Kevin Givens
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

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

49ers put Tartt, Kinlaw on IR; add Givens, Willis to roster

Oct. 30, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed safety Jaquiski Tartt and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw on injured reserve and added defensive...

49ers RB Trey Sermon clears concussion protocol

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2021 08:49 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie running back Trey Sermon cleared concussion protocol and will be able to play for the banged-up San Francisco 49ers this week...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell runs for a 38-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Shanahan doesn't rule out Gore reunion with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 22, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa lead 49ers past Eagles 17-11

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 19, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Demone Harris (96) pressures during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2021 05:50 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 Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Garoppolo back as starter for 49ers after offseason intrigue

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers QB Lance out of splint but still not throwing

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 06:10 PM EST
It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey. When the Niners have run the ball, McGlinchey has...

San Francisco 49ers' Mitch Wishnowsky (6) and Robbie Gould (9) celebrate a field goal kicked by Wishnowsky in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Cardinals fairly healthy for pivotal game vs. 49ers

Dec. 26, 2020 03:29 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will have most of their roster available for Saturday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, including running...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 12:08 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers regroup after loss in first game at temporary home

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Punter J.K. Scott active for Packers in NFC title game

Jan. 19, 2020 05:21 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Punter J.K. Scott is active for the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers despite...

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...