Jason Verrett
FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett runs on the field during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 31, 2021. Verrett's attempted return from a knee injury was derailed when he tore his Achilles in practice, announced by the team on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in the latest setback in career full of significant injuries. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
49ers CB Jason Verrett suffers another season-ending injury

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 05:31 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022. Shanahan has had his defensive line decimated by injuries with quarterback Trey Lance also sidelined by a broken ankle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
49ers use bye week to get healthy for 2nd half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2022 07:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk makes a catch for a touchdown on a ball thrown by running back Christian McCaffrey during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers in position for another 2nd half playoff run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2022 11:53 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
McCaffrey sends 49ers into bye week on winning note

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, foreground, is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers will be without Deebo Samuel for game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) after Ramsey tackled Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams seek to end 7-game regular-season skid to 49ers

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 03:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers count on bigger impact in game 2 with McCaffrey

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers once again find themselves in midseason hole

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2022 07:24 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) 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 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)
Bosa has no planned celebration for rematch with Mayfield

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2022 07:47 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, top, sacks 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/Jed Jacobsohn)
Dominant defense once again leads the way for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 04, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

FILE -San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers went through another round of roster cuts with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo still on the roster.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Garoppolo remains with 49ers after latest roster cut

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2022 07:26 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 - 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

49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett to 1-year deal

May. 02, 2022 03:25 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back oft-injured cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. The Niners announced...

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) celebrates a touchdown on a fumble by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 13, 2019. The San Francisco 49ers made their first big move of free agency, agreeing with former Kansas City cornerback Ward on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the deal confirmed Monday, March 14, 2022, that the sides reached agreement on the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
AP source: 49ers agree to deal with CB Charvarius Ward

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2022 12:41 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers season falls short of Super Bowl after blown late lead

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2022 06:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates with defensive back Dontae Johnson (27) after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ambry Thomas' rough rookie season has happy ending for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2022 02:15 AM EST