49ers to play second international game in 2026, previewing free agent targets

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Football, Nfl, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Matt Maiocco

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

With the news of the NFL's return to Mexico City announced the 49ers now will play in a pair of international games during the 2026 season. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan address how the prospect of a grueling travel schedule next season could impact the organization both physically and logistically. Matt and Jennifer then identify players San Francisco potentially could franchise tag with the window opening up this week. The duo also look ahead to NFL free agency and if the 49ers could target a splashy offseason trade or hold onto their stockpile of draft picks

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0:19.7	The 49ers will travel more miles in 2026 than any team in NFL history.
0:25.6	The league made it official this week that the 49ers will give up a game at Levi Stadium
0:30.6	to play a late-season encounter in Mexico City.
0:34.6	Two weeks ago, the 49ers were identified as a team that will take the field
0:39.0	against the LA Rams for the NFL's inaugural game in Australia. Jennifer Lee Chan and I will discuss
0:45.0	why this is anything but the perfect scenario for the 49ers this season. Also, there's
0:51.0	a little more movement on the 49ers coaching staff with a key loss and a notable addition.
0:57.2	We're also ready for the offseason to kick in the high gear with the NFL's scouting combine taking place next week in Indianapolis.
1:06.2	We'll discuss all that and much more on this episode of 49ers talk coming at you right now.
1:11.5	Welcome to another episode of 49ers talk on NBC Sports Bay Area.com.
1:17.7	Introducing your hosts, Matt Mayoko and Jennifer Lee Chan.
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1:43.0	missed you the last couple of weeks,
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