As far as actual building blocks, the right answer is Brock Purdy. Purdy is not quite on his rookie salary, but that is because the 49ers extended him early. He is young, and he is the future. More than that, his salary means he is the building block.

The San Francisco 49ers will play their regular-season finale on Saturday. Here are the incentives that are on the line for the players in Week 18.

In the middle of San Francisco’s drive into Seattle territory in the fourth quarter, Jennings was blocking Devon Witherspoon during a running play. As Jennings and Witherspoon locked arms in the block, the duo ended up running each other into the Seattle bench, with a tackle happening multiple yards off the field.

The Miami Dolphins announced three San Francisco 49ers executives as candidates they want to interview for their general manager position.

The San Francisco 49ers were not good enough Saturday night in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Here are the takeaways.

Former 49ers cornerback, currently with the Indianapolis Colts, Charvarius Ward visits with fans after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Colts in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. After suffering three concussions this season, former 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward is taking a long hard look at his future.

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries to key players all season, but they've been able to defy the odds and make the playoffs despite the losses. They'll have to continue to do that, as another important player went down with a season-ending injury, and it's Tatum Bethune, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.