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The San Francisco 49ers could have a new minority owner soon. A report from Sports Business Journal indicates the 49ers are “‘exploring selling’ a 10 percent stake at a valuation of more than $9 billion.” That means the 10 percent stake would cost the buyer $900 million. The estimated $9 billion value would make the 49ers one of the most lucrative franchises in the world. That … [Read more...] about Report: 49ers looking to sell 10 percent stake in team at record valuation

The San Francisco 49ers’ play for Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo didn’t go well last offseason, but they may be able to get a different piece of a pesky Chiefs defense in free agency. Pro Football Network predicted the 49ers will go big at linebacker on the free agent market and add Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton to their front seven. Via PFN: It is … [Read more...] about 49ers predicted to land ‘centerpiece’ of Chiefs defense in free agency

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror and the NFL scouting combine looming, we’re officially in the thick of mock draft season. While a flurry of mock drafts have been released with different predictions for what John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan could potentially do when the San Francisco 49ers are on the clock in April, few mocks turn heads like longtime NFL draft analyst … [Read more...] about 49ers luck into top CB prospect in Daniel Jeremiah mock draft

News of Deebo Samuel’s trade request altered the San Francisco 49ers’ list of offseason needs and made wide receiver a bigger priority. Now they may need to draft a WR with the hope of that player contributing right away. That player could be the University of Wasington’s Jeremiah Hunter, who met with San Francisco at the Tropical Bowl according to the Draft Network’s Justin … [Read more...] about 49ers met with sure-handed WR at pre-draft All-Star game

The San Francisco 49ers have a couple of things to deal with in their quarterback room this offseason. One of them is getting QB Brock Purdy’s contract extension done. The other is finding a backup for him. One of the potential backup options for Purdy is off the board. ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday reported QB Andy Dalton inked a two-year, $8 million contract with the … [Read more...] about Possible 49ers backup QB target off the board after signing new deal