Valdez is an undersized interior defensive lineman (6-3, 301 pounds) with short arms (31¼ inches), but he’s a brute: He had ...

No 49ers’ position group got more attention than the defensive line. Early indications are they found upgrades with Williams, ...

Now defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, cornerbacks coach Grady Brown and defensive pass game coordinator Terry Joseph have ...

Pearsall's late-season surge provided a rare bright spot at the end of a disappointing six-win season for the 49ers. His role ...

A San Francisco 49ers coach explains why the team isn’t concerned about the 6-foot-5 rookie’s slow start to training camp.

Rookies C.J. West, Mykel Williams, and Alfred Collins are turning heads as they lean into physicality, veteran ...

Follow along live for exclusive access and insight from The Athletic's writers as NFL training camps continue this week ...

The only offensive lineman who won multiple reps during 1-on-1 pass-rush drills. Puni is a terrific player who always holds his own even if he loses. As opposed to Jake Brendel, who lost to Jordan ...

Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The San Francisco 49ers' camp is taking place in Santa Clara, California and ...

The San Francisco 49ers ' most compelling training camp battle took a turn Saturday when the team wrapped up its third set of three practices. Kickers Jake Moody and Greg Joseph have been deadlocked ...

Broncos DE Zach Allen reacts to agreeting to $102 million extension during final week of 2025 NFL training camp ...