Maybe Jones is just defending his teammate after a rough year. But there’s no denying Jennings has fallen short in 2025. It’s disappointing to see one of the 49ers’ most popular players jeopardize his legacy, though San Francisco’s move to include performance-based incentives suddenly looks very smart.

San Francisco 49ers third-round pick Nick Martin hasn't made an impact on the defense through the first eight games, but Robert Saleh isn't worried.

Amidst all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers have dealt with this season, there has been some hope that they would pull off a big trade to bring in a major reinforcement. They acquired defensive end Keion White from the New England Patriots this week, but he isn't the type of player who will likely make a significant impact.

San Francisco 49ers DC Robert Saleh says rookie QB Jaxson Dart is "uber talented" and feels the New York Giants "hit on this one big time."

Preview the Week 9 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Yet there is evidence the praise for Dart isn’t hyperbole. He starred at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin, and was the only quarterback other than No. 1 overall selection Cam Ward to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Giants taking him at No. 23 overall.

The New York Giants will be without CB Paulson Adebo and CB Cor'Dale Flott against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9.

In 2022, the four-time Pro Bowler recorded 15.5 sacks with the New England Patriots. At 33 years old, Judon could provide a spark to the 49ers' struggling pass rush. San Francisco wouldn't be tied to him in the long term either. This offseason, Judon signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Dolphins, making him a cheap and temporary option.