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Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor—a free agent—is calling it a career. His wife shared news of the player's NFL retirement via Instagram. Trent Taylor's wife announces the former #49ers WR's retirement on IG. pic.twitter.com/Mm7NH1UeGV — 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) July 11, 2026 The 49ers selected Taylor in the fifth round (No. 177 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues to make encouraging progress in his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered during last season's playoffs. After looking sharp during on-field workouts at Tight End University (TEU), optimism continues to grow that Kittle could be ready for the start of the 2026 season. Another positive update came this week from 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, one of Kittle's closest friends and longtime teammates.

Three San Francisco 49ers rookies have caught the attention of fullback Kyle Juszczyk this offseason, and that's encouraging news for a team that could rely heavily on its first-year players during the 2026 campaign. The 49ers dealt with a rash of injuries last season, proving just how quickly young players can be thrust into significant roles. Despite the adversity, San Francisco still won 12 games and earned a playoff berth, underscoring the importance of quality depth throughout the roster.

For the San Francisco 49ers, the defensive front was once a strength of the team, consistently disrupting opposing quarterbacks and overwhelming offensive lines. That wasn't the case last season, however, as the unit recorded just 20 sacks—the fewest in the NFL. Determined to rebuild the defensive line, the 49ers used their top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Mykel Williams, hoping the talented rookie could provide an immediate impact while developing into a cornerstone of the defense.

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is under contract through the 2027 season and has acknowledged that this will likely be the final deal of his NFL career. If that's the case, the 49ers can expect at least two more seasons of elite blindside protection for franchise quarterback Brock Purdy. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler continued his annual NFL position rankings this week, unveiling his list of the league's top offensive tackles.

Published Jul 11, 2026 • 2 hrs ago The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Threads Share this on Bluesky Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via SMS Share Sheet The most impressive rookie at 49ers OTAs last month was fifth-round linebacker Jaden Dugger. The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents. Follow us on: Click here and check the box by our name!

Published Jul 10, 2026 • 46 mins ago The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Threads Share this on Bluesky Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via SMS Share Sheet The San Francisco 49ers made the playoffs last year but were knocked out in the divisional round. Could they be considered sleepers in 2026? The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.

Published Jul 10, 2026 • 49 mins ago The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Threads Share this on Bluesky Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via SMS Share Sheet ESPN released their 2026 tight end rankings from NFL coaches and executives on Friday, and 49ers tight end George Kittle dropped from 2025. The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.

Could the San Francisco 49ers benefit from a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Alex Highsmith? One Steelers reporter believes the idea is worth considering. Andrew Vasquez of Steelers Wire recently outlined three bold—but potentially realistic—trades Pittsburgh could make before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Among the proposals was sending Highsmith to the 49ers.

With San Francisco 49ers rookies officially reporting to the SAP Performance Facility on July 18, all eyes will be on the team's newest draft class as first-year players look to prove they can contribute during the 2026 NFL season. The good news for the 49ers is that there are no contract standoffs to worry about. San Francisco signed all eight of its draft picks ahead of training camp, ensuring head coach Kyle Shanahan will have every rookie available from Day 1.