After making a Super Bowl appearance with the 49ers, Javon Kinlaw believes the Jets have everything they need "to make a push to the playoffs."

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is settling in with his new squad and hopes to build on the success of the club's defense. Wilks spoke with media on Friday and shared some of the players he is excited for, including Javon Kinlaw and Drake Jackson.   

The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2020 first-round picks is Tuesday, May 2.

Marc Ross examines which first-round picks from the 2020 NFL Draft should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and Packers QB Jordan Love stand?

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Christian McCaffrey flashed his tantalizing skills during his 49ers debut, but Jim Trotter writes that plenty of questions remain in San Francisco following Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

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The Lions put their two-minute work from "Hard Knocks" into action during a close victory over the Colts, and the Bills displayed the ability to score at will under new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw had a verbal confrontation with a local reporter Tuesday night after calling into the reporter's YouTube channel.

Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb, listed as questionable with an ankle injury that didn't allow him to play last week, is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Chubb was considered a game-time decision.

Brian Baldinger knows a thing or two about playing in the trenches. He uses his expertise to select eight second-year players -- four O-linemen and four D-linemen -- who are poised to have a breakout campaign in 2021.

Will the Cardinals fully exploit Isaiah Simmons' rare versatility in Year 2? Is Washington RB Antonio Gibson about to emerge as one of the NFL's best playmakers? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to project the player who'll improve the most on each NFC team in 2021.

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.

Many believed it would be a mistake to conduct it in the midst of a pandemic, but from Bill Belichick's dog to Jerry Jones' yacht to Kliff Kingsbury's mansion, the Virtual Draft of 2020 was one of the most memorable in NFL history, and a teaching moment for others to follow, writes Michael Silver. 

Did the 49ers take advantage of having two first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft? Should the Cardinals regret taking hybrid defender Isaiah Simmons over an offensive tackle? Gennaro Filice grades the rookie class of each NFC West team.

Jeremy Chinn and Chase Young have gotten their NFL careers off to hot starts. Who joins them on Gil Brandt's Defensive All-Rookie Team?

Takk McKinley has a new home, and it isn't far from his hometown. The Oakland native was claimed off waivers by the 49ers, Ian Rapoport reports. Perhaps this one will stick for the former Falcons first-round pick.

Justin Herbert overtakes Joe Burrow for the top spot in Daniel Jeremiah's ranking of the 25 best rookies through Week 9 of the 2020 season.

Joe Burrow leads the field and an undrafted sensation cracks the top 10 in Daniel Jeremiah's ranking of the 25 best rookies through Week 4 of the 2020 season.

As we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL season, Adam Schein predicts which nine teams will boast the league's best defenses. Who earns the No. 1 spot: Derwin James' Chargers, Tre'Davious White's Bills or Nick Bosa's 49ers?

DeForest Buckner is gone, but Javon Kinlaw is in as the Niners are poised for more success with a quintet of first-rounders leading the way up front. 

The San Francisco 49ers signed their two first-round picks Friday, inking DT Javon Kinlaw and WR Brandon Aiyuk four-year contract contracts.

In the Inside Intel series, Charley Casserly mines his sources to relay the organizational word on impact rookies, prominent position battles and lingering questions. Check out his NFC West findings.

Which NFL newbies are in the best position to start strong in 2020? Dan Parr ranks the 25 rookies who are in the most favorable situations entering Year 1.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting the New York Jets agree to terms with quarterback Tyrod Taylor on a two-year contract worth up to $18M and offensive lineman John Simpson with a two-year deal as well as agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray can't escape San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Javon Kinlaw and Nick Bosa's pursuit that ends in a Niners' sack.

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw combine to sack Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock for a 7-yard loss.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw drops Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet in the backfield for a 3-yard loss.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw secures 15-yard sack after turf monster eats Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman avon Kinlaw and 49ers linebacker Fred Warner stuff Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson's fourth-down surge to cap the 49ers' goal-line stand.

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw records a sack for an 11-yard loss taking down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond.

The San Francisco 49ers block a Philadelphia Eagles' 47-yard field goal try for a key fourth-down stop.

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Watch all of the highlights from the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in their Week 12 divisional matchup in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers' best defensive plays from their strong win in the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks list their top 25 rookies through the halfway point of the 2020 NFL season.

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Watch the best plays from the San Francisco 49ers in the month of September.

Watch the highlights from the Week 3 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss four players which they had graded higher than where they were drafted.

NFL Network's Charley Casserly reveals one "sleeper" the San Francisco 49ers have to replace DeForest Buckner.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses rookies who will make the biggest impact on their teams in 2020.