History also worked against the 49ers besides Maxx Crosby's exorbitant price, which the Raiders got in first-round draft picks the next two years from the Baltimore Ravens. The 49ers, from what I've researched, have never traded for a player from the Raiders, who did acquire Cedrick Hardman from the Niners' defensive line in 1980.
SANTA CLARA Supersized white tents and metal scaffolding are going up around Levi's Stadium's perimeter. Inside, strict security is in place as work crews shuffle through the cinder-block corridors and mysterious rooms to prepare for Super Bowl LX, taking place here Feb. 8 on just-installed green sod. Workers prepare for the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The 49ers can't ignore this. One player called the event prep annoying, but others acknowledged it is the NFL's ultimate carrot, seducing them right at their own home. When I look at it, I'm thinking of it like, They're getting it ready for us,' defensive tackle Kalia Davis told the Bay Area News Group. We're fighting for a home game on the last game of the year, most definitely.
I would joke with his family, I'd be like, The 49ers aren't even good. You guys aren't even good,' Simms said Tuesday at the network's Super Bowl week media availability. I'd say that to his mom. And his wife. And they'd laugh. The injuries piled up. All-Pros and role players alike landed on injured reserve. The quarterback missed time with turf toe. And the 49ers kept on winning.
Brock Purdy got battered, to the tune of a season-high three sacks and eight hits, the final of which resulted in a left-shoulder stinger and surely more pain to his back. He passed for a season-low 127 yards against a defense that allowed only one pass of 20 yards, to George Kittle, who had just 9 yards on four earlier catches combined.
