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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-mac-jones-jokes-kyle-shanahan-fighting-draft-decision');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mac Jones jokes with Kyle Shanahan about fighting over 49ers draft decision');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/49ers-quarterback-Mac-Jones.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Mac Jones jokes with Kyle Shanahan about fighting over 49ers draft decision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-29T08:39:03-07:00">June 29th, 8:39am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-29T08:39:03-07:00">June 29th, 8:39am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints, who also covers the NBA and MLB. He received his Masters in Business Administration Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Nichols College. Previously, ran his own website, and had bylines at FanSided, Basketball Network, Athlon Sports, and The Sporting News. In addition to his work at ClutchPoints, Owen is also a Breaking News Writer at Heavy and a Content Producer for More Views Media.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco 49ers managed to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-brock-purdys-no-trade-detail-265-million-contract-extension">sign Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265 million contract extension</a> this offseason, but that isn’t the only quarterback move they have made as of late. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-insider-makes-sam-darnold-comparison-for-mac-jones">Niners also scooped up Mac Jones in free agency</a> to be Purdy’s backup, although he recently joked that he had some beef to settle with head coach Kyle Shanahan before he joined the team.</p><p>San Francisco passed on Jones in the 2021 NFL Draft, opting to select Trey Lance, despite rumors continually linking them to the former Alabama Crimson Tide star ahead of the draft. Jones landed with the New England Patriots instead, where he quickly flamed out, resulting in him getting traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, Jones is with the 49ers, and it sounds like he’s excited to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45591949/qb-mac-jones-49ers-attempt-revive-career-2021-nfl-draft" rel="noopener">put Shanahan’s draft snub behind him</a> as he prepares for the 2025 season.</p><p>“At the outset of free agency, Jones and Shanahan texted, with Jones even joking that the pair ‘got in a huge fight’ over the Niners’ original draft decision. ‘The world works in mysterious ways,’ Jones said, laughing. ‘I’m glad to be back here and learning from a great group of guys, and that’s players and coaches. So, you go where you go in the draft, right? You don’t get a lot of choice over that, but I’m definitely excited to be here now,'” Nick Wagoner wrote for ESPN</p><h2><b>Mac Jones hoping to get career back on track with Kyle Shanahan, 49ers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mac-Jones-on-Dec.-29-2024.jpg"><figcaption>© Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jones was Pro Bowler in 2021 with the Patriots, as he threw for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns and appeared set to be the team’s quarterback of the future. New England ended up completely ruining Jones’ development, though, and it prompted the team to dump him to Jacksonville, where he backed up Trevor Lawrence last season. In 10 games, Jones threw for 1,672 yards and eight touchdowns, but he also threw eight interceptions, as his struggles under center persisted.</p><p>The hope is that Jones latching on with Shanahan and the 49ers will help him get back on track, as this team does have a history of repairing broken quarterbacks. In a perfect world, Jones won’t play all that much for San Francisco, but if he can get back on the right developmental path, he could look to follow a similar career arc to the one that Sam Darnold has recently enjoyed.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mac Jones jokes with Kyle Shanahan about fighting over 49ers draft decision

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-george-kittle-bittersweet-deebo-samuel-message-commanders-trade');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers’ George Kittle’s bittersweet Deebo Samuel message after Commanders trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/San-Francisco-49ers-tight-end-George-Kittle.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ George Kittle’s bittersweet Deebo Samuel message after Commanders trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-27T19:30:05-07:00">June 27th, 7:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-27T19:30:05-07:00">June 27th, 7:30pm</time><address><a>Abdullah Imran</a>Abdullah Imran works as an Associate Editor for All Sports at ClutchPoints. He’s been a sports fan his entire life and enjoys writing about every sport. He has spent three years in sports journalism and loves analyzing games. In his free time, he very much enjoys binge-watching shows and playing video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/1-obvious-san-francisco-49ers-trade-candidate-entering-2025-training-camp">San Francisco 49ers made a bold move</a> in their ongoing offseason transformation by trading wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-san-francisco-blockbuster-deebo-samuel-trade-commanders">Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders</a>. The decision, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-john-lynch-gets-brutally-honest-tough-offseason">driven by GM John Lynch’s offseason plan</a> to build a “younger and cheaper” roster, represented a turning point for the 49ers offense, and for teammates like tight end George Kittle, it was an emotional farewell.