Nick Bosa
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (55) gestures next to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco edge rusher Dee Ford had an "extensive cleanup" operation for tendinitis in his left knee that limited his effectiveness in his first season with the 49ers. Ford said Friday, May 29, 2020 that Dr. James Andrews performed the operation a few weeks after San Francisco lost the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford aims for healthy second season

By Josh Dubow May. 29, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Armstead and Buckner have been teammates on the defensive line for seven of the past eight seasons whether in college at Oregon or in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers DL Arik Armstead plans for life without Buckner

By Josh Dubow May. 14, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

FLE - In this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks at a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Bosa is doing his best to make an uncertain offseason as normal as possible. Forced to be training back at home in South Florida with his Pro Bowl brother Joey instead of his San Francisco 49ers teammates, the younger Bosa has found a routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers DE Nick Bosa prepares for bigger second season

By Josh Dubow May. 06, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (3) warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Columbia, S.C. Kinlaw was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
49ers make 2 trades, end up with DT Kinlaw, WR Aiyuk

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2020 10:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young follows a play during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. The Washington Redskins selected Young with the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
'Best player in this draft:' Redskins pick Young 2nd overall

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 23, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Tagovailoa is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Rice set records with 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards receiving and 208 TDs, while helping the Niners win three Super Bowl titles. (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)
A look at the best and worst in 49ers draft history

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

After NFC title, Niners have two first-round draft picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:26 AM EDT
13, 31. SAN FRANCISCO (15-4) LAST SEASON: Niners staged remarkable turnaround in coach Kyle Shanahan’s third year. Team earned top seed in...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers lock up Armstead, plan deal for Buckner

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ohio State star Chase Young follows in Nick Bosa's footsteps

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 27, 2020 04:27 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

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson speaks after winning the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jackson wins MVP as Ravens take 3 awards; Harbaugh top coach

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers rewarded with patience with Ward, Armstead

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2020 11:36 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chiefs, 49ers go through final Super Bowl practices

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2020 05:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws as he warms up during practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers' flexibility will prove vital in Super Bowl vs. Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2020 01:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
'Captain America' John Lynch enjoys success as 49ers GM

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2020 12:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers take selfies as they arrive for Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wrestling, of course, is topic at offbeat NFL media night

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2020 10:53 PM EST