Azeez Al-Shaair
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 04:16 PM EST

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

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2020 06:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 11/5/2020

Nov. 05, 2020 08:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham, right, is congratulated by wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:06 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Metcalf says the best advice he received as a rookie was to sit and observe. Metcalf shared some of his experiences from last year with 547 rookies on the NFL's rookie webinar held virtually after the draft. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Big question at NFL rookie webinar: locker room assimilation

By Rob Maaddi May. 09, 2020 11:23 AM EDT

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...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kevin Peterson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Niners rookie Deebo Samuel emerging as key target

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2019 07:03 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Drops by 49ers receivers contribute to bad day for Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2019 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Plenty of blame to go around following 49ers' 1st loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Seahawks won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 12:13 AM EST

49ers LB Kwon Alexander to miss rest of season with torn pec

Nov. 01, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander will miss the rest of the season after tearing his pectoral muscle. ...

Delaware defensive back Nasir Adderley talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 3 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Hardships help Al-Shaair bring life's lessons to NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2019 07:23 PM EST