</p><p>Samuel had seen his role in San Francisco diminish in recent years due to a string of injuries. After peaking with 1,405 receiving yards in 2021, his production steadily declined. Still, his hybrid role as both receiver and rusher remained an important asset in Kyle Shanahan’s system. However, with the team’s salary cap tightening amid major contract extensions, including Kittle’s own four-year, $76 million deal, the 49ers decided to move on before the start of free agency.</p><p>Discussing Samuel’s exit on the <i>Bussin’ With The Boys</i> podcast, Kittle admitted he’s <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/george-kittle-deebo-samuel-happy-fresh-start-former-49ers-teammate-washington" rel="noopener">happy for his former teammate</a>, even if he will miss him.</p><p>“I’m happy for him that he went to Washington,” Kittle said via Nick Shook. “Guys need a fresh start sometimes, and he wanted a fresh start, and so, I’m very happy for him. I’m sad that I don’t have him on my team anymore because I just loved having him around the locker room and stuff like that. But I’m happy for him.”</p><p>Samuel’s fresh start comes at a crucial time for the Commanders. Following an exceptional 2024 campaign that saw them reach the NFC Championship Game, Washington is hoping Samuel adds the final spark to boost their offense. With Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels returning at quarterback and Terry McLaurin already established as the team’s primary weapon, Samuel is expected to play a complementary yet crucial role.</p><p>The versatility Samuel offers, lining up as both receiver and running back, gives Washington a dynamic weapon to diversify their offensive schemes. His ability to turn short passes into explosive gains is something Daniels himself has already visualized.</p><p>Kittle also took comfort in Samuel joining a familiar face.</p><p>“I’m happy he went to Washington because Adam Peters is there, our old assistant GM, and he’s the man,” Kittle noted.</p><p>Meanwhile, the 49ers are retooling with a younger core of receivers, including Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, who are now expected to take on larger roles. While San Francisco’s Super Bowl window may be tightening, the organization is committed to reshaping its roster for sustainable success.</p><p>Though the 49ers and Commanders are not scheduled to face off in the regular season, a potential playoff meeting could reunite Samuel and his former teammates on the field, this time as rivals with postseason stakes on the line.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ George Kittle’s bittersweet Deebo Samuel message after Commanders trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-deommodore-lenoir-arrested-allegedly-resisting-police-officer');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir arrested after allegedly resisting a police officer');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Deommodore-Lenoir-of-the-San-Francisco-49ers.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir arrested after allegedly resisting a police officer</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-27T10:38:20-07:00">June 27th, 10:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-27T15:05:34-07:00">June 27th, 3:05pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In the midst of a busy offseason <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-christian-mccaffrey-looks-scary-offseason-bijan-robinson">for the San Francisco 49ers</a>, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has found himself in legal trouble after getting arrested in a recent incident.</p><p>Reports indicate that the 25-year-old defensive back allegedly resisted a police officer during an incident <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1938643799476928844" rel="noopener">involving a firearm</a>, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team and TMZ. The arrest took place on Thursday, and Lenior was released from custody on Friday.</p><p>“49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles for allegedly resisting a peace officer, per TMZ. Police say Lenoir didn’t comply after a man he was with tossed him car keys during an incident involving a suspected firearm. He was released from police custody on Friday and is scheduled to appear in court next month.”</p><p>The 49ers have not released a statement regarding Lenior’s arrest. It’s possible the franchise decides to keep it in-house for now while Deommodore Lenoir handles his court appearance in July.</p><p>Lenior, who played for the Oregon Ducks during his college days, has served as a starting cornerback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-brandon-aiyuk-trashes-san-francisco-for-persistent-trade-rumors">for the 49ers</a> for the past three seasons. He’s proven to be a reliable asset on the field, playing a key role in defending the pass.</p><p>Last season, Deommodore Lenoir finished with 85 combined tackles (53 solo), two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He aims to continue playing at a high level and potentially finish with more than 50 solo tackles for the fourth consecutive season in San Francisco.</p><p>Deommodore Lenoir is set to begin the second year of his five-year contract worth more than $88 million. Based on the fact that he was released from custody, expectations are that he’ll go to his court date and handle the alleged incident. Any possible punishments from the 49ers would be announced by the club. That is, if the franchise believes it’s absolutely necessary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir arrested after allegedly resisting a police officer

