ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his rankings of the 25 best NFL teams over the last quarter-century, and one San Francisco 49ers squad made the cut. The Niners' franchise has fielded several notable teams over the past 25 seasons,

Fred Warner came in first place in ESPN's ranking of the top 10 linebacker in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season.

There’s the pipe dream scenario where the 49ers call their old friend Adam Peters and somehow wrangle Terry McLaurin away from Washington in exchange for Jennings. But McLaurin is embroiled in his own contract dispute and wants Aiyuk-level money.

Rookie defensive tackle Alfred Collins is finally on board with the San Francisco 49ers following a lengthy contract stalemate.

Now three second-round picks from the 2025 NFL draft have agreed to rookie contracts after the San Francisco 49ers got a deal done with theirs.

The 49ers signed Alfred Collins to a $10.3M deal with 88% guaranteed, breaking contract deadlock and triggering NFL second-round signings.

That's why ESPN ranks Warner as the NFL's top off-ball linebacker heading into the 2025 season. "Warner -- recipient of four All-Pro first teams in five years -- dominated the voting with more than 80% of the first-place votes," writes ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The San Francisco 49ers will need to rely on some younger players in 2025, and a first-year wide receiver might be their biggest surprise.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, due to make $7.5 million this season, is seeking a new contract or a trade, according to a league source.

Fred Warner is the No. 1 off-ball linebacker in the NFL for the second straight season on the top-10 list compiled by ESPN. Warner was ranked first on more than 80 percent of ballots.