49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

With Sunday’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks looming, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest updates on Jauan Jennings’ calf injury and contract extension negotiations, and debate if Jennings will suit up for the 49ers in Week 1. Also, Matt and Jennifer break down San Francisco's wide-receiver depth and detail what Brian Robinson Jr. brings to the team's run game. -- (1:30) Analyzing the 49ers’ new 'Rivalries' series alternate jerseys (10:30) Will Jauan Jennings suit up for the season opener on Sunday? (16:16) GM John Lynch confirmed Jennings requested a trade (18:00) What would a Jennings contract extension look like? (26:17) 49ers entering 2025 NFL season with a full squad (30:30) Breaking down 49ers’ wide-receiver depth (34:25) San Francisco interested in reuniting with former 49ers receiver Kendrick Bourne (38:34) Matt details what Brian Robinson Jr. brings to 49ers’ running game

With Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline officially passed, there were a few surprises for the 49ers at key positions. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss their biggest takeaways from San Francisco's initial 53-man roster, from the ailing wide-receiver corps and heavily invested defensive line, to a special-teams group facing mounting pressure. Also, we'll hear from newly acquired running back Brian Robinson Jr., who is poised to make the 49ers' backfield the most potent in the league. -- (1:00) Surprises from 49ers' initial 53-man roster (3:00) Addressing questions about receiving corps (4:00) Jennings, 49ers remain quiet about contract (15:00) Breaking down each position group (21:00) Shocking inclusions, exclusions from O-line (29:00) Jake Moody remains on roster; it's his job to lose

After the 49ers' 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Saturday's preseason finale, their attention now turns to the 53-man roster deadline on Tuesday. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss each position group's depth and how Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and Co. will whittle the roster down. New additions Skyy Moore and Brian Robinson Jr. join the team as roster locks, but which players will be cut? Also, Matt sits down with NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay to discuss what the Robinson trade brings to the 49ers' locker room. -- (1:00) Reviewing 49ers' preseason-finale win vs. Chargers (4:00) What Skyy Moore, Brian Robinson Jr. trades bring to 49ers (9:00) Assessing 49ers' running-back depth (13:00) Exploring where Jauan Jennings situation stands (21:00) Is Jake Moody's situation untenable?

With former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers visiting Levi's Stadium for Saturday's preseason finale, San Francisco's final roster decisions are becoming more clear. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what will play into the 49ers' roster choices, including injury updates, player suspensions and position-group competitions. Also, Matt and Jennifer review how the entire 2025 NFL Draft class has fared throughout training camp, and discuss Kyle Shanahan's update on veteran wide receiver Demarcus Robinson's suspension following his violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy last season. -- (1:00) Demarcus Robinson suspension update (2:00) Roster decisions shaping amid numerous injuries (10:00) Health top priority as backups set to play in preseason finale (20:00) Jim Harbaugh returns to Levi's Stadium as known program-fixer (25:00) 49ers rookie progress

The 49ers won their second preseason game in dramatic fashion over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium after kicker Jake Moody converted a career-long 59-yard field goal to seal San Francisco's 22-19 comeback victory. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' nail-biting performance and how they've grown since their Week 1 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos, including quarterback Brock Purdy and receiver Ricky Pearsall's burgeoning connection. Matt and Jennifer analyze this crucial relationship on offense, update on San Francisco's injuries and highlight other top 49ers performers from the win. -- (1:00) Breaking down Week 2 preseason win vs. Raiders (3:00) Jake Moody's confidence shows tangible gains from win (5:00) Injury updates on Dominick Puni, other key players (15:00) Analyzing the Purdy-Pearsall connection (25:00) Picking star of the game for 49ers' defense

The 49ers began their second joint practice of the NFL preseason in Las Vegas much like their first week, undermanned. Undeterred, they fielded enough players against the Raiders to see some progress from last week. "49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down which players were making the biggest impact in the second week of preseason and discuss two emerging rookies on both sides of the ball already making a case for regular-season minutes. Also, Matt and Jennifer update San Francisco's expansive injury room and share Kyle Shanahan's strategy for getting his starters some live reps throughout the rest of the preseason. -- (1:00) 49ers in Las Vegas for Week 2 of preseason (3:00) CMC seems back to his normal self; coaches and players vouch (6:00) 49ers' expansive injury updates (11:25) Two rookies on both sides of the ball making cases for regular-season playing time (38:00) How Kyle Shanahan will play veterans for rest of preseason

