Alex Smith's blossoming second career picked up big news on Tuesday. The former No. 1 overall pick for the San Francisco 49ers got a multi-year contract renewal from ESPN. He'll continue to bring his intelligent quarterback presence to a variety of the network's platforms.

Kaepernick, who is still trying to play in the NFL in 2025, suited up for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016. In 2016, he ignited a national debate by kneeling during the U.S. national anthem to protest systemic racism and police brutality.

Given Christian McCaffrey's injury history of late, the 49ers brought in a veteran insurance policy from the Commanders.

ESPN scrapped Colin Kaepernick’s Spike Lee–directed docuseries, citing creative issues, but questions about NFL influence linger.

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the 49ers floor is 7-10 and its ceiling is 12-5. ESPN cited its youth movement as the 49ers' biggest 2025 X-factor.

The San Francisco 49ers are fresh off an injury-plagued 2024 campaign that saw just six wins and a last-place finish in the normally competitive NFC West. With the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh,

The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Russell Gage is expected to miss 7-10 days with a sprained MCL. Gage is listed as a second-teamer on the team's depth chart.

Barnwell highlighted the 49ers’ competitiveness, noting they blew multiple games in their division. There’s no need for us to rehash those, but regression should favor San Francisco in 2025.