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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 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

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2022 05:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary with four key players being activated to play in the crucial...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks after the 49ers defeated the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers list QB Jimmy Garoppolo as questionable for finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2022 05:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers can clinch playoffs with 6th straight win over Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 06, 2022 05:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Playoff berth at stake for 49ers, NFC West on line for Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers QB Garoppolo tests sore thumb that still 'hurts'

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2022 05:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers have quarterback question headed into season finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2022 07:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs over Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers host Falcons in search of 5th win in last 6 games

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Jones (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals, 49ers seek footing in crowded playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:12 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers' not-so-special teams contribute to latest loss

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, right, reaches for an incomplete pass as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) and cornerback Sidney Jones, center, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-23. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
49ers miss opportunity to open cushion in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2021 07:51 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Trenton Cannon, top, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 08:50 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ers

By Tim Booth Dec. 05, 2021 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Vikings visit 49ers in matchup of NFC wild-card contenders

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 01:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers 11/15/2021

Nov. 15, 2021 06:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 04:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, middle, and wide receivers coach Wes Welker, right, watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo remains 49ers' starting QB despite team struggles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2021 07:27 PM EDT