SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The 49ers went 12-5 and reached Super Bowl LVIII in 2023, but collapsed to 6-11 in 2024, missing the playoffs entirely. They rebounded to 12-5 in 2025, upset defending champion Philadelphia in the Wild Card round, then suffered a 41-6 divisional playoff blowout loss to Seattle. Injuries dominated 2025: Nick Bosa and Fred Warner suffered season-ending injuries early, Purdy missed eight games with a toe injury, and George Kittle tore his Achilles in the playoff win. Christian McCaffrey earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025, keeping his cards relevant despite the turbulence, while the injury plague cooled interest in Bosa, Warner, and Kittle collections.

Where they stand: The 49ers are currently in training camp at the SAP Performance Facility, conducting practices ahead of their 2026 preseason opener. The team made aggressive offseason moves, headlined by signing six-time Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans and bringing back Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal. They also re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, traded for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, and drafted pass rusher Romello Height to address a defense that ranked 32nd in sacks in 2025.