Yes, the 49ers acquired a pair of defensive linemen earlier this week. But neither is exactly the edge pass rusher the 49ers ...

Defensive lineman Mykel Williams, the 49ers’ first-round pick, might have torn his ACL during win over the New York Giants.

The San Francisco 49ers receive a strong message from veteran Trent Williams ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 4.

Mykel Williams is feared to have suffered a potential season-ending injury in San Francisco's win over the Giants.

The New England Patriots reportedly are moving on from one of their pass rushers ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Learn about the Maxx Crosby trade rumors and how a move to the San Francisco 49ers could reshape the team's defense.

Shanahan does not control which players the 49ers draft, but he does control which players go on the field. And through eight games, Martin has yet to take a defensive snap, and James has been ...

T he San Francisco 49ers are an interesting case of a talented football team that could be nearing the end of their winning ...

The San Francisco 49ers need to improve their pass rush, and they could go back and target another edge rusher in the 2026 ...

Kyle Shanahan has made clear he prefers to draft players that touch the ball or rush the passer, so he kicks the can on the offensive line. Can he afford to do that yet again in the 2026 draft?

A seemingly unrelated series of events from the 2017 NFL season eventually led the 49ers to obtain the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, where San Francisco selected quarterback Brock Purdy. As ESPN ...