San Francisco 49ers
Ex-Panthers star Luke Kuechly joining radio broadcast team

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Five-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly is returning to the Carolina Panthers as a member of its radio broadcast team. Kuechly...

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)
Tight ends gather in Nashville to learn from NFL's best

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 23, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - Hugh McElhenny is introduced before the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest ,Friday, May 2, 2014, at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland. NFL Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, an elusive running back from the 1950s has died. He was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said in a news release that McEhlenny died of natural causes on June 17 at his home in Nevada, and that son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed the death. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Hugh McElhenny, Hall of Fame halfback with 49ers, dies at 93

Jun. 23, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

FILE -Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Jaylon Ferguson walks off the field after an NFL Football rookie camp, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Owings Mills, Md. Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at age 26, his agent confirmed Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26

By Noah Trister Jun. 22, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

NFL to host general manager forum, QB coaching summit

Jun. 17