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FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jimmy Ward (1) and teammates stretch during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that Ward got hurt in practice on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2022, and will likely be out at least a few weeks.(Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File)
49ers S Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury

By Josh Dubow Aug. 15, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Danny Gray (86) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Rico Gafford during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers rookies make strong early impression in preseason

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

49ers sign DL Hyder, CB Johnson to 1-year deals

Mar. 24, 2022 05:39 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back two familiar faces on defense, signing one-year deals with defensive lineman Kerry Hyder Jr. and...

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates with defensive back Dontae Johnson (27) after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ambry Thomas' rough rookie season has happy ending for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2022 02:15 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 05:09 PM EST

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2022 05:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary with four key players being activated to play in the crucial...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks after the 49ers defeated the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers list QB Jimmy Garoppolo as questionable for finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2022 05:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers can clinch playoffs with 6th straight win over Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 06, 2022 05:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Playoff berth at stake for 49ers, NFC West on line for Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 05:54 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers QB Garoppolo tests sore thumb that still 'hurts'

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2022 05:25 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 07:02 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers have quarterback question headed into season finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2022 07:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 03:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals free safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
49ers rookie Trey Lance injures knee in 1st career start

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley, right, is congratulated by George Kittle after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert runs against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the season opener Sunday, (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending surgery

By Josh Dubow Sep. 14, 2021 03:48 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