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the vastly different approaches taken by the 49ers and Broncos in their preseason game on Saturday at Levi's Stadium, with Denver choosing to play many of its starters and San Francisco sitting its own. Maiocco and Chan discuss which 49ers players made the biggest impressions on the coaching staff, and others who still have work to do. Matt and Jennifer also provide 49ers injury updates and share what to look for entering Week 2 of the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders. -- (1:00) Sending love to Greg Papa (2:00) Broncos' surprising choice to play starters (3:00) 49ers punched above their weight with backups (8:00) 49ers injury updates (12:00) Standout 49ers performers, disappointments vs. Broncos

A handful of familiar faces took the field in Santa Clara on Thursday as the 49ers hosted the Denver Broncos for a joint practice ahead of Saturday's preseason opener. "49ers Talk" co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco's offense and defense fared against Denver, as well as an update on Mykel Williams after the rookie left Thursday's practice with a knee injury. Also, we'll hear from 49ers star QB Brock Purdy about San Francisco's resilience against the Broncos' stout defense. -- (1:00) 49ers host Broncos for intense joint practice (4:00) Broncos showed early intensity, 49ers responded late (7:00) 49ers injury updates (13:00) Purdy-Pearsall connection developing in camp, CMC looking crisp (16:00 Projecting the 49ers' WR depth chart (23:00) Upton Stout has been the most impressive rookie in camp

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan check in after two weeks of 49ers training camp to break down which positions have the most competition and how Ricky Pearsall and Brock Purdy are continuing to develop their chemistry on the field. 1:30 – Overall sense and vibe at practice as the Broncos are coming to practice this week 3:30 – Discussing Alfred Collins, Mykel Williams 6:00 – On the “controlled environment” of a joint practice 7:30 – Defensive End breakdown 2 weeks into training camp 11:00 – Wide Receiver breakdown 2 weeks into training camp 17:30 – Kicker competition 18:30 – Offensive line competition 19:30 – Discussing the linebacker situation 21:00 – Defensive backfield competition 24:00 – Updates on Dominick Puni 26:00 – Updates on running back injuries 28:00 – Luke Farrell “adapting” to doing more on offense 29:00 – Upton Stout’s relationship with Russell Gage 31:00 – 49ers confident injured players will be ready to go for start of season, new players will adapt

Upton Stout joins "49ers Talk" to discuss his experience so far at training camp and who is helping mentor him during his rookie season. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan also break down the team's list of injuries and how stars Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey have looked. 1:30 – Discussing training camp, vibes are better but lots of injuries 3:20 – Roster moves 5:00 – Breaking down how much better the line is with Nick Bosa 10:00 – Defensive line discussion 19:40 – Overall feeling where the team is right now 23:30 – Discussing Upton Stout 26:00 – Questions surrounding the lack of depth in certain positions 30:20 – Upton Stout Interview 32:30 – Brock Purdy looking good in training camp 34:00 – Ricky Pearsall getting reps 35:45 – Jordan James out with knee injury

The first full week of 49ers training camp might have brought more questions than answers, especially within San Francisco's wide receiver corps. Second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall made his return to the field Sunday following a nagging hamstring injury, while veteran receiver Jauan Jennings left early with a calf injury as Isaiah Neyor continued to impress. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how these recent developments will shape a receivers room primed for a player to emerge. Matt and Jennifer also review some of the 49ers' recent injuries following a scary practice incident, then check in on the kicking competition. -- (1:00) Recapping 49ers' first week of camp before pads go on (3:00) Ricky Pearsall activated off PUP list (6:00) Jauan Jennings leaves practice with a calf injury (10:00) How will pads going on next week impact how players are tested? (15:00) Defensive end Tarron Jackson sustains frightening injury at practice (21:00) Breaking down the Jauan Jennings contract negotiations (31:00) Interview with UDFA receiver Isaiah Neyor

