Johnathan Cyprien
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers expect reinforcements after bye week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 17, 2020 06:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) celebrates his interception, intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84), in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. The Saints won 27-13. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan: Niners 'blew an opportunity' vs surging Saints

By Guerry Smith Nov. 15, 2020 10:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) tries to evade New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

By Brett Martel Nov. 15, 2020 07:55 PM EST

49ers put Kendrick Bourne back on COVID-19 list

Nov. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed receiver Kendrick Bourne back on the COVID-19 list three days after removing him. ...

RB Aaron Jones active for Packers vs 49ers

Nov. 05, 2020 07:06 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Aaron Jones is active for the Green Bay Packers against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the previous two games...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 02:29 PM EST

49ers activate RB Coleman, CB Williams from IR

Oct. 31, 2020 06:49 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated running back Tevin Coleman and cornerback K’Waun Williams from the injured reserve list. ...

49ers place Mostert on IR, add 2 safeties to roster

Oct. 24, 2020 05:20 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed running back Raheem Mostert on injured reserve and activated safeties Johnathan Cyprien and...

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Trevor Siemian (4) passes during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride. Not during a pandemic. The Titans added quarterback Trevor Siemian on Aug. 19. Siemian had never been through a tryout process at anytime in the NFL, and was happy to join a team after throwing to his old left guard from Northwestern in a Chicago park the week before. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)
ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

Newly acquired San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), right, trains during NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

By Josh Dubow Aug. 20, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees chasing more history as Saints visit Tannehill, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 19, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Falcons lose newly acquired safety Cyprien to foot injury

Oct. 08, 2019 03:48 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have placed safety Johnathan Cyprien on injured reserve with a foot injury. The Falcons acquired Cyprien...

Falcons add help at safety by acquiring Cyprien from Eagles

Sep. 30, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their safety position by acquiring Johnathan Cyprien from Philadelphia in a trade that sent linebacker Duke Riley...

Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson greets a fan before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia. Wentz, Jason Peters and Darren Sproles have unfinished business. The franchise quarterback, the nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle and the versatile veteran were injured when the Eagles won the first Super Bowl in franchise history following the 2017 season. They are determined to deliver another parade down Broad Street. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL 2019: Eagles determined to deliver on Super aspirations

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 22, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

Eagles sign safety Johnathan Cyprien

Aug. 02, 2019 05:59 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed safety Johnathan Cyprien and released safety Godwin Igwebuike. Cyprien, a second-round pick in...

Titans Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:32 AM EDT
TENNESSEE TITANS (9-7) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Nashville, Tennessee LAST YEAR: Coach Mike Vrabel just missed playoffs in debut season despite...

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (10) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. For Adam Humphries, Tennessee has been a potential destination for months based on his relationship with Titans general manager Jon Robinson because of their Tampa Bay connection. Not even a late push by the New England Patriots could sway him to walk away from his deal with the Titans. Even considering how much success wide receivers like Humphries have enjoyed with the defending Super Bowl champs.“Obviously, I’m a man of my word, and I’m going to keep my word there,” Humphries said Thursday, March 14, 2019, after signing with Tennessee. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Receiver stuck with Titans' deal even after Patriots' push

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Titans sign safety Vaccaro to new deal, will release Cyprien

Mar. 11, 2019 05:34 PM EDT