49ers Face Roster Overhaul After 6-11 Season

After a disappointing 6-11 campaign in 2024, the San Francisco 49ers face 2025 with a significantly changed roster following the loss of eight starters, including key defensive players and wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Despite these departures, the team retains a strong offensive core with quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, though both McCaffrey and Aiyuk are recovering from major injuries. Pro Football Focus currently ranks the 49ers' receiving group fifth in the NFL, highlighting both its talent and injury-related uncertainty. New additions like Ricky Pearsall are expected to play substantial roles as the team aims to maintain its elite passing attack, which ranked top-four in the league last season. The 49ers' prospects for 2025 hinge largely on player health and the development of young talent to fill major gaps. The team's Super Bowl window is now in question due to offseason losses and the need for key players to return to form.