I smell Roses… and the season creeping up.

The San Francisco 49ers have a host of important players for the 2026 season. Today, let's identify three 49ers who need to break out in 2026. Dominick Puni had a big rookie season for the 49ers in 2024.

It’s great when the 49ers defensive players are praising a simplified defense that lets them thrive. There is a risk

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown speaks with the media Monday afternoon in Santa Clara.Why 2026 49ers training camp has been Ji'Ayir Brown's favorite originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

A flailing former third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers could be in for a massive year thanks to new DC Raheem Morris.

Ji'Ayir Brown has played for three different defensive coordinators in the last four seasons, but says this scheme is unlike any other he's played in.

The battle for the San Francisco 49ers starting safety spots is underway, but there may only be one position open.

Ji'Ayir Brown isn't the unquestioned starting safety for the 49ers and will have to show the 49ers why he should keep his job.

Incumbent Ji'Ayir Brown faces a fierce challenge from sure-tackling sophomore Marques Sigle as San Francisco reconstructs its defensive backfield to fuel another deep postseason run.