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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
C.J. Beathard excited for another shot as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 07:16 PM EST

Milano active for Bills vs. 49ers after coming off IR

Dec. 07, 2020 07:06 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano is active for the Bills against the San Francisco 49ers after being removed from injured reserve. ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder (92) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Injury-riddled 49ers head into bye week after loss to Saints

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2020 06:45 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers get Bourne back, will play again without Samuel

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2020 05:49 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers may need to wait another game for reinforcements

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 06:21 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 04:42 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Missing players dominate Packers-49ers rematch in prime time

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 04:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 11:33 AM EST

Packers face 49ers for 1st time since NFC title game loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2020 10:53 AM EST
GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (4-4) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 3 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. makes a catch during an NFL football training camp practice, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Agent: WR Mohamed Sanu agrees to 1-year deal with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 15, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo comes up short in 49ers season-opening loss

By Josh Dubow Sep. 14, 2020 08:04 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers blow 4th-quarter lead in opening loss to Cardinals

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2020 07:42 PM EDT

49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserve. The move made Saturday...

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 05:54 PM EDT