With apologies to the offensive line, the 49ers' defensive line seems like the area that will require the most work in the offseason.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he wants to meet and forgive the person who shot him in the chest during an attempted robbery last year.

Ward was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2023, leading the NFL in passes defended (23) and recording five interceptions for a 49ers team that went to the Super Bowl. He missed three games this season after his daughter’s death and told The Athletic in December that football was not the preeminent force in his life.

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan can go back to the drawing board and embrace an offseason of renewal and resolutions.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said he forgives the teenager who shot and wounded him and hopes to talk to the teen someday.

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The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn't been announced.

Jim Harbaugh's football philosophy is rooted in being physical on both sides of the ball and wearing down an opponent.

The 49ers might have to replace Dre Greenlaw this offseason. PFF has an idea how they could do so … but it doesn’t make much sense.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeShea Townsend interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator job.

The 49ers have other players who will end up hitting the open market, like safety Talanoa Hufanga, cornerback Charvarius Ward, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw along with others. The 49ers may not be able to bring everyone back but will have to take a hard look at the cornerback position.