Veteran WR Conley retires to attend film school

Nick WagonerJun 7, 2025, 12:05 PM ET

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With Bryce Huff trade, 49ers continue re-making defense in Robert Saleh’s image

Nick WagonerJun 2, 2025, 07:30 PM ET

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49ers trade for Eagles defensive end Huff

Nick WagonerMay 30, 2025, 01:54 PM ET

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Sources: 49ers finalizing deal for Eagles DE Huff

Nick WagonerMay 30, 2025, 01:54 PM ET

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Purdy happy new deal lets 49ers build around him

Nick WagonerMay 21, 2025, 06:16 PM ET

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Sources: 49ers make Warner NFL’s top-paid LB

Nick WagonerMay 19, 2025, 04:56 PM ET

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49ers QB Brock Purdy is no longer Mr. Irrelevant: New contract comes with pressure to lead, win

Nick WagonerMay 16, 2025, 05:50 PM ET

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Source: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 families

Nick WagonerMay 15, 2025, 07:40 PM ET

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Saleh: ‘Cool concepts’ in store for 2nd 49ers stint

Nick WagonerMay 8, 2025, 05:23 PM ET

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Making sense of the 49ers free agency: Why parting with 17 players was the plan

Nick WagonerMar 20, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For the

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