With all 49ers players slated to report to Santa Clara on Tuesday, training camp officially begins for an organization primed for a bounce-back season. "49ers Talk," hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan were in attendance for GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan's opening press conference and a few question marks lingered. How will a wide receiver room marred by injury and contract disputes gel with quarterback Brock Purdy, did San Francisco do enough with their offensive and defensive lines and will the rookies emerge to play prominent roles on a team with aspirations for a title? Matt and Jennifer discuss how their questions will be answered. Also, Matt Maiocco makes a big announcement in regards to a new role with NBC Sports Bay Area. -- (1:00) Training camp finally has arrived and the 49ers have a lot of work to do (1:30) WR group has the most question marks at the moment (5:00) 49ers players' health updates (15:00) 49ers made a calculated risk – running the OL back pretty closely to what they had last season (21:00) Matt Maiocco's new role with NBC Sports Bay Area announcement

Sportscaster Rich Eisen sits down with Matt Maiocco to weigh in on the 49ers' ability to bounce back this coming season. Eisen also reminisces on his humble broadcast television beginnings in Northern California, his rise to ESPN and hosting his own show. Eisen's familiarity with the Pacific Northwest and especially 49ers fans provide him the credibility and insight to label San Francisco as one of the NFL's most "underrated," fanatic franchises. Additionally, Jennifer Lee Chan joins Matt to break down wide receiver Jauan Jennings' contract extension request and how his value stacks up against other marquee receivers in the league. -- (1:00) Jennings' contract request interrupts 49ers' quiet offseason (6:00) 49ers historically don't cave to trade requests (10:00) JLC provides her player comps for Jennings (13:00) Jennings slated to start season as WR1 -- if he plays (21:00) Rich Eisen interview (27:00) Eisen details the ‘underrated’ fervor of 49ers fans

Star 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk joins NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco on "49ers Talk" during the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe to discuss his busy offseason. Juszczyk was briefly released and then re-signed with San Francisco earlier in the offseason, an experience he described as one of the 'worst' in his life. Now reunited and ramping up for 49ers training camp in a couple weeks, Juszczyk describes how thankful he is to stick with the organization that has helped define his storied career, which he and Matt also reflect on. Also, Jennifer Lee Chan joins Matt to provide health updates on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and safety Malik Mustapha while also sharing an important announcement from the McCaffrey family. Later, Matt talks with criminal defense attorney Todd Bequette to explain the potential league and legal ramifications of the 49ers' players' run-ins with the law. -- (1:00) Rookies report for training camp July 15, the energy is building up for a massive start to the 2025 NFL season (3:00) 30 of the 32 2025 NFL Draft second-round picks have not signed yet - Alfred Collins is one of them (5:00) Brandon Aiyuk, Malik Mustapha health updates (13:00) Kyle Juszczyk interview (19:00) Juice felt like his brief free-agency period was like ‘living-funeral' (23:00) Which rookies stood out to Juice from the 2025 draft class? (30:00) Criminal justice defense attorney Todd Bequette explains Demarcus Robinson and Deommodore Lenoir's legal cases

Star 49ers tight end George Kittle sits down with Matt Maiocco during his first American Century Championship in Tahoe in the midst of a busy NFL offseason. From hosting his annual Tight End University summit and singing with Taylor Swift to training with his new neighbor Brock Purdy at the Barn in Tennessee, Kittle has made the most of his time off the gridiron. Kittle details how he manages all of his offseason commitments while still maintaining a training regimen, reveals a budding rivalry with first-round draft pick Mykel Williams and shares how he can help rookies get ready for the rigors of training camp. Also, Jennifer Lee Chan joins Matt to break down San Francisco's upcoming training camp dates and discuss an update in Demarcus Robinson's legal case. -- (2:00) Why Kittle is a 49ers fan favorite (8:00) Kittle details his busy NFL offseason so far (14:45) Kittle shares story behind viral “Love Story” video with Taylor Swift (17:00) What does Kittle expect from the 49ers' rookie draft class? (18:00) Which rookies stand out for Kittle? (24:00) Update on Robinson's legal case

Former NFL quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Ryan sat down with "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco to break down the San Francisco's chances of turning around their fortunes this season. First, Fitzpatrick, now an analyst for Amazon Prime, gives his take on the Week 5 rivalry game between the 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. He also shares his perspective on fellow Harvard alum Kyle Juszczyk, as well as the attributes Purdy honed in high school in Arizona that have served him well as a professional. Then, Ryan, now an analyst for CBS Sports, dives into what Kyle Shanahan looks for in a quarterback, having worked with the coach during the most successful part of his own professional career, and how Purdy can take his game to the next level under Shanahan's tutelage. -- (1:00) Sitting down with two QBs who became successful broadcasters (4:00) Fitzpatrick’s thoughts on fellow Harvard alum Kyle Juszczyk (7:00) Fitzpatrick on Week 5 matchup between 49ers and Rams (10:00) Fitzpatrick defends Purdy's on-field ability (24:00) Ryan says Shanahan likes ‘good decision makers’ at QB position (25:00) Ryan on what is it about Purdy that convinced Shanahan he was good enough to be his QB? (26:00) Ryan on what’s the next step for Purdy to take his game to the next level?

