Dealt from Chicago to Baltimore, Roquan Smith was one of the biggest names to change teams before the NFL trade deadline. Where does he land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 off-ball linebackers right now?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2022 NFL season. Which 10 players make up Nos. 50-41?

In response to Niners players exchanging punches -- most notably linebacker Fred Warner and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk -- at Tuesday's practice, Shanahan let it be known Friday that he wants his players to be tough, to be physical, to even be "irritants," but he doesn't want them throwing hands.

The San Francisco 49ers' biggest question heading into training camp is whether second-year quarterback Trey Lance can lead a playoff-ready team deep into the postseason. Linebacker Fred Warner believes he is up to the task.

Does any pair of teammates top the Chargers' Keenan Allen and Mike Williams among the NFL's best receiver duos? In the latest edition of his Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks the top duos at 11 key position groups heading into the 2022 season.

A Deebo Samuel trade hasn't materialized and doesn't seem to be anywhere near imminent, leaving the situation stagnant, if not at a stalemate. 49ers teammate Fred Warner believes Samuel and the club will soon mend fences.

What would the NFL's richest starting lineup look like? Anthony Holzman-Escareno assembles an all-star collection of the highest-paid players at each position heading into the 2022 season.

In this week's edition of his First Read, Jeffri Chadiha discusses his six initial thoughts ahead of Championship Sunday. Can anyone stop the Chiefs? Who is the most important offensive player in the NFC?

The 49ers have begun another successful playoff run. Deebo Samuel continued his dual exploits on offense as San Francisco held on for a dramatic 23-17 victory over Dallas on Sunday in the Wild Card Round.

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa did not return to Sunday's NFC Wild Card Game against the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a concussion.

The 49ers looked dead in the water, trailing 17-0 to the Rams, before Jimmy Garoppolo threw an INT. Then the Niners' comeback began. The key word after a wild victory that required contributions from a host of players and pushed San Francisco into the postseason: "resilient," HC Kyle Shanahan said.

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that wide receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Fred Warner are each likely to miss Week 13's game against the host Seattle Seahawks and Samuel could also miss another game.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel suffered a groin injury against the Vikings. Plus, other news from around the NFL on Sunday.

San Francisco's latest defensive letdown has brought the heat on first-time coordinator DeMeco Ryans. Star linebacker Fred Warner, however, is defending the DC.

Jim Trotter catches up with the 49ers' DeMeco Ryans and some of the people he's made a profound impact on during his journey from star player to first-year defensive coordinator.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Fred Warner and Darius Leonard just signed massive contract extensions, but neither player is No. 1 on Willie McGinest's list of top 10 off-ball linebackers. See who gets that honor.

There's never a shortage of offseason hype in Dallas, but Bucky Brooks provides three reasons why the Cowboys can indeed be Super Bowl contenders this season. Plus, the NFL's top five off-ball linebackers and the Rams' outlook following Cam Akers' injury.

After becoming the NFL's highest-paid ILB, Fred Warner expects to bring a new element of his game under new 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.

Fred Warner became the NFL's highest-paid inside linebacker on Wednesday, but a closer look at his deal illustrates how lucrative the deal really is and could be.

The 49ers made Fred Warner the NFL's highest-paid inside linebacker on Wednesday, but Colts defender Darius Leonard is expected to top Warner's deal in the "near future," per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Fred Warner is staying in San Francisco for the long haul. The 49ers signed the All-Pro linebacker to a five-year extension worth more than $95 million with $40.5 million in guarantees.

Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2021 season? Nick Shook identifies the league's top rising stars at each position with his All-Under-25 Team, a group headlined by 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson.

After an injury-riddled 2020 season, the San Francisco 49ers are back with a roster that appears loaded on paper. Can Kyle Shanahan get them back to the Super Bowl? Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise ahead of the 2021 campaign.

Will Josh Allen be a Bill for life? Is Nick Chubb going to stick with the Browns? How much does Lamar Jackson mean to the Ravens? Gil Brandt lists 12 young players whose teams should never let them go.

Linebacker Fred Warner forces New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara fumble early for the San Francisco 49ers' turnover.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner finishes what defensive back Talanoa Hufanga's pass rush started as the Niners sack Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to wear special Mexican-themed cleats for 'MNF' vs. Arizona Cardinals.

See the highest graded players from Week 10 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus

Listen to the best Mic'd Up moments from the San Francisco 49ers' first eight games of the 2022 season.

NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha and James Palmer discuss the top storylines for the Week 7 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

San Fransisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner gives advice to the youth, talks the importance of family, and why he calls himself "Mr. Do it all."

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been voted as the No. 47 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner's best mic'd-up moments from 49ers training camp.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner says 49ers quarterback Trey Lance would be 'ready' for QB1 role

Former linebacker Thomas Davis lists his top four linebacker tandems in the NFL going into the 2022 NFL season.

Former linebacker Thomas Davis lists his top five off-ball linebackers in the National Football League going into the 2022 NFL season.

NFL Network's Will Selva's Top 5 current linebackers.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero details his talk with linebacker Fred Warner on wide receiver Deebo Samuel's status as a San Francisco 49er.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks take a look back at the first-round picks from 2018 NFL Draft and redraft players based on their NFL performances.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner makes a PIVOTAL tackle in the backfield on third down vs. Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is STUFFED by San Francisco 49ers defense on fourth-down QB sneak.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner wakes up with "Good Morning Football."

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner takes the podium ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Check out the highest-graded players from the Divisional Round games according to Pro Football Focus.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner forces a fumble from Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis and the 49ers recover the ball.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport says it looks like San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner will play vs. Pack; defensive end Nick Bosa more questionable.

Niners fans at SoFi Stadium erupt after San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Arden Key combine for a third-down sack.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner submits tackle-of-the-year bid vs. Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down the San Francisco 49ers performance on offense and defense in their Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons.