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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) reacts after defensive end Nick Bosa, bottom right, sacked New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, bottom middle, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

By Josh Dubow Nov. 28, 2022 07:20 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) avoids a tackle by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams visit 49ers in latest installment of fierce rivalry

By Josh Dubow Sep. 29, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus walks the sideline as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Lance, Fields take center stage as 49ers open against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 08, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers still have unknowns at QB and O-line after preseason

By Josh Dubow Aug. 26, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
49ers putting talented roster in QB Trey Lance's hands

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) trains on the practice fields at Levi's Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

By Brian Hall Aug. 20, 2022 10:15 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers turn team over to QB Trey Lance in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:12 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers address needs at offensive line, cornerback in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel told ESPN that he has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers as the two sides have been unable to negotiate a long-term deal for one of the league's top playmakers. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
49ers must exhibit patience with no 1st round pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers season falls short of Super Bowl after blown late lead

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2022 06:39 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams fans wait to get into SoFi Stadium before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LTs Williams, Whitworth active for NFC title game; Rapp out

Jan. 30, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after injuring his ankle while throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams, 49ers head into 1st meeting off tough losses

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2021 03:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Injuries to Verrett, Mostert put damper on 49ers win

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

49ers hope better health, QB play leads to 2021 success

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) New faces: QB Trey Lance, C Alex Mack, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Arden Key, DT Maurice Hurst, WR Trent Sherfield, DL...

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Austin Proehl, left, catches the ball as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas defends during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Chargers' James happy to go against another opponent

By Joe Reedy Aug. 19, 2021 08:14 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Omari Cobb (48) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Trey Lance makes intriguing debut at QB for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 15, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Omari Cobb, right, reaches to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, middle, as defensive tackle Khalen Saunders approaches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Lance throws long TD pass before 49ers lose to Chiefs 19-16

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2021 11:49 PM EDT

49ers seek to bounce back from injury-plagued 2020

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:07 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: The Niners' bid to return to the Super Bowl...