Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Sunday, December 28th, 2025
How 49ers’ special teams went from a weakness to a game changer (paywall)
“Not long after Boyer was brought in, shuffling at the fringes of the roster began to take place. He never said it outright, but the number of additions and subtractions among special teams personnel in the offseason made evident the latitude Shanahan gave him to remodel.”
49ers offensive line hitting its stride during 5-game win streak (paywall)
“Trent remains an elite run blocker who routinely executes techniques and blocks in the run game that no other tackle can replicate,” said Brandon Thorn, an offensive line analyst who owns the Trench Warfare newsletter. “He still has rare burst and explosiveness on the move with an incredible feel for the intent of the play and what he can/can’t get away with.
“His anchor in pass protection hasn’t been quite as sturdy as his prime years but he’s still able to expand and protect the corner at an elite level — which allows him to succeed on an island.”
49ers elevate Brayden Willis, Eric Kendricks from practice squad to face Bears
“If Kittle is declared as one of the 49ers’ inactive players on Sunday, Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges would share the duties at tight end.
Farrell started four games this season. He has 11 catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Tonges has started one game. He has 27 receptions for 233 yards and four touchdowns.
Willis would be the 49ers’ No. 3 tight end. He has seen action in five games this season, primarily on special teams. Willis has five tackles on the season.“
Sources say 49ers LB Fred Warner could return for late postseason run
“”There is a chance that Warner’s rehab could be going well enough for him to make a cameo in the NFC Championship Game if San Francisco is a participant or more likely Super Bowl LX, should it win the conference title. And even then, it would likely be in spot duty. Any early return might put him at risk of further injury.”
Category: General Sports