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He is also a multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, and hosting. His work in film has been recognized at international festivals, earning awards for both his performances and directorial projects.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Star running back <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-psycho-take-christian-mccaffrey">Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers</a> and Bijan Robinson, running back for the Atlanta Falcons, have been making headlines this offseason — not with highlight-reel plays, but with a single photo that perfectly captures their physical progress and shared dedication. McCaffrey shared an image featuring himself, his brother Luke McCaffrey, and Robinson, all flexing after a workout that quickly caught the attention of fans online.</p><p>The picture <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1938398987792294170" rel="noopener">went viral on social media</a>, where people not only admired the players’ strong physiques but also speculated what it meant for the upcoming season. Robinson, who just completed an amazing 2024 season, where he totaled 1,456 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with McCaffrey, who suffered through a difficult 2024 season marred by injuries. This offseason picture shows that the 49ers star is progressing well in his recovery, and is ready for a significant comeback.</p><p>For Robinson, this is more than just a gym partnership. The Falcons running back has spoken candidly about how much he admires McCaffrey’s game, and more so how he prepares and demonstrates versatility with his range of skills. Their recent training sessions together show that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/falcons-news-bijan-robinson-blunt-message-offense">Robinson is looking to elevate his game</a>, taking cues from a two-time All-Pro known for his excellence.</p><p>Luke McCaffrey, a wide receiver stepping into his second season with the Washington Commanders, also made an appearance in the post. Even though he had a quiet rookie year with 168 receiving yards, his presence underscores a broader theme of family-oriented training and accountability that has defined the trio’s offseason efforts.</p><p>As training camps approach, fans of both the Falcons and 49ers are paying close attention. While the photo went viral for its visual impact, the dedication it represents has only heightened the already high expectations for the 2025 NFL season, where both running backs will look to elevate their respective franchises.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey already looks scary in offseason flex with Bijan Robinson

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He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-psycho-take-christian-mccaffrey">San Francisco 49ers</a> gear up for the 2025 training camp, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: balancing a championship-caliber roster with the financial and strategic realities of the NFL. The 49ers have made bold moves in recent years, but with a roster flush with talent and a few lingering contract conundrums, one name stands out as the most obvious trade candidate heading into camp, veteran wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-brandon-aiyuk-trashes-san-francisco-for-persistent-trade-rumors">Brandon Aiyuk</a>.</p><p>The 2025 offseason has already seen seismic shifts in the 49ers’ receiving corps. Deebo Samuel, long a cornerstone of Kyle Shanahan’s offense, was traded to the Washington Commanders, leaving Brandon Aiyuk as the clear-cut No. 1 receiver on paper. Alongside Aiyuk, the 49ers have invested heavily in young talent, including 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, whose chemistry with quarterback Brock Purdy is blossoming, and reliable veteran Jauan Jennings.</p><p>Aiyuk, fresh off a lucrative contract extension and recovering from a significant knee injury, enters camp as the highest-paid receiver on the roster. While his talent is undeniable, the 49ers’ recent moves and the emergence of Pearsall and Jennings raise questions about the long-term fit and financial feasibility of keeping Aiyuk in red and gold.</p><h2>Why Brandon Aiyuk Is the Obvious Trade Candidate</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Brandon-Aiyuk.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Aiyuk’s contract, loaded with guaranteed money, was designed to reward his breakout performances over the past two seasons. However, the 49ers are navigating a tight salary cap, especially after extending quarterback Brock Purdy to a record-setting deal. With Samuel gone and Pearsall poised for a bigger role, Aiyuk’s hefty salary stands out as a potential obstacle to roster flexibility.</p><p>If Aiyuk struggles to regain his pre-injury form in 2025, or if Pearsall and Jennings outshine him, the 49ers could be motivated to move on from his contract, even if it means absorbing some dead-cap charges in the process. The financial calculus is simple: trading Aiyuk would free up significant cap space, allowing the team to address other pressing needs, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines.</p><p>The 49ers have quietly assembled a deep and versatile receiving corps. Pearsall, who overcame a harrowing off-field incident to post a strong finish to his rookie year, is expected to take a major leap in 2025. Jennings remains a trusted target in clutch situations, and the team has invested in additional young receivers through the draft and free agency.