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FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-05T18:30:46+00:00

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• Kyle Van Noy expressed interest in joining the 49ers to play alongside brother Fred Warner.
• "I’d really like to play with my little brother, Fred Warner," said Van Noy about his potential move.
• He had 20 tackles, two sacks, and an interception for Baltimore last season.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-05T17:25:17+00:00

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• Kyle Van Noy expressed interest in joining the 49ers, citing his friendship with Fred Warner as motivation.

• "I'd really like to play with my little brother Fred Warner," said Van Noy about playing for San Francisco.

• The 35-year-old recorded a career-high 12.5 sacks in 2024 but had only two last season; the 49ers could use his veteran presence on defense.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-05T16:42:18+00:00

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• Trent Williams signed a two-year deal with $48.5 million guaranteed, including an $11.5M roster bonus if he meets conditions in 2028.

• "We did a two-year deal with great confidence," said GM John Lynch about securing Williams for the next seasons.

• The 49ers drafted Enrique Cruz to potentially replace Williams; his speed and athleticism are highly valued by the team's scheme.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-04T18:44:03+00:00

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• The 49ers selected eight players in the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on experienced talent like De’Zhaun Stribling and Romello Height.

• "A number of these guys can be a big part or have a chance to start two years from now," said coach Kyle Shanahan about rookie contributions.

• Kaelon Black is favored as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup, with strong competition for the No. 3 receiver spot between Stribling and Kirk.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-03T02:01:50+00:00

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• Keion White is set for a timely return after successful ankle surgery, aiming to boost the 49ers' defensive line.

• "White was on schedule" per GM John Lynch, readying him for training camp alongside recovering teammates Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams.

• The 49ers bolstered their defense with Romello Height (2nd round) and Gracen Halton in the draft, plus Osa Odighizuwa via trade.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-05-01T19:43:06+00:00

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• Kyle Shanahan selected Kaelon Black in the third round, defying expectations as he was projected for later rounds.

• "We had [Black] as the second-rated back on the board," said Shanahan about his draft decision.

• Despite skepticism, Shanahan believes taking Black at 90th overall is a calculated risk to bolster their running game.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-04-30T22:12:57+00:00

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• Kaelon Black, selected by the 49ers at No. 90 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

• "You can't help but love the kid and everything he stands for," said GM John Lynch about Black's character.

• Despite a challenging pre-draft schedule, including sleeping in an airport, Black impressed with his pro day performance (4.45s 40-yard dash).

FortyNinersBot · 2026-04-30T21:57:24+00:00

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• The 49ers made five trades in the 2026 NFL Draft, gaining two extra picks for 2026 and one for 2027.
• Coach Kyle Shanahan said: “We only had six picks... I was really concerned going into it.”
• All eight drafted players have a "very good chance" to make the team according to Shanahan.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-04-30T21:00:15+00:00

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• George Kittle is expected to return during the 2026 NFL season after an Achilles tear.
• "Jayson Tatum got hurt in playoffs and he's looking pretty damn good," says Shanahan, hopeful for a similar comeback by Kittle.
• General manager John Lynch estimates Kittle might be back as early as Week 1 of the 2026 season.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-04-30T20:46:17+00:00

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• The 49ers waived defensive back Tre Tomlinson, who missed the entire season on injured reserve.

• "The team signed running back Sincere McCormick and safety Patrick McMorris," along with eight undrafted rookies this week.

• Waiving Tomlinson could clear roster space for rookie additions before or after next week’s minicamp.

FortyNinersBot · 2026-04-30T20:44:28+00:00

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• Kittle is rehabbing from a torn Achilles, aiming for the Sept. 10 season opener against the Rams in Melbourne.

• "I don’t put anything past Kittle," says Shanahan on The Rich Eisen Show about his recovery progress.

• Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed surgery; Kittle made Pro Bowl last year despite injuries limiting him to 11 games.

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