49ers News: May the Fourth be with you
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, May 4th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 01: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith and Chewbacca take a selfie at the UNICEF Kid Power Bay Area Celebration at De Marillac Academy on February 1, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for U. S.
Fund for UNICEF) Expert links former 49ers star to NFC West rival as best fit “Jaxon Smith-Njigba was incredible for the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks, but he shouldered a hefty 36 percent of Seattle’s targets and 37 percent of its receptions, both figures counting as the highest by any player on any team in a season over the last decade,” Okada wrote. “Mike Macdonald’s squad needs a legitimate WR2. Perhaps a guy who wins contested catches and is a red-zone threat, who will also willingly contribute in the critical Seahawks run game, would suffice.
” Analyst reveals 49ers’ best undrafted free agent fit “San Francisco’s defense could also create an opportunity for Kamara. Under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, the unit may lean into more versatile fronts and deeper rotations, increasing the need for high-energy contributors along the defensive line. Kamara produced in college, with his best season coming in 2024, recording a career-high 10 sacks and 68 pressures while earning an 88.
5 pass-rush grade from Pro Football Focus. Although his sack total dipped to two in 2025, he still generated 59 pressures and posted a solid 75. 5 pass-rush grade.