Paraag Marathe to leave 49ers after 25 years

The longtime executive served as chief contract negotiator

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

After 25 years with the 49ers, Paraag Marathe is departing the organization to focus full-time on Leeds United and Range Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The move is being formalized Saturday after being in the works, league sources told ESPN. Marathe will focus full-time on Leeds United, Rangers FC and other sports efforts.

Why it matters: The 49ers are losing their executive vice president of football operations as training camp unfolds. The departure follows Marathe's emergence as an MLS commissioner finalist in July.

By the numbers: Marathe previously served as 49ers president from 2014-16 and chief operating officer from 2010-13.

What to watch: Watch for the 49ers to clarify who will assume his football operations and contract responsibilities.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-08-01T15:30:55.102857+00:00

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