The dust is settling on the first wave of NFL free agency, and the needs for each NFL team heading into the draft are ...

Run it back? That no longer appears to be the 49ers' philosophy after losing so many impactful players on the opening day of ...

Javon Kinlaw is now officially a former New York Jets defensive tackle after signing a three-year deal with an NFC team.

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to release defensive tackle Maliek Collins after just one season with the team.

Without stable production from their interior in 2024, the 49ers are viewing Allen as a priority target, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. If signed, Allen would theoretically slot into ...

But the 49ers run defense is simply awful. Last season, they gave up 1.5 yards before contact per attempt -- eighth worst in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus. Opposing running backs broke ...

The 49ers need good players on the interior of their defensive line. Ford is a good player and has been for all seven of his ...

Free agency is the 49ers’ first chance to spruce up their defense, perhaps with Nick Bosa’s brother Joey, for Robert Saleh’s ...

Free agency is the 49ers’ first chance to spruce up their defense, perhaps with Nick Bosa’s brother Joey, for Robert Saleh’s ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Saleh was announced as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator ... There is large belief that Saleh’s return will restore the 49ers’ defense’s energy and dominance to the level of ...

His presence was vital to the defense's success ... or rely on internal development? Meanwhile, Saleh's push to reunite with Reed highlights the ongoing strategic battle among NFL coaches.