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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is shown on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. McKinnon had another setback in his return from a knee injury. General manager John Lynch told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday , Aug. 28, 2019, that McKinnon's return to practice the previous day was "not encouraging." Lynch says McKinnon's recovery regressed for the third time this summer as he has tries to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers place RB Jerick McKinnon on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Garoppolo remains a mostly untested commodity with 10 career starts in five seasons and has struggled in training camp and exhibitions. He must show that the Niners made the right choice when they invested in him. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, right, greets middle linebacker Kwon Alexander as he heads up to the podium to speak to reporters after a combined NFL football training camp with the Denver Broncos at the Broncos' headquarters Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kwon Alexander ready to show 49ers he's healthy again

By Josh Dubow Aug. 21, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Jimmy Garoppolo working on ability to read defenses

By Grant Cohn Aug. 01, 2019 08:31 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers want Jimmy Garoppolo to improve his ability to read defenses. Through five training camp practices,...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (18) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The one benefit for Pettis during a disappointing start to his rookie season for the 49ers a year ago was that the knee injury that limited his playing time allowed him to learn the offense better. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Pettis hopes to build on strong finish to rookie season

By Josh Dubow Jul. 28, 2019 06:20 PM EDT