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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Garoppolo must deal with Seattle crowd noise for 1st time

By Grant Cohn Dec. 24, 2019 07:06 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Garoppolo looks to build off best game of season for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2019 06:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle catches a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. No tight end has ever been as prolific with the ball in his hands as Kittle was for the 49ers last season when he used his speed and ability to run after the catch to record the most yards receiving ever in a season for a tight end. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Prolific TE Kittle takes as much in blocking as receiving

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2019 02:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is shown on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. McKinnon had another setback in his return from a knee injury. General manager John Lynch told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday , Aug. 28, 2019, that McKinnon's return to practice the previous day was "not encouraging." Lynch says McKinnon's recovery regressed for the third time this summer as he has tries to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers place RB Jerick McKinnon on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones (7) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jones leads Chargers past 49ers 27-24 in preseason finale

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2019 01:11 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles away from San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Damontre Moore (92) and defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Garoppolo, Mahomes both sharp as 49ers top Chiefs 27-17

By Dave Skretta Aug. 24, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (17) scores against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Donovan Olumba during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers rookie receivers show flashes in exhibition opener

By Josh Dubow Aug. 12, 2019 06:49 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to TD in 38-17 win over Bengals

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers beat Cowboys 17-9 in exhibition opener

By Josh Dubow Aug. 11, 2019 12:21 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott smiles while warming up before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers 8/10/2019

Aug. 10, 2019 08:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Blake Bortles throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Irvine, Calif. Bortles gets his first opportunity to show if an offseason with coach Sean McVay has led to improvement. Bortles signed with Los Angeles following his first five seasons in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
49ers coach Shanahan would be fine with no preseason games

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, right, throws a pass at the team's NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Beathard, Mullens to split time when 49ers host Cowboys

By Grant Cohn Aug. 08, 2019 08:17 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jason Verrett jogs at the team's NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jason Verrett not ready to compete for starting job in camp

By Grant Cohn Jul. 30, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

49ers Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:47 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (4-12) OPEN CAMP: July 27, Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Season went awry early with QB Jimmy Garoppolo and RB Jerick...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and quarterback C.J. Beathard, right, watch during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo's backups take center stage during 49ers' minicamp

By Grant Cohn Jun. 12, 2019 07:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, left, and outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. An already strong Bears defense got only better with the acquisition of elite pass rusher Mack before the season. With Mack and Akiem Hicks wreaking havoc up front and Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller providing big plays from the secondary, the Bears allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season and appear to have the defense best equipped for a long postseason run starting with Sunday's home game against defending champion Philadelphia. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, center, watches practice between Brian Hoyer, left, and Matt Barkley during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Scangarello was hired Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, by the Denver Broncos as offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Broncos hire 49ers QBs coach Scangarello as OC

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 16, 2019 10:03 PM EST