49ers backup QB Mac Jones would have preferred a trade. He got a raise instead (paywall)
“The 49ers have rewarded Mac Jones for last season’s stellar fill-in work by giving him a $300,000 roster bonus, according to multiple reports. Jones, 27, who signed a two-year, $7 million contract in 2025, will now earn $3.55 million this season and could pocket $5.8 million if he reaches all his incentives.”
49ers increase NFL-leading salary cap space to $72 million “A significant portion of the 49ers’ cap space is
likely being preserved for the future, as unused money can roll over into the 2027 season. However, the financial flexibility also gives San Francisco room to pursue additional roster upgrades before training camp or make in-season moves if needed.”
Kyle Shanahan shares why the 49ers’ defense was lucky they weren’t ‘exposed’ even more than they were in 2025
“The good news for the 49ers is that it would be tough to put a worse product on the field than they did last season. The team was starting linebackers in December who weren’t on the roster in mid-November. The defensive line never stood a chance to be competitive.
That changes this season with the return of Bosa and Mykel to the lineup. Osa Odighizuwa projects to be the best passing-rushing defensive tackle since DeForest Buckner. Warner in the middle is the great equalizer. He takes pressure off the safeties and linebackers in coverage. Add in Dre Greenlaw’s ability as a plus run defender, and a season outside of the top-10 — provided health — would be a disappointment.”
How does 49ers’ top pick look? Will rookie RB catch? Top questions as OTAs begin (paywall)
“This spring, Purdy asked Evans about a specific route he ran with the Buccaneers that resembled a “concept” in the 49ers’ playbook. Evans explained the route wasn’t in Tampa Bay’s playbook: Brady and Evans had an understanding that Evans could alter his route based on how the secondary was aligned.
“He’s like, ‘Actually, it’s not that concept,’” Purdy said. “‘I had a choice to go around the (defensive back) a certain way, and Tom knew to put the ball there. And that’s something that we talked and worked through.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, shoot, so that’s stuff that we’re going to have to talk through and work through.’”
Starting this week, the media can begin forming its own initial impressions of the 2026 49ers……On Thursday, the 49ers will have their first offseason practice that’s open to media. Here are the top storylines reporters will be monitoring.”
