The San Francisco 49ers had one of their quieter offseasons in recent memory, electing to shed veteran salaries and not make any major moves in free agency as they instead focused on the 2025 NFL Draft, where they selected 11 players.

With the mentality of getting younger, many believe that the 49ers are positioning themselves for the 2026 season and beyond, while trying to remain competitive with their veterans in 2025.

As Week 1 approaches, it’s become quite apparent that San Francisco will be relying on a number of rookies early on, as they have a top-heavy team with stars like Nick Bosa, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and Brock Purdy.

That’s why head coach Kyle Shanahan felt it was necessary to bring the team’s longtime veterans together for an exclusive

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