The 49ers signed Yiadom to a one-year, $3 million deal last year to compete for their No. 3 cornerback spot. He eventually was overtaken by rookie Renardo Green, though Ward’s likely departure means the 49ers again will have a need for a No. 3 player at the position. That Yiadom is a reliable punt-return gunner gives him additional value.

Welcome back, Robert Saleh. According to league sources briefed on the coaching search, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to land the top target of their defensive coordinator search, the man who in 2017 established the system the 49ers have run ever since.

Much of the 49ers' success under the guidance of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch has been built around dominance up front. San Francisco has never had an o

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga takes fans inside his biggest career moments in the first episode of 'Inside the Play' presented by Microsoft Surface Pro.

The star pass rusher tallied 12 sacks for the Nittany Lions on the way to being named a unanimous first-team All-American.

What a lucky break for the San Francisco 49ers. As of Wednesday, it looked as if Robert Saleh was bound to be the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. H

Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.

All the chips are on the table for Robert Saleh to be the next defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers. However, Saleh seems likely to be the new head

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner earned a PFWA All-NFL selection, while offensive lineman Dominick Puni was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team.

As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be Brock Purdy's contract negotiations and the future of the San Francisco 49ers.

This is the Chronicle’s annual offseason advice for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, a story that’s always been written with a wink and a nudge. That’s not to say that the actual recommendations haven’t been serious over the years.