</p><p>With Samuel’s departure and Pearsall’s emergence, the 49ers’ offense is evolving. Shanahan’s system has always emphasized versatility and yards-after-catch ability—traits that Pearsall and Jennings both possess. If Aiyuk’s production dips or his role diminishes, his value as a trade chip could outweigh his on-field contributions.</p><p>Despite mocking trade rumors on social media, Aiyuk’s name continues to surface in league circles as a potential trade target for receiver-needy teams. His combination of age, production, and contract status makes him attractive to franchises looking for a proven playmaker to boost their passing attack.</p><p>The timing is also notable. With training camp set to open in mid-July, general manager John Lynch has a history of making late-offseason moves to maximize value and address roster imbalances. If the 49ers’ young receivers impress during OTAs and early camp, Lynch could pull the trigger on a deal, recouping valuable draft capital and clearing cap space for future moves.</p><h2>What a Trade Could Look Like</h2><p>If the 49ers decide to shop Aiyuk, several teams could be in the mix. Contenders with a need at wide receiver, such as the Bills, Chargers, Texans, and Broncos, have been linked to high-profile pass-catchers in recent trade chatter. Aiyuk’s skill set would fit seamlessly into a variety of offensive schemes, and his contract, while substantial, is manageable for teams with cap flexibility.</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>A potential trade could net the 49ers a combination of mid-round draft picks and a depth player, or even a starting-caliber lineman to shore up the trenches. Given Lynch’s track record of creative deal-making, nothing should be ruled out.</p><p>The San Francisco 49ers are entering a pivotal season, with their Super Bowl window still open but narrowing. The emergence of Ricky Pearsall and the financial realities of the modern NFL make Brandon Aiyuk the most obvious trade candidate as training camp approaches. While the front office hasn’t shown any public urgency to move him, the combination of cap considerations, roster depth, and market demand could make an Aiyuk trade the headline move of the summer.</p><p>For now, all eyes will be on Santa Clara as the 49ers weigh their options and plot their course to get back into title contention for another deep playoff run.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 obvious San Francisco 49ers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

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Rebilas-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ George Kittle reveals WWE-filled retirement plans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-25T06:50:26-07:00">June 25th, 6:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-25T06:50:26-07:00">June 25th, 6:50am</time><address><a>Andrew Korpan</a>Andrew Korpan is the lead entertainment editor and film critic for ClutchPoints. He's also an award-winning author and Ken Jeong's best friend.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While it’s not imminent, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-2-things-get-him-retire">San Fransisco 49ers star George Kittle will eventually retire</a>, and then he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-raw-super-bowl">may head to WWE</a> as a wrestler.</p><p>Speaking to the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast (via NBC Sports Bay Area), Kittle <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/george-kittle-wants-to-play-until-the-wheels-fall-off-and-then-go-into-wwe" rel="noopener">discussed his future plans</a>. He will keep playing “until I don’t have fun anymore,” but then he will head into his new venture. There is also another scenario where he could retire earlier, but that’d take his wife saying, “You kinda look like s**t out there; you should retire.”</p><p>What does not having “fun” look like for Kittle? “I don’t know. I think if I get to 35, and it hurts to put pants on in the morning, I think I’ll be like, ‘Ah, this isn’t that much fun anymore,’ and I’ll have a conversation with myself,” he explained. “But I’m feeling great right now.”</p><p>Still, Kittle has already planned out what will come next. He wants to join WWE as a big fan of them. He has previously been in the ring a handful of times, but he sounds open to a full-time run.</p><p>“I would love to do WWE,” said the tight end. “I think there’s definitely opportunity within that world, and I would love nothing more than to be a part of it. My only question mark with that is I love being a fan of WWE. I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a long time, so I wouldn’t look like an idiot out there.</p><p>“I’ve been in a WWE ring like three times. I don’t know what I’m doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works, but I haven’t moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did,” he continued.</p><h2><b>49ers tight end George Kittle’s history with WWE</b></h2><p>As Kittle noted, he is a big fan of WWE. He previously attended several events, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/49ers-tight-end-george-kittle-reveals-shocking-reaction-to-wrestlemania-39-appearance">including WrestleMania 39</a>, where he got involved in a match between Pat McAfee and The Miz. He was also seen at the following two WrestleManias in Philadelphia and Las Vegas.