Dontae Johnson
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:22 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

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Loss leaves 49ers with no margin for error in playoff run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2020 07:34 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers players stretch prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers 12/7/2020

Dec. 07, 2020 07:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Garoppolo will face his former Patriots teammates for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

Mullens replaces Beathard as 49ers backup QB vs. Rams

Oct. 18, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have switched backup quarterbacks again. Nick Mullens is active as the backup to Jimmy...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, right, greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett after the Eagles defeated the 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 08:09 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 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

49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserve. The move made Saturday...

49ers re-sign cornerbacks Dontae Johnson, Jason Verrett

Apr. 13, 2020 05:17 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerbacks Dontae Johnson and Jason Verrett to one-year contracts Monday. ...

49ers lock up Armstead before free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:09 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Emmanuel Sanders, C Ben Garland, DT Sheldon Day, DE Anthony Zettel, TE Levine...

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...

TE George Kittle inactive for 49ers vs. Seahawks

Nov. 11, 2019 06:54 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star tight end George Kittle will miss the San Francisco 49ers game against the Seattle Seahawks with injuries to his knee and ankle...

49ers place WR Jalen Hurd, CB Jason Verrett on IR

Oct. 03, 2019 05:33 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed rookie receiver Jalen Hurd and cornerback Jason Verrett on injured reserve. The team...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushes during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Gordon will end his holdout and report to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 26. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because he wasn't at liberty to publicly discuss the situation. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Chargers' Gordon expected to play after being activated

Sep. 28, 2019 06:37 PM EDT