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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Injuries to Verrett, Mostert put damper on 49ers win

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Demone Harris (96) pressures during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) rushes against Green Bay Packers offensive guard Alex Light (70) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. After nearly a year-long wait, the Niners can't wait to see Bosa's dominance in a game when he returns from a knee injury in the season opener at Detroit on Sunday. He’s a game wrecker,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “He’s one of those guys that has that ability.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers defense to get big boost from healthy Nick Bosa

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Garoppolo back as starter for 49ers after offseason intrigue

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers QB Lance out of splint but still not throwing

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers look to compete with 2 quarterback platoon

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

49ers hope better health, QB play leads to 2021 success

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) New faces: QB Trey Lance, C Alex Mack, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Arden Key, DT Maurice Hurst, WR Trent Sherfield, DL...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Shanahan not ready to reveal 49ers Week 1 starter at QB

By Josh Dubow Aug. 25, 2021 06:47 PM EDT

49ers S Clinton-Dix looks to prove he can still contribute

By Josh Dubow Aug. 17, 2021 04:52 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, a year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was just what he needed at...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Bless Austin attends practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Austin has a strong message for anyone who thinks the Jets are weak and inexperienced at cornerback. Let's just say, he doesn't share your concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Bless Austin corners the market on confidence for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 09, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Trey Lance (5) and Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throw passes at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo not concerned with QB controversy, will help Lance

By Ben Ross Jul. 28, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

Shanahan says Garoppolo is starting QB as 49ers open camp

By Ben Ross Jul. 27, 2021 05:26 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the San Francisco 49ers immediately became a bit cloudy when the San Francisco 49ers traded up to...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 file photo, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) signals during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Santa Clara, Calif. Back in college, Ahkello Witherspoon wanted to find a way to have an NFL career in Seattle. It took several seasons and starting his career in San Francisco, but Witherspoon finally got his wish this offseason when he signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Witherspoon finally gets his wish, finds his way to Seahawks

By Tim Booth May. 27, 2021 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The drama about which position the 49ers would target for their first pick of the NFL draft was erased as soon as they traded three first-round picks and a third-rounder to move up to No. 3. The question then turned to which quarterback prospect Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will hitch themselves to with that pick. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
After trade up to 3, 49ers now must decide which QB to take

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers have brought back another key piece for their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal to retain slot cornerback K'Waun Williams. A person familiar with the deal said the sides agreed to the deal on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after Williams considered offers from several other teams. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
AP source: Slot CB K'Waun Williams returns to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Free agency gave 49ers' Williams money, happiness

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

49ers agree to 1-year deals with Tartt, Wilson

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers agreed to bring back safety Jaquiski Tartt on a one-year deal and signed safety Tavon Wilson to a one-year...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 09:57 AM EDT

AP source: Seahawks expected to sign CB Ahkello Witherspoon

By Tim Booth Mar. 16, 2021 10:49 PM EDT
The Seattle Seahawks moved quickly to address a need in the defensive backfield. They are expected to sign former San Francisco cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon,...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) intercepts a pass in front of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, file photo. The 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. General manager John Lynch announced the deal on Monday, March 15, 2021, shortly after Verrett was allowed to begin talking to other teams about a potential deal. NFL Network reported the contract has a $5.5 million base value with the chance to make more. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
49ers keep CB Jason Verrett, add Samson Ebukam

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2021 04:01 PM EDT