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FILE - Southern California linebacker Drake Jackson (99) tries to pass-rush around the block from Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. Jackson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2022 09:27 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford speaks after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 3, 2021. Ford won't be coming back this season for the San Francisco 49ers and quite possibly not at all. The Niners declined to activate Ford from injured reserve before a deadline on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, sending him home to rest the lingering back injury that has limited him to seven games the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford out for season with bad back

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
49ers stars deliver late to avoid another collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2021 07:11 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Surging 49ers take 3-game win streak to slumping Seattle

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 12:55 PM EST

49ers activate LB Dre Greenlaw off IR

Nov. 27, 2021 04:36 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated linebacker Dre Greenlaw off injured reserve to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Bosa is back at rookie level, leading 49ers' defense

By Josh Dubow Nov. 26, 2021 05:21 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Loss to Cardinals latest setback in rough season for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2021 07:47 PM EST

49ers activate Kittle, Gould, Wilson for Cardinals game

Nov. 06, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated tight end George Kittle, kicker Robbie Gould and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to play this...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. After being a no-show offensively early in the season, Aiyuk is coming off his best game of the year this past week at Chicago with four catches for 45 yards, a 21-yard punt return that set up a TD and a key downfield block on a 39-yard run by Elijah Mitchell that helped seal the game. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Aiyuk shows progress for 49ers after 'words' with coach

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel heads down the sideline past Chicago Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) and defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson for a big gain during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Off 1st loss, Cardinals look for season sweep against 49ers

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

49ers get Kittle, Wilson, Gould back at practice

By Josh Dubow Nov. 03, 2021 07:06 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got star tight end George Kittle and two other key players back on the practice field after stints on...

San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) carries the ball as fullback Kyle Juszczyk follows during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. The 49ers won 33-22. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Garoppolo, 49ers get offense clicking to silence critics

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2021 07:23 PM EDT

49ers put Tartt, Kinlaw on IR; add Givens, Willis to roster

Oct. 30, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed safety Jaquiski Tartt and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw on injured reserve and added defensive...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers DT Javon Kinlaw has season-ending knee surgery

By Josh Dubow Oct. 29, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears, 49ers looking to stop skids, get back to winning

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo returns to Chicago 4 years after 1st 49ers start

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, middle, and wide receivers coach Wes Welker, right, watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo remains 49ers' starting QB despite team struggles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (81) jumps into the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Wentz leads Colts to rain-soaked 30-18 win over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2021 11:31 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray evades the tackle attempt from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Obo Okoronkwo during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Undefeated Cardinals try to keep rolling against 49ers

By David Brandt Oct. 07, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray evades the tackle attempt from Los Angeles Rams linebacker Obo Okoronkwo during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Cardinals try to improve to 5-0 against skidding 49ers

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 01:25 PM EDT