked RB room both top-heavy and deep

Niners Wire - Pro Football Focus ranked the 49ers RB group as the NFL's...

Steelers reporter remains confident 49ers will trade Brandon Aiyuk

49ers Webzone - Earlier this month, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette expressed confidence that the Pittsburgh Steelers would eventually find a way to trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk or...

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown’s deal the benchmark for a Brandon Aiyuk extension?

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Let’s break down the numbers behind the extension. The San Francisco 49ers have been embroiled in a contract dispute with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who has been in search of a long-term extension ahead of the 2024 season.
Aiyuk, who is currently slated to play this upcoming year on the fifth-year option, has not reported to any phase of the 49ers offseason program thus far, with reports wavering on the status of the contract extension talks.
Earlier th

Maiocco: Renardo Green could solve 49ers' recent cornerback dilemma

49ers Webzone - The San Francisco 49ers might have to choose between keeping Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel next year. That decision might be straightforward if the team agrees to a contract extension with Aiyuk in the coming weeks. Another less-discussed decision involves the defensive side...

George Kittle lost almost 30 pounds after core muscle surgery this offseason

Pro Football Talk - 49ers tight end George Kittle missed only one game last season despite a fractured rib, issues with his shoulder and toe and a core muscle tear. After Super Bowl LVIII, Kittle underwent core muscle surgery.He said on the "Bussin with the Boys" podcast on Tuesday that he lost almost 30 pounds...

PFF analytics seemingly support popular criticism of 49ers QB Brock Purdy

49ers Webzone - Brock Purdy has accomplished a lot in his short NFL career. During his rookie 2022 season, he took over as the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback in December. Since then, Purdy has helped guide the 49ers to two NFC Championship Game appearances and, this past season, a Super...

How good is the QB play in the NFC West compared to other divisions?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images There are 4 good QBs in this division Modern quarterback play is a sight to behold. Quarterbacks are stronger and faster than ever. Rocket-arm talents like Josh Allen and Justin Herbert, as well as the sheer speed and running ability of players like Lamar Jackson and others, have pushed the position to new heights. Of the eight divisions, which division has the best QB play?
Eric Edholm of NFL.com tackled that question in his latest article, and the res

PFF: The 49ers are the NFL's Only Team with Two Top 10 Wide Receivers

SI.com - This year almost certainly will be the 49ers' final season with both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel on their roster. But for now, the 49ers are the only team in the NFL that has two top 10 wide receiver, according to Pro Football...

PFF Ranks Charvarius Ward the NFL's 3rd Best Cornerback

SI.com - One of the most underrated players on the 49ers is cornerback Charvarius Ward. Each week, he covers the opponent's no. 1 receiver and shuts him down. And yet he never has been an All Pro. But according to Pro Football Focus, he's the third-best...

PFF: Brock Purdy Gets More Help than Any Other NFL Quarterback

SI.com - Most people agree that Brock Purdy is a good quarterback who makes the 49ers better. Most people also agree that Purdy benefits greatly from the 49ers' supporting cast and offensive...

PFF explains why the 49ers boast the NFL's best RB unit

49ers Webzone - In addition to being named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25, Christian McCaffrey was recently hailed as the best running...

Open thread: Which athlete had an impact on you the way Willie Mays did the game of baseball?

It can be any sport, any team, or any player. We lost one of the greatest athletes of all time on Wednesday, as Willie Mays passed away at the age of 93. Mays has a resume that’ll make even the most recognizable Hall of Famers blush. The former Rookie of the Year wound up in the All-Star game 24 times, where he won two MVPs. He also won two MVPs for the regular season. Mays has a World Series ring and a batting title and hit 660 home runs while batting over .300.
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