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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets latest team to interview 49ers' Saleh for coaching job

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 08, 2021 02:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Injuries derail 49ers' attempt to build on Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2020 04:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
AP source: Garoppolo, Kittle out indefinitely for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 02, 2020 04:18 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline next to injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mullens' giveaways send 49ers to 25-20 loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) watches a play by the Arizona Cardinals develop during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco first-round defensive tackle has gotten off to a successful start to his career as the replacement for star DeForest Buckner in the middle of the 49ers defensive line. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) is driven off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. After losing four players to knee injuries last week against the New York Jets, the Niners complained about a “sticky” new turf at MetLife Stadium and expressed some concern about returning to the same field a week later. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
NFLPA asking teams to change all fields to natural grass

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jerick McKinnon, right, scores a touchdown in front of New York Giants' Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 27, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (1-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (0-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — 49ers by 6 1/2 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Matchup of unbeatens in Buffalo, of all places

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2020 11:35 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle feeling better by the day

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. With Jimmy Garoppolo likely sidelined by a sprained ankle, Mullens appears set to get his first start at quarterback for the Niners in nearly 21 months, against the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Niners, Giants battling injury bug after just two games

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) is driven off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. After losing four players to knee injuries last week against the New York Jets, the Niners complained about a “sticky” new turf at MetLife Stadium and expressed some concern about returning to the same field a week later. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New turf at MetLife Stadium passes latest NFL inspection

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2020 01:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Banged-up 49ers prepare for Giants without Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Against Buffalo the 6-foot-6 Gesicki had eight catches for 130 yards, both career highs. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Henderson, Gesicki

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 22, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is carted to the locker room after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Giants in 0-2 hole, now facing season without Saquon Barkley

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Solomon Thomas (94) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 05:03 PM EDT