</p><p>We will see if George Kittle is able to join WWE after he retires. He could follow in the footsteps of McAfee if he does. For now, he is getting ready for his ninth season in the NFL. The 49ers went 6-11 in 2024, and they are hoping to get back to the Super Bowl in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ George Kittle reveals WWE-filled retirement plans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-makes-bold-claim-about-tight-end-value-in-2025');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers’ George Kittle makes bold claim about tight end value in 2025');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/George-Kittle-makes-bold-claim-about-tight-end-value-in-2025.jpg"><figcaption>Credit: Matt Kartozian</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ George Kittle makes bold claim about tight end value in 2025</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T15:27:35-07:00">June 24th, 3:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T15:27:35-07:00">June 24th, 3:27pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris Spiering graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris manages the betting team at ClutchPoints and contributes about the NFL, MLB, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It is no secret that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/perfect-san-francisco-49ers-move-roster-2025-training-camp">San Francisco 49ers</a> star <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-reveals-what-makes-kyle-shanahan-different">tight end George Kittle</a> is the biggest fan of tight ends on the planet. He, along with Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen, started Tight End University, which is a camp directed at developing tight ends. During this year’s event in Nashville, Kittle spoke to the media. One of the topics stayed on course with a <a href="https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/1937608220589064545" rel="noopener">conversation about the position’s significance</a>.</p><p>“If you look at the past 10 Super Bowl winners, every team has either a Gronk, a Kelce, Dallas Goedert, you have an elite tight end that makes plays for you the entire season,” Kittle said during NFL Live.</p><p>He isn’t wrong. Outside of a few teams, every recent winner has had a tight end of value. The league is adapting after seeing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski make plays for the New England Patriots all those years, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Kansas City Chiefs formed an almost identical tandem with Patrick Mahomes and Kelce. Those two teams seriously benefited from having Kelce and Gronk catch touchdowns in the playoffs and help lead the teams to multiple Super Bowl wins. Olsen was huge for Cam Newton and their run to the Super Bowl in 2015, despite losing. Last season, Dallas Goedert was a massive weapon for Jalen Hurts.</p><p>Even though Kittle doesn’t have a Super Bowl himself with the 49ers, he has been to two of them and lost both by small margins to the Chiefs.</p><p>The new era of tight ends is upon us. Brock Bowers is turning into a superstar with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Indianapolis Colts drafted Tyler Warren out of Penn State, and the Chicago Bears took Colston Loveland out of Michigan as the new wave of TEs. Sam LaPorta, Jake Ferguson, Kyle Pitts, and TJ Hockenson are capable of being massive contributors to a Super Bowl-winning team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ George Kittle makes bold claim about tight end value in 2025

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-kyle-shanahan-psycho-take-christian-mccaffrey');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers’ Kyle Shanahan drops ‘psycho’ take on Christian McCaffrey');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kyle-Shanahan-during-a-49ers-game-.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ Kyle Shanahan drops ‘psycho’ take on Christian McCaffrey</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T10:07:13-07:00">June 24th, 10:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T10:08:05-07:00">June 24th, 10:08am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After avoiding injuries in his first two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-christian-mccaffrey-gets-injury-update-after-frustrating-year">Christian McCaffrey appeared in just four games</a> in 2024. As the veteran running back looks to rebound from one of the strangest setbacks of his career, head coach Kyle Shanahan believes everything is falling into place.</p><p>Despite McCaffrey turning 29 on June 7, the 49ers have liked everything they have seen from him in the 2025 offseason. Shanahan called McCaffrey a “psycho” who is <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45569849/49ers-running-back-christian-mccaffrey-healthy-long-offseason" rel="noopener">taking his recovery as seriously as possible</a>.</p><p>“He is a psycho in a good way and does everything imaginable every single day,” Shanahan told ESPN. “Last year, he couldn’t, because he was battling injury. And this year he is healthy, so he is right back to being who he is and who he has always been, and it’s really fun to watch… Christian is as ready as any player I’ve ever been around.”</p><p>McCaffrey was visibly limited in his four games of 2024, running for a career-low 202 yards on just 4.0 yards per carry. His production was a steep drop-off from the 1,459 rushing yards and 21 total touchdowns he notched in 2023.</p><p>McCaffrey’s situation began with reports suggesting that his pre-season Achilles injury would not affect his Week 1 status. Yet, by Week 1, he was ruled out, before landing on injured reserve shortly after. McCaffrey did not make his debut until Week 9, only to suffer another knee injury in Week 12 and get sent back on injured reserve.