Then in 2024, Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk went down, and so Purdy had to do more than just dink and dunk. He had to force the ball down the field. And he had to show that he was worth more ...

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle disappointed some of his fans on Saturday night, but it's not because of anything he ...

The 49ers have given out some outrageous contract extensions the past few years. This is one they might soon regret.

Vying to be QB Justin Herbert’s backup, Lance completed 13 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-7 victory at ...

Patrick Sean Payton just went all Ralph Waldo Emerson on the Broncos. Who knew he is emulating a 19th century-type essayist?

Every fantasy owner knows it's a challenging task to draft a tight end that will bring significant value to their team. With fewer than a handful each year, ...

Valdez is an undersized interior defensive lineman (6-3, 301 pounds) with short arms (31¼ inches), but he’s a brute: He had ...

The Denver Broncos signed a former Husker outside linebacker Friday ahead of the 2025 preseason. Garrett Nelson joins Denver ...

Follow along live for exclusive access and insight from The Athletic's writers as NFL training camps continue this week ...

No 49ers’ position group got more attention than the defensive line. Early indications are they found upgrades with Williams, ...

Mykel Williams might have been the 49ers' top draft pick, but he's not No. 1 on our 1-18 ranking of rookie performers.

Rookies C.J. West, Mykel Williams, and Alfred Collins are turning heads as they lean into physicality, veteran mentorship, ...