Overview
- San Francisco’s season ended with a 41-6 divisional-round loss to the Seahawks, prompting players to clear out lockers and look to 2026.
- George Kittle detailed a clean right Achilles tear from the Eagles win and expressed optimism about a 2026 return after surgery.
- Fred Warner returned to practice during the playoff week, was held out against Seattle, and said the progress gives him "ultimate confidence" entering the offseason.
- Christian McCaffrey was voted the Len Eshmont and Bill Walsh award winner by teammates and coaches and said he feels healthy after a heavy workload.
- Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to interview for the Titans’ head-coach job as Klay Kubiak draws reported interest elsewhere, with Kyle Shanahan unwilling to allow a lateral coordinator move.