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NFL Football Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 04:05 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/31/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers fans tailgate before an NFL football game Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson, right, rushes against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (20) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 01:24 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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) catches a touchdown pass during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
49ers return home after successful road trip to start season

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates with his teammates after his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
49ers' travel log: Holiday Inn, ice cream and Bengals

By Joe Kay Sep. 12, 2019 02:12 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates with his teammates after his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
49ers finally have winning record in Year 3 under Shanahan

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2019 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Sherman, 49ers upend Winston, Buccaneers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Country singer Tim McGraw before the first half an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, left, talks with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo before the team's NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 10:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs against the Denver Broncos during an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos bogged down by poor special teams play

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 21, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a football prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos 8/19/2019

Aug. 19, 2019 07:52 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

Jimmy Garoppolo working on ability to read defenses

By Grant Cohn Aug. 01, 2019 08:31 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers want Jimmy Garoppolo to improve his ability to read defenses. Through five training camp practices,...

San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa poses with his jersey during an NFL football news conference, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar )
49ers select WRs Deebo Samuel, Jalen Hurd on Day 2 of draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2019 07:50 PM EDT