49ers’ Robert Saleh says he’s looking 2 years ahead as he rebuilds defense Saleh will get his first on-field look at the 49ers' large defensive rookie class at this week's rookie minicamp.

The 49ers spent each of their first five picks on defense, including four in the front seven. First-round EDGE Mykel Williams is a major athlete who graded out well against the run at Georgia.

Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine identified cornerback as the San Francisco 49ers' biggest remaining defensive need, a point that sets the stage for his latest feature examining best- and worst ...

And if he's not ready right away, the 49ers signed veteran Tre Brown to a one-year deal and he can fill in. But here's what Saleh might not fully understand: Lenoir is the best nickelback in the NFL.

Super Bowl 2024 predictions: 49ers vs. Chiefs The Athletic: Seven of eight analysts predict a Chiefs Super Bowl victory Michael-Shawn Dugar writes, " Chiefs 30, 49ers 23. One team has Mahomes and an ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When San Francisco turned an opening-drive takeaway into a field goal, the 49ers’ confident defense believed that would be enough scoring for a win.

The San Francisco 49ers defense will once again have their superstar combo of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, but they will also have a lot of new faces on the field. The secondary will be one of the ...

The 49ers sacked Lock three times as their defense took control. Brown picked off Lock on an ill-advised deep shot to a double-covered Metcalf. Then two-time All-Pro Fred Warner basket-caught an ...

Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab go back and forth on whether or not to buy in on the 2025 San Francisco 49ers, who, despite some veteran losses, still have one of the highest win totals in the NFL. Hear ...