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AP source: 49ers agree to 2-year deal with Emmanuel Moseley

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2021 06:11 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have locked up one of their key cornerbacks before the start of free agency by agreeing to a two-year...

49ers try to lock up Williams, add CBs in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:10 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LT Trent Williams, CB Richard Sherman, CB Jason Verrett, CB K’Waun Williams, FB Kyle...

This Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, taken with a fisheye lens, shows an empty Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks. County officials issued the directives in response to rising cases of the coronavirus in the area. The rules take effect Monday and will last for three weeks. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers prepared for 'bumps in the road' on 3-week trip

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2020 03:11 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Injuries derail 49ers' attempt to build on Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2020 04:22 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, fans at Levi's Stadium watch as the Green Bay Packers kickoff to the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers will play their season opener without fans in attendance because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team said Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, after consulting with local officials that the Sept. 13 game against Arizona at Levi’s Stadium will be played without spectators. The team said it would work with state and county officials to determine whether it will be safe to allow fans to attend games later this season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers move practice to quiet stadium to prepare for opener

By Josh Dubow Aug. 28, 2020 07:13 PM EDT

Newly acquired San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), right, trains during NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

By Josh Dubow Aug. 20, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL training camps opening with eye on baseball, babysitting

By Barry Wilner Jul. 28, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

49ers WR Deebo Samuel placed on non-football injury list

By Josh Dubow Jul. 28, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on the non-football injury list after foot surgery and said he might...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Armstead and Buckner have been teammates on the defensive line for seven of the past eight seasons whether in college at Oregon or in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers DL Arik Armstead plans for life without Buckner

By Josh Dubow May. 14, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

AP source: 49ers agree to deal with DE Kerry Hyder

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Kerry Hyder. A person familiar with the deal says the sides...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Alexander has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers remain in control for top seed despite loss to Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2019 05:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Drops by 49ers receivers contribute to bad day for Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2019 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Plenty of blame to go around following 49ers' 1st loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Seahawks won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 12:13 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas, left, celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Undefeated 49ers looking formidable after 1st division win

By Grant Cohn Oct. 14, 2019 09:20 PM EDT

Nick Bosa, Dee Ford set to make 49ers debut

By Grant Cohn Sep. 05, 2019 07:37 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are about to see their big defensive additions in action. Nick Bosa and Dee Ford are preparing to...