Trey Lance
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson's saga shifts again

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Deebo Samuel happy to resolve contract dispute with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 02, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers sign All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel to 3-year extension

By Josh Dubow Aug. 01, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs along the sideline during the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
AP source: Deebo Samuel finalizing new deal with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jul. 31, 2022 08:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk talks to reporters at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk learns lessons from 1st 2 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance takes part in the NFL football team's training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Lance takes starting QB job for 49ers in stride

By Josh Dubow Jul. 28, 2022 08:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel walks across a field during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, July 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Garoppolo, Samuel not practicing with 49ers at start of camp

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson reported to his first training camp with the Browns on Friday, July 22, 2022, still not knowing how long he'll be their starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
NFL teams open camp with biggest question still unanswered

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo, left, and Trey Lance are shown at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. The 49ers report to training camp with intrigue about what the team plans to do with former starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with Trey Lance set to take his place.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers turn team over to QB Trey Lance in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Trey Lance impresses 49ers in first minicamp as starter

By Josh Dubow Jun. 09, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Deebo Samuel reports for 49ers minicamp

By Josh Dubow Jun. 07, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
George Kittle, many of NFL's top tight ends set to gather

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 02, 2022 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Brian Griese, an 11-year quarterback in the NFL, left the cushy work of a broadcaster to get back into the grind of the NFL as the 49ers quarterbacks coach tasked with developing Lance into a star. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Griese trades in mic to take over as 49ers QB coach

By Josh Dubow May. 31, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Lance looks comfortable in role as starting QB for 49ers

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2022 02:56 AM EDT

FILE - SMU wide receiver Danny Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him to play with the 49ers' strong-armed quarterback Trey Lance. It just happened to be a former 49ers quarterback known for his his ability to throw with velocity. “I worked out with Colin Kaepernick and he has kind of like a bazooka, too," Gray said Thursday, May 12. "That workout was pretty great. So I think I’m. I think I’m up for the task.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

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

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts participates in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons Practice Facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons GM Fontenot finding it tough to predict NFL draft

By Charles Odum Apr. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers GM Lynch 'can't ever imagine' trading Deebo Samuel

By Josh Dubow Apr. 25, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2022 03:15 AM EDT