Weston Richburg
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Renton, Wash. When Lynch played his last game for the Seahawks in 2016, the idea of him ever wearing a Seahawks uniform again seemed preposterous. Yet, here are the Seahawks getting ready to have Lynch potentially play a major role Sunday against San Francisco with the NFC West title on the line. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Best in West: Seahawks host 49ers for NFC West title

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2019 07:06 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers can clinch top seed in NFC with win at Seattle

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2019 05:47 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers look to rebound from loss, keep control of NFC race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 17, 2019 06:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) pulls in touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
49ers' dramatic win over Saints comes at heavy cost

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2019 07:53 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a fumble by Alvin Kamara in the first half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Garoppolo's 4 TD passes help 49ers top Saints, 48-46

By Brett Martel Dec. 08, 2019 05:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay looks toward the scoreboard late in the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-29. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Reverse: McVay's sliding Rams face Shanahan's surging Niners

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers prove they can win on bad days in Shanahan's 3rd year

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Sloppy 49ers beat Steelers 24-20 on late Garoppolo TD pass

By Josh Dubow Sep. 22, 2019 07:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. After an up-and-down preseason in his recovery from ACL surgery, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo prepares for his first real game in nearly a year. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo excited for return from knee injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 04, 2019 06:53 PM EDT

49ers activate C Weston Richburg from PUP list

Aug. 26, 2019 08:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated projected starting center Weston Richburg from the physically unable to perform list. ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Shanahan downplays Garoppolo's rough return to action

By Josh Dubow Aug. 20, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 10, 2019 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass during a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been cleared for everything when training camp begins for the San Francisco 49ers. Garoppolo passed his final test Friday, July 26, 2019 in his return from season-ending knee surgery when he took his physical when the Niners arrived at training camp. Garoppolo was limited to seven-on-seven drills during the offseason to avoid any possible contact to protect his left knee but will be able to take part in full team drills when practice starts on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Garoppolo cleared for full practice when 49ers start camp

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2019 05:36 PM EDT