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

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's four-man 2025 class is followed by strong 2026 group of first-year eligible candidates, such ...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is ready to move on from his rookie season, while Brock Purdy recently spoke ...

There’s that word “violence” again. Western Kentucky alum Stout may be frail physically, but he packs a punch that outweighs ...

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders pitched the idea a few years ago about an "upper level" to the Pro Football Hall of ...

Patrick Sean Payton just went all Ralph Waldo Emerson on the Broncos. Who knew he is emulating a 19th century-type essayist?

Training camp is a chance for players to move up the depth chart, roster, or just the quality of their play entering the season. In 2025, the San Francisco 49ers have plenty of positions and roster ...

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

Saints wide receiver for another, adding a playmaker who led New Orleans in receiving yards just a few years ago.

Ricky Pearsall's rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers faced major setbacks. Injuries and a shooting incident kept him ...

Getty Brock Purdy enters his fourth season with the 49ers amid a big contract extension. Purdy’s daughter was born on July 28 at 2:58 p.m., and she was named for her grandmother, Ludmilla. Before the ...

Prayers are pouring in from fans and friends as beloved Bay Area media fixture Greg Papa, the San Francisco 49ers ...