</p><h2><b>Kyle Shanahan’s high hopes for Christian McCaffrey, 49ers’ 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/San-Francisco-RB-Christian-McCaffrey.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>McCaffrey was not the only member of the 49ers to struggle in 2024. Most of the team struggled with injuries throughout the year, resulting in a meager 6-11 record. The poor showing was eye-opening, considering San Francisco made the Super Bowl just seven months before the start of the season.</p><p>However, Shanahan and the team seemingly have full faith in a turnaround in 2025. With McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk ideally back in the lineup, the 49ers’ offense should remain one of the most potent units in the league. General manager John Lynch doubled down on the team in the offseason by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-fred-warner-shouts-out-49ers-front-office-for-brock-purdy-george-kittle-extensions">extending George Kittle and Brock Purdy</a> on lucrative new deals.</p><p>While McCaffrey is coming off a letdown campaign, he is still one of the 2025 MVP favorites. The former four-time All-Pro won the NFC Offensive Player of the Year award in 2023, his only full season with the team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan drops ‘psycho’ take on Christian McCaffrey

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49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk trashes San Francisco for persistent trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/perfect-san-francisco-49ers-move-roster-2025-training-camp');   ga('set', 'title', '1 perfect San Francisco 49ers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-perfect-San-Francisco-49ers-move-to-fill-out-roster-before-2025-training-camp.jpg"></figure><h1>1 perfect San Francisco 49ers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-22T20:05:23-07:00">June 22nd, 8:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-22T20:06:45-07:00">June 22nd, 8:06pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco 49ers have spent the better part of the past five years as a perennial Super Bowl contender. With an elite defense, one of the most dynamic running backs in football, and a breakout quarterback in Brock Purdy, the Niners have come agonizingly close to hoisting another Lombardi Trophy a couple of times. However, as the 2025 training camp approaches, San Francisco finds itself at a precarious crossroads. Key contributors are gone, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers">and roster depth is in question</a>. Also, the team is banking on internal development to remain relevant in a loaded NFC. Yes, rebuilding may not be the mission. That said, retooling clearly is. One final addition could be the difference between another deep playoff run and an early postseason exit.</p><h2><b>Tumultuous 49ers Offseason</b></h2><p>Sure, the 49ers may not be looking to tear things down and initiate a rebuild. However, that certainly felt like the plan in the early offseason. General manager John Lynch traded Deebo Samuel, cut Javon Hargrave, and allowed key contributors like Aaron Banks, Charvarius Ward, Dre Greenlaw, and Talanoa Hufanga <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-john-lynch-gets-brutally-honest-tough-offseason">to depart in free agency</a>.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-hottest-San-Francisco-49ers-takes-coming-out-of-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><p>The 49ers added 11 total players in the draft. Some of them may emerge as long-term building blocks. However, rookie first-round pick Mykel Williams <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-nick-bosa-helping-mykel-williams-development">is likely to be a project</a>. As such, it’s hard to envision San Francisco’s rookie class pushing the team back into Super Bowl contention. Of course, players like Williams and Nick Martin will likely see early playing time.</p><p>Bringing back Robert Saleh <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-news-george-kittle-warns-of-violence-amid-robert-saleh-return">was a brilliant move</a>. After he departed to take the Jets job in 2021, the 49ers struggled to maintain defensive consistency. Having him back could solve quite a few issues on that side of the ball.</p><p>Are the 49ers better than they were a couple of months ago? No, but they had to do some tearing down in order to afford the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/49ers-rumors-why-insider-believes-brock-purdy-contract-resolution-coming-soon">inevitable contract extension for Purdy</a>.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the perfect San Francisco 49ers move to fill out their roster before the 2025 training camp.</p><h2><b>The One Move That Makes Too Much Sense</b></h2><p>If there’s one thing that’s clear entering 2025, it’s that Purdy needs help at wide receiver.</p><p>Brandon Aiyuk is expected to miss at least the first half of the season after tearing his ACL and MCL late in 2024. Meanwhile, Demarcus Robinson faces a likely three-game suspension for a November DUI arrest. That leaves Jauan Jennings, rookie Jaheim Williams, and a handful of question marks in the receiver room. That simply won’t cut it.</p><p>Enter Amari Cooper.</p><p>The 31-year-old four-time Pro Bowler may no longer be a weekly 100-yard threat. Still, his route running, experience, and hands make him one of the most reliable wideouts available on the market. Yes, he dealt with nagging injuries throughout the 2024 season. That said, Cooper still managed to post respectable numbers and showed flashes of his old self when healthy. More importantly, his presence would take immediate pressure off the young receiving corps. He would also give Purdy a proven target who can win against man coverage and move the chains.