Kyle Madson

San Francisco

Co-Host, The Insiders at KIFM-AM (Sacramento, CA)

Managing Editor, Niners Wire at USA Today

Host at Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Podcast

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Articles

NFL announces San Francisco 49ers training camp start date for 2025

1 week ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

The NFL on Wednesday released report dates for each team's training camp. San Francisco 49ers players will report on July 15, with the first practice of camp scheduled for July 22. The full training camp schedule hasn't been released yet. They typically hold open practices before their preseason schedule begins. After that practices are closed to fans as the team's preparations begin in earnest for the 2025 season.
49ers GM John Lynch may have given clue to change coming on offense

1 week ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

There could be a significant change coming for the San Francisco 49ers' offense. General manager John Lynch in an interview with Matt Maiocco on the 49ers Talk podcast talked about the importance of free agent tight end Luke Farrell. Farrell has only 36 catches in four seasons as a pro, but Lynch believes Farrell could have a positive impact on All-Pro TE George Kittle by allowing Kittle to get out into routes more often.
How under-the-radar free agent signing could help one 49ers superstar get even better

1 week ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

At some point San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will come down to Earth and stop putting up All-Pro numbers. However, an uptick in production could be coming for the five-time All-Pro thanks to one of the team's free agent acquisitions. There wasn't much fanfare when the 49ers signed tight end Luke Farrell to a three-year contract worth up to $15,750,00 this offseason.
How 49ers 1st-round pick made team 'feel like he's one of us'

1 week ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

No defensive player for the San Francisco 49ers has a bigger spotlight on them this year than rookie first-round pick Mykel Williams. The No. 11 overall pick comes with lofty expectations given his draft status, but general manager John Lynch told Matt Maiocco on the 49ers Talk podcast why the team became so enamored with Williams that they tried to trade up into the top 10 to get him. "Mykel was that guy for us," Lynch said. "And so what do we like?
49ers GM explains why team decided to 'throttle back' on spending big in 2025 offseason

1 week ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

It took awhile for the San Francisco 49ers to get active in this year's offseason. They made a handful of low-level free agent additions while watching several starters and key reserves leave to join other clubs. After the draft, the 49ers got busy with big-money extensions for tight end George Kittle, quarterback Brock Purdy and linebacker Fred Warner. Still, it was a strange offseason considering how willing the 49ers have been to spend money to fill holes in free agency.
Kyle Shanahan explains why 49ers traded for struggling Eagles DE

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kyle Madson

The San Francisco 49ers didn't give up nearly as much in a trade for defensive end Bryce Huff as they did for defensive end Dee Ford in 2019. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful Huff will have a similar impact. Shanahan on Tuesday invoked Ford's name when discussing how Huff could help their defense after being acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Advertisement"I just like Bryce.
Kyle Shanahan explains why 49ers traded for struggling Eagles DE

2 weeks ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

The San Francisco 49ers didn't give up nearly as much in a trade for defensive end Bryce Huff as they did for defensive end Dee Ford in 2019. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful Huff will have a similar impact. Shanahan on Tuesday invoked Ford's name when discussing how Huff could help their defense after being acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. "I just like Bryce. I think he affects the quarterback," Shanahan said in a press conference.
Kyle Shanahan had a limited update on Brandon Aiyuk's return from his knee injury

2 weeks ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

It's still unclear when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will return for the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had a limited update after Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. Aiyuk was in attendance, but not working with the team as he continues his recovery from a knee injury in October that ended his 2024 campaign early. While a specific timeline for return would be preferable, Shanahan's no-news update is good news for now. “He is making his way back," Shanahan said.
Should 49ers revisit signing LB who backed out on deal to sign with rival last offseason?

2 weeks ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

After spending a third-round pick on a linebacker in this year's draft, it's hard to imagine the San Francisco 49ers are interested in getting active at the position on the free agent market. Their youth at the position left Pro Football and Sports Network unconvinced that the club is set with its current group. PFSN named LB Eric Kendricks as the remaining free agent the 49ers should sign ahead of training camp.
No reason for panic as 15 49ers sit out mandatory minicamp for injury management

2 weeks ago | ninerswire.usatoday.com | Kyle Madson

There were a handful of key absences when the San Francisco 49ers took the field for mandatory minicamp Tuesday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan still had some good news on the injury front. ESPN's Nick Wagoner observed 15 players who were either not present or working out on a side field during the 49ers' first mandatory practices of the offseason. That list included a mix of veterans, rookies, and contributors at all levels of the roster.