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Brock Purdy's status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder
Read full article: Brock Purdy's status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulderSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game at Green Bay.
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debut
Read full article: 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make his season debutSpending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.
Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this week
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey expected to make season debut for 49ers this weekSan Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay.
49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall will make his debut 50 days after being shot in the chest
Read full article: 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall will make his debut 50 days after being shot in the chestSan Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest.
Super Bowl loss still stings for the 49ers headed into rematch against the Chiefs
Read full article: Super Bowl loss still stings for the 49ers headed into rematch against the ChiefsEight months later, the pain of losing a second Super Bowl in five seasons to the Kansas City Chiefs has barely subsided for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a rare regular season rematch.
Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting
Read full article: Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shootingSan Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener.
49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice for the 1st time since he was shot
Read full article: 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice for the 1st time since he was shotSan Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener.
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey heads to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles injury
Read full article: 49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey heads to Germany to see a specialist for his Achilles injurySan Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has traveled to Germany to consult with a specialist about his Achilles tendinitis.
The Rams rally from a double-digit deficit to stun the 49ers 27-24 on a late field goal
Read full article: The Rams rally from a double-digit deficit to stun the 49ers 27-24 on a late field goalJoshua Karty hit a 37-yard field goal with 2 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Rams staged a spectacular late rally for a 27-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IR
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey will miss another game for the 49ers and could be headed to IRAll-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries.
Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan says
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey could have played for 49ers if it was the playoffs, Shanahan saysSan Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers’ opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn’t become a more serious issue.
Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the Jets
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the 49ers season opener against the JetsSan Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles.
49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall watches practice 5 days after shooting
Read full article: 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall watches practice 5 days after shootingSan Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was at practice as a spectator five days after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery.
Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers practice with a new contract after making the process 'difficult'
Read full article: Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers practice with a new contract after making the process 'difficult'Brandon Aiyuk’s first choice during his lengthy contract dispute with the 49ers that featured social media outbursts, a trade request and an awkward “hold in” was to remain in San Francisco.
49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctors
Read full article: 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk misses practice despite being cleared by team doctorsSan Francisco star receiver Brandon Aiyuk wasn’t at the start of practice despite the team saying he was cleared by doctors to participate.
Brock Purdy has mixed results in 49ers' 24-24 preseason tie with the Raiders
Read full article: Brock Purdy has mixed results in 49ers' 24-24 preseason tie with the RaidersBrock Purdy was efficient in completing 9 of 12 passes for 96 yards but also threw a red-zone interception as the San Francisco 49ers concluded their preseason with a 24-24 tie Friday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.
49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extension
Read full article: 49ers reward Christian McCaffrey with a 2-year contract extensionThe San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team.
49ers plan to release longtime defensive tackle Arik Armstead, AP source says
Read full article: 49ers plan to release longtime defensive tackle Arik Armstead, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers are planning to cut their longest tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move.
49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source says
Read full article: 49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source saysThe San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team’s staff.
The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super Bowl loss
Read full article: The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super Bowl lossThe San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can't win big games following another Super Bowl loss
Read full article: Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can't win big games following another Super Bowl lossSan Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that for some reason he is unable to win the big game.
How the Chiefs shape their roster will be a top story to follow in the offseason
Read full article: How the Chiefs shape their roster will be a top story to follow in the offseasonThe Kansas City Chiefs are a dynasty and already are looking to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super Bowl
Read full article: Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game. It all came together at the Super BowlThe Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other.
49ers' decision to take the ball first in Super Bowl overtime will be debated for a while
Read full article: 49ers' decision to take the ball first in Super Bowl overtime will be debated for a whileSan Francisco's decision to take the ball first in overtime of the Super Bowl will be debated for a while.
49ers' Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl
Read full article: 49ers' Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super BowlJauan Jennings’ historic Super Bowl milestone will turn into only a footnote after his San Francisco 49ers lost the game.
49ers Pregame Routine: Nick Bosa makes big impact on San Francisco with weekly speeches
Read full article: 49ers Pregame Routine: Nick Bosa makes big impact on San Francisco with weekly speechesNick Bosa has been making a high-profile impact for the San Francisco 49ers on Sundays ever since entering the league as the No. 2 overall pick in 2019.
The Chiefs and 49ers should provide a heavy dose of pre-snap motion in Super Bowl
Read full article: The Chiefs and 49ers should provide a heavy dose of pre-snap motion in Super BowlWhen the Super Bowl was in the balance in the fourth quarter a year ago, coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs put a twist on their frequent pre-snap motion.
Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB
Read full article: Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QBMinutes after the San Francisco 49ers finished off a stunning comeback to win the NFC championship, star defender Nick Bosa pulled aside quarterback Brock Purdy and marveled at his journey.
Christian McCaffrey's play validates the 49ers big deal to acquire him
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey's play validates the 49ers big deal to acquire himCoach Kyle Shanahan took some convincing before deciding it was worth trading a boatload of draft picks before last season’s trade deadline for Christian McCaffrey.
