The San Francisco 49ers reached a deal to sell stakes in the NFL team at a valuation of about $8.5 billion, setting the record for a sports franchise set in December.

The San Francisco 49ers are a prime candidate to go from worst to first in the division thanks to a favorable schedule in 2025.

Veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries has not agreed to terms with the 49ers as previously reported, multiple sources told NBC Sports Bay Area

That figure is higher than both Forbes and Sportico value the franchise. Sportico estimates the 49ers are actually valued at $6.8 billion. Forbes' 2024 list of NFL team valuations also had the team valued at $6.8 billion. That figure ranked sixth among all NFL teams on Forbes' list.

The 49ers endured a disappointing 2024 NFL season, but it has set them up for potential success in 2025. San Francisco is playing a fourth-place schedule after finishing last in the NFC West. That set them up with matchups against the Bears, Browns and Giants.

Over his five years with the Texas Longhorns, Alfred Collins worked his way up to not only becoming a reliable starter along the defensive line but also a leader in the locker room. Now, he's once again a novice as he makes the jump to the NFL,

The San Francisco 49ers hosted wide receiver Gabe Davis on a visit in free agency, according to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Davis opened his career with the Buffalo Bills before spending the 2024 season on the Jacksonville Jaguars.