Samson Ebukam
FILE - Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) tries to pass-rush around the block from Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Jackson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2022 09:27 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Lance throws 2 TD passes to lead 49ers past Texans 23-7

By Josh Dubow Jan. 02, 2022 07:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans 12/23/2021

Dec. 23, 2021 06:33 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures during the first half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Titans host streaking 49ers trying to stay atop AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2021 04:53 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers beat Falcons 31-13 for 5th win in 6 games

By Josh Dubow Dec. 19, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson, middle right, is tackled at the goal line by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens, middle, and middle linebacker Fred Warner, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 04:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) carries the ball as fullback Kyle Juszczyk follows during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. The 49ers won 33-22. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Garoppolo, 49ers get offense clicking to silence critics

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals , Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, left, runs in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers' Deebo Samuel turning into complete receiver

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones, top center, and safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Rams working to stem defensive regression from 2020 heights

By Greg Beacham Oct. 05, 2021 07:21 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 June 4, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif. With trips to the Super Bowl still in their recent memories, the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers made the decision this offseason that they needed more dynamic quarterback play to remain contenders in the long run. That led both NFC West rivals to make aggressive moves, trading multiple first-round picks to bring Stafford to Los Angeles and rookie Trey Lance to San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Veteran QBs Stafford, Dalton debut when Rams host Bears

By Greg Beacham Sep. 09, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

Stafford leads Rams into race for hometown Super Bowl berth

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-7) New faces: QB Matthew Stafford, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, WR DeSean Jackson, RB Sony Michel, WR Tutu...

San Francisco 49ers defensive ends Kentavius Street, left, and Nick Bosa warm up at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Return of Bosa, Ford puts 49ers DC Ryans in good mood

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2021 02:52 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Omari Cobb (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Trey Lance makes intriguing debut at QB for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 15, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a pass for a touchdown in a red-zone drill during NFL football training camp practice in Irvine, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Help wanted: Rams looking for sacks beyond Donald, Floyd

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 04, 2021 11:08 PM EDT