Steve Wilks' roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super Bowl
Read full article: Steve Wilks' roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super BowlSteve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
49ers overcame Trey Lance trade to build a Super Bowl roster behind Brock Purdy
Read full article: 49ers overcame Trey Lance trade to build a Super Bowl roster behind Brock PurdyThe San Francisco 49ers made the kind of decision that could set a franchise back for years when they traded three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance third overall in 2021.
The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers
Read full article: The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ersPatrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago.
Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. Lions
Read full article: Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. LionsSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been cleared to play in the the NFC championship game against the Detroit Lions after leaving last week’s game with a shoulder injury.
Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
Read full article: Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defenseThe San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.
49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams
Read full article: 49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the RamsQuarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the regular-season finale after the San Francisco 49ers have already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs.
Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffs
Read full article: Christian McCaffrey will miss the 49ers regular-season finale but should return for playoffsNFL leading rusher Christian McCaffrey will miss San Francisco’s regular-season finale with a mild calf strain but should be ready to return for the playoffs.
Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10.
NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Read full article: NFL MVP could be on the line when Brock Purdy's 49ers host Lamar Jackson and the RavensIf a December matchup between the top two teams in the NFL didn’t provide high enough stakes, the league MVP could be decided Monday night when the San Francisco 49ers host the Baltimore Ravens.
49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders again
Read full article: 49ers dominate Jaguars 34-3 to end a 3-game skid and look like Super Bowl contenders againBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes, including a 66-yarder to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers seemingly fixed all their woes with a cross-country trip and a 34-3 drubbing of Jacksonville that ended a three-game skid.
Andy Reid again lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL Top 5 head coach rankings
Read full article: Andy Reid again lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL Top 5 head coach rankingsAndy Reid again was a near-unanimous choice by The Associated Press for the top spot among NFL head coaches, receiving eight of nine first-place votes.
McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year later
Read full article: McCaffrey trade paying big dividends for the 49ers a year laterWhen the San Francisco 49ers dealt a bevy of draft picks to Carolina last October for Christian McCaffrey, some skeptics asked whether they overpaid for a running back in a passing league.
49ers sign Nick Bosa to a record-setting contract extension to end his lengthy holdout
Read full article: 49ers sign Nick Bosa to a record-setting contract extension to end his lengthy holdoutNick Bosa’s lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL’s richest defensive player ever.
The 49ers' heavy investment in Trey Lance backfires, but it hasn't destroyed the franchise
Read full article: The 49ers' heavy investment in Trey Lance backfires, but it hasn't destroyed the franchiseFew teams have ever invested as much capital into acquiring as the San Francisco 49ers did when they traded three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance.
49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick
Read full article: 49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pickThe San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him.
Sam Darnold wins backup QB job for 49ers, putting Trey Lance's status in doubt
Read full article: Sam Darnold wins backup QB job for 49ers, putting Trey Lance's status in doubtSam Darnold has won the backup quarterback job in San Francisco, putting Trey Lance’s status with the 49ers in doubt less than three years after the team traded three first-round picks to draft him.
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy feels 'normal' as he works his way back from elbow surgery
Read full article: 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy feels 'normal' as he works his way back from elbow surgeryBrock Purdy knows the process of getting ready for the season after major elbow surgery in the offseason is a deliberate one with each day providing a new test.
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback
Read full article: 49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterbackThe San Francisco 49ers head into another offseason with major questions at quarterback after a season filled with injuries to the most important position ended without any of them physically able to throw the the ball downfield.
Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coaches
Read full article: Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coachesCoach Kyle Shanahan’s success in San Francisco overseeing productive offenses without elite quarterback play is a reason why so many teams each January are seeking the next trendy, play-calling offensive coach to take over their team.
NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviews
Read full article: NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviewsDeMeco Ryans’ day as San Francisco defensive coordinator started with meetings and then went to the practice field as he focused on implementing a defense to slow down Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys-49ers rivalry set for record-tying 9th playoff game
Read full article: Cowboys-49ers rivalry set for record-tying 9th playoff gameFor Kyle Shanahan, the chance to coach the San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff game is a throwback to when that rivalry was the biggest in football.
Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over Cardinals
Read full article: Purdy leads 49ers to 10th straight win, 38-13 over CardinalsBrock Purdy threw three touchdown passes for his sixth straight game with multiple TDs and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs with a 38-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City
Read full article: Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico CityJimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes, including two each to Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game by beating the Arizona Cardinals 38-10 in Mexico City.
McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout Rams
Read full article: McCaffrey throws, catches, rushes for TDs, Niners rout RamsChristian McCaffrey became the 11th player in NFL history with a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in one game, and the San Francisco 49ers extended their regular-season mastery over the Rams to four full years with a 31-14 victory over Los Angeles.
Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'
Read full article: Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan started training camp with a declaration that second-year player Trey Lance will be the starting quarterback and Jimmy Garoppolo will be moving on soon.
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders
Read full article: McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for RaidersThe Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a workout with the club.
AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders
Read full article: AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for RaidersColin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.