Robert Morrison

The NFL is an ever-present element of the sports landscape in the United States, and nothing makes that more evident than the league's ability to host a primetime show about the schedule release. Each team in the league also adds a personal touch, creating videos displaying the schedule in a creative way, with the San Francisco 49ers leaning into the history of the team (which will celebrate its 80th anniversary this season) as part of the reveal.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on April 23 with Round 1, while the rest of the draft will take place over the following two days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By virtue of their excellent finish to the 2025 season, and a bevy of trades in recent years, the San Francisco 49ers will head into the draft with just six picks, all of which will come in the first four rounds and inside the first 150 selections.

Like the San Francisco 49ers, the Niner Noise Podcast took some time after the loss in the NFC Divisional Round to take a break. The NFL, of course, is a 12-month league, so any moment to stop is appreciated. But now your favorite Niners podcast is back to talk about everything that has happened since the season ended. And there has been so much to discuss in the interim.