</p><p>Note that Cooper is a strong fit schematically. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s system thrives on precision and timing. Cooper’s crisp route running and football IQ would allow him to integrate quickly.</p><h2><b>Support for Purdy, Depth for the Offense</b></h2><p>The decision to give Purdy a five-year, $265 million extension underscores how much the franchise believes in his long-term potential. Of course, with great investment comes great responsibility. San Francisco must now do everything in its power to set him up for success.</p><p>Christian McCaffrey is still the engine of the offense, but he’s entering his age-29 season and will inevitably need more help. George Kittle remains elite but has battled injuries over the years. That means the wide receiver room can no longer be a luxury; it must be a strength.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bills-wide-receiver-Amari-Cooper.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Adding Cooper isn’t just about catching passes. It’s about giving Purdy more freedom at the line of scrimmage and more margin for error on third downs. It’s about not forcing a second-year player like Jaheim Williams into a WR1 role before he’s ready. It’s about injecting veteran leadership into a locker room that’s seen key voices walk out the door.</p><p>In short, signing Cooper would stabilize the offense and keep the 49ers’ championship window from slamming shut.</p><h2><b>Don’t Let the Window Close</b></h2><p>Championship windows in the NFL are fragile. They hinge on a few big plays, a few key signings, and a few smart decisions when everything feels uncertain. The 49ers are no strangers to that razor-thin margin. They’ve lived on it for years.</p><p>As training camp nears, San Francisco still has time to make one final move to shore up its offense. Cooper won’t come cheap, but neither did Purdy—and when you invest that heavily in a quarterback, surrounding him with high-end talent should be the default.</p><p>If the Niners want to remain a legitimate threat in the NFC, then Amari Cooper is the move.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 perfect San Francisco 49ers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/2-hottest-49ers-takes-2025-minicamp');   ga('set', 'title', '2 hottest 49ers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-hottest-San-Francisco-49ers-takes-coming-out-of-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><h1>2 hottest 49ers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-19T10:40:05-07:00">June 19th, 10:40am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-19T10:40:05-07:00">June 19th, 10:40am</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-john-lynch-expectations-young-team">San Francisco 49ers are a bit</a> on the young side for 2025. But they still <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-reveals-what-makes-kyle-shanahan-different">have a solid head coach</a>. And here are the two hottest takes coming out of the 49ers’ 2025 minicamp.</p><p>All eyes seem to be on Christian McCaffrey this season. And why not? When the running back is on the field, he’s a difference-maker with few peers. But he played only four games last season, and the 49ers suffered for it. The good news comes in the form of better health at this point for McCaffrey.</p><h2><b>49ers RB Christian McCaffrey hoping to bounce back</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/San-Francisco-RB-Christian-McCaffrey.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The eight-year veteran got the nod from Pro Football Focus as the 49ers’ <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-every-team-make-or-break-player-2025-season#WSH" rel="noopener">make-or-break player</a> for 2025.</p><p>“Just one year removed from being arguably the best running back in football, McCaffrey endured a disaster of a 2024 season,” Dalton Wasserman wrote. “He appeared in just four games due to injury and earned a career-low 71.3 PFF overall grade.</p><p>“If McCaffrey performs like the player who was the highest-graded qualified running back in the NFL across 2022 and 2023, then San Francisco has a playoff-caliber offense. If the injuries persist or have sapped his explosiveness, there will be serious questions about McCaffrey’s future.”</p><p>It’s part of the story with McCaffrey. The ability to change games is clear. The ability to play in games isn’t always quite as evident. However, McCaffey said he’s <a href="https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/191775-minicamp-notebook-praises-mccaffrey-learns/" rel="noopener">good this summer</a>, according to 49erswebzone.com.</p><p>“I feel great,” McCaffrey said. “This offseason, I spent a lot of time kind of building back a base, starting from scratch. So a lot of it was rehab. And I wanted to put myself in a position where I didn’t miss a day of OTAs, and I could practice and play football again. And be healthy, and not miss a day. I did that, and now, we can kind of kick back up the training again. But I feel great.”</p><p>McCaffrey said he doesn’t put much stock into what people say about his internal drive that might cause him to run his body down.</p><p>“I don’t think about that,” McCaffrey said. “My job is to put my body in the best position it can to go out there and be me. Everything else it’s a lot of noise, and sometimes, there’s a lot of different things going on. My job is just to go 100% every play and continue to get better. I just try to focus on that.