Jimmie Ward
Safety Tashaun Gipson agrees to deal to remain with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2023 10:36 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. will return for a second season with the San Francisco 49ers after agreeing to a one-year contract before...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks at a news conference after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cowboys' last-ditch plays against 49ers never have a prayer

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 24, 2023 05:55 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, middle, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers defense steps up in divisional-round win

By Josh Dubow Jan. 23, 2023 04:58 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (38) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard injures ankle vs. SF; ruled out

Jan. 22, 2023 08:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seahawks collapse in 2nd half of playoff loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 10:20 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Good fortune linked 49ers to playmaking S Tashaun Gipson

By Josh Dubow Jan. 10, 2023 06:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey with offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill, middle, as Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Purdy, defense lead 49ers past Fins; Garoppolo breaks foot

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2022 07:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
49ers defense looks to build on 3 straight 2nd-half shutouts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Flags for Mexico and the United States are seen on the field before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Fading Cardinals search for motivation down the stretch

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2022 04:49 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Garoppolo throws for 4 TDs, 49ers top Cards in Mexico City

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2022 11:21 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers hope trade for McCaffrey boosts talented roster

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs visit 49ers in rematch of Super Bowl 54

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers get key players back at practice before game vs Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 09:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mariota, Falcons brace for test against 49ers' stiff defense

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers match NFL's toughest defense against Falcons, Mariota

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers suffer serious injury losses in latest win

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman, right, celebrates after scoring with wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the first half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

By Steve Reed Oct. 09, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

49ers activate S Jimmie Ward from injured reserve

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers activated safety Jimmie Ward from injured reserve on Saturday, adding a key piece back to the NFL's stingiest...