The San Francisco 49ers have strengthened their offense for the 2026 season by adding Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. With key players returning from injury, the team is poised to be more complete than before.

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The San Francisco 49ers had an interesting season in 2025, and injuries were at the forefront of it. But, with everyone now healthy, and General Manager John Lynch going out this offseason and bringing in some firepower, things are looking a lot more complete for 2026.
Quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, and tight end George Kittle are getting some much-needed reinforcements next season. Enter long-time pass catcher from Tampa Bay, Mike Evans, and former Jacksonville Jaguar star Christian Kirk. The NFC West should be on watch for this offensive onslaught waiting to happen.
The new offensive additions include wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
The new signings are expected to enhance the team's offensive capabilities and make them more competitive in the NFC West.
The 49ers reached the Divisional round of the playoffs in 2025, even with a depleted roster due to injuries.

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The 49ers, even with a shell of a roster last season because of mass injuries, still made it to the Divisional round of the playoffs. Before they got manhandled by the eventual Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, there was nothing to be ashamed about for 2025.
Going into next season, this franchise has one of the oldest rosters in the NFL at 26.67 years of age. Their offense is the oldest in the league, at 27.42, and that is due to the new signings of Evans (32) and Kirk (29). Not to mention, soon-to-be 38-year-old offensive lineman Trent Williams and 35-year-old fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
Despite the age being on the higher-end, that only means that this team has immense experience. That is going to be crucial as they try to set themselves up for another run at a sixth Super Bowl.