</p><p>“It’s funny, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that as you get older, you need to do less. I think there’s just a middle ground with that statement. And so, for me, it’s kind of a constant evaluation of where your body’s at and what you need. And you put a lot of trust in other people, in your trainer, your treatment people, the guys at the facility.”</p><h2><b>QB Brock Purdy draws praise from defensive coordinator</b></h2><p>Things didn’t work out in New York for Robert Saleh, but he’s back with the 49ers. And perhaps he’s glad he doesn’t have to game plan against Purdy, who is getting paid like one of the league’s best.</p><p>“I think highly of him, I really do,” Saleh said. “He is really good. You get jaded sometimes, I think. When you’re looking at certain players for a certain amount of time, and as a new face coming in, and seeing Brock, I’m like, ‘Son of a gun is pretty damn good.’ To where, ‘I could see where you get so used to seeing it,’ it becomes a standard, and you’re always trying to elevate it.</p><p>“Not every head coach—or not every organization—is able to look at their quarterback and compare it to Brock. Brock is a damn good quarterback. I’m trying not to talk poorly on other quarterbacks around the league, but he is one of the better ones.”</p><p>Purdy’s contract has been a source of debate across the NFL. But teammate George Kittle said Purdy <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/george-kittle-brock-purdy-worth-money-49ers-pay-him" rel="noopener">deserves the bag of cash</a>, according to The Rich Eisen Show via Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“I don’t know what his winning percentage is,” Kittle said. “But when you win a lot of games and you only need two years to go to the NFC championship or better, I think that’s decent. One of my favorite things that I’ve heard is everyone calls him a checkdown merchant. And then, the last two years, he’s had the least amount of checkdowns as a starting quarterback. So I think he’s doing pretty well.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 hottest 49ers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp

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Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>49ers’ George Kittle warns of ‘violence’ amid Robert Saleh return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-18T19:42:29-07:00">June 18th, 7:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-18T19:42:29-07:00">June 18th, 7:42pm</time><address><a>Lorenzo J Reyna</a>Lorenzo J Reyna is an Associate Editor covering the NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints. He's equipped with past experience for both realms through his recent stops at Pro Football Network and Heavy while also writing for 247Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The most prized addition to the San Francisco 49ers defense wasn’t a free agent defender. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-robert-saleh-returns-sf-defensive-coordinator">It’s Robert Saleh coming back as defensive coordinator</a>. Which got George Kittle warning the league of “violence” ahead of 2025.</p><p>The All-Pro tight end spoke to The Rich Eisen Show Wednesday <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOwKlt5FwDY" rel="noopener">to warn opposing offenses what’s coming</a>.</p><p>“Violence is coming is what I would say,” Kittle said to the longtime NFL Network personality.</p><p>Kittle himself has seen first hand the destruction a 49ers defense led by Saleh brings. Both won the 2019 season NFC title before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs.</p><p>“He’s really good at his job, and I’m really excited that we somehow convinced him to be our defensive coordinator again,” Kittle said.</p><p>Kittle described Saleh as one who inspires and knows how to fire up his players.</p><p>“And he just happens to also be really, really smart,” Kittle added. “So, I’m pumped to have him back in the building, just hanging out with him a little bit, talking about stuff. You can just tell he’s ready to roll this year, and he’s gonna get the boys fired up.”</p><h2><b>49ers’ past success with Robert Saleh on staff </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Robert-Saleh-presser.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kyle Shanahan tabbed Saleh as his first defensive coordinator in 2017. He spent three seasons as linebackers coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.</p><p>Saleh and the 49ers became an immediate force together. San Francisco endured a rough start in 2017 — ranking 24th against yardage. But they jumped to 13th in 2018.</p><p>The ’19 season emerged as Saleh’s best work. The 49ers produced the league’s eighth-best scoring defense. But took second against total yards. San Francisco also delivered the league’s top-ranked passing defense.</p><p>That S.F. defense witnessed four defenders scale past 6.5 sacks. That included a young Nick Bosa who tallied nine sacks as a rookie.</p><p>Saleh’s defense still ranked in the top five despite the disappointing 6-10 mark. He eventually accepted the New York Jets head coaching position. None of his Jets teams advanced to the playoffs, though. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-robert-saleh-fired-telling-aaron-rodgers-nathaniel-hackett-demotion">The Jets fired Saleh in December before Christmas</a>.</p><p>Saleh will aim to rebuild himself at the place he became renowned as a defensive play-caller. And this time, Kittle senses a new wave of “violence” on deck.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
10.2	129.7	0	115

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
10.2	129.7	0	115

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