"49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down San Francisco’s veteran free agent additions this offseason before flashing back to a conversation with GM John Lynch about offseason acquisitions TE Luke Farrell, S Jason Pinnock and DB Tre Brown. Matt then sits down with Pinnock to discuss teaming up with his former coach Robert Saleh again and what new wrinkles in his game he’ll bring to the 49ers. -- (4:00) Breaking down the 49ers’ veteran free agent acquisitions this offseason (6:00) Robert Saleh’s return brings familiar expectations for 49ers’ defense (8:00) Matt, JLC detail how Bryce Huff is a natural fit opposite of Nick Bosa (10:00) GM John Lynch discusses what Luke Farrell, Jason Pinnock and Tre Brown bring to 49ers (12:00) Matt, JLC expect the veteran free agents to compete for significant roles during training camp (16:00) JLC believes 49ers will prioritize getting Jake Moody’s confidence back (22:00) Jason Pinnock shares why he joined 49ers and his excitement playing for Saleh again (37:00) Matt, JLC discuss how Pinnock can succeed in Saleh’s scheme

"49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan debate if general manager John Lynch could make a big-name acquisition this offseason and discuss San Francisco’s defensive line and secondary depth. Jennifer then catches up with 49ers backup quarterbacks Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai at George Kittle’s Tight End University to discuss the good vibes in the 49ers’ locker room during OTAs and minicamp, and what they have been learning from Brock Purdy. -- (2:00) Could John Lynch pull off a big-name acquisition this offseason? (5:00) Breaking down the 49ers’ defensive line and secondary depth (10:00) Realistic expectations for 49ers' incoming rookie class (17:00) What Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai are learning from Brock Purdy (20:00) Jones describes the good vibes in 49ers’ locker room during OTAs and minicamp (28:00) Mordecai discusses how Purdy prepares for game days and how it translates to the field

"49ers Talk" co-host Jennifer Lee Chan visits the fifth annual Tight End University (TEU) in Nashville, Tenn., an event hosted by San Francisco tight end George Kittle, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and NFL alum and FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen. Jennifer and Matt Maiocco discuss the 49ers' tight position group and break down the numerous activities surrounding TEU. Jennifer then catches up with new 49ers tight end Luke Farrell, who is attending the event for the first time, and asks about how he has settled with his new teammates. Also, Kittle speaks with Jennifer about how the event has grown over the years and how excited he is for the upcoming season. Later, Matt and Jennifer address cornerback Deommodore Lenoir's arrest and release for obstruction of justice. -- (1:00) Breaking down Tight End U as an evolving event (3:00) Kittle has put in work to grow TEU, help fellow tight ends (7:00) Farrell reflects on joining 49ers in offseason (8:00) Farrell excited to learn from Shanahan (14:00) Kittle discuss TEU, Brock Purdy getting paid (18:00) Addressing Lenoir's arrest in Los Angeles

Second-year 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall sits down with NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco to reflect on his tumultuous rookie season in the NFL, a season that saw him traumatically shot in an attempted robbery before he worked his way into San Francisco's offense with some explosive performances. Pearsall opens up with Matt about how that moment has changed his life and how thankful he is to still be playing today. Also, Matt and Jennifer discuss Pearsall's harrowing rookie season experience and what to expect from him in his sophomore season. -- (1:00) Small break between offseason training program and training camp (6:00) How Pearsall’s measurables stack up as a WR1 (9:00) The expectations for Pearsall have heightened this season (10:15) Exclusive Pearsall Interview (11:00) Pearsall didn't want the season to end based on strong performances to end campaign (15:00) (4:00) Pearsall’s relationship with Brock Purdy (19:00) Reflecting on the day he was shot (20:30) Is there a way to translate his recovery from the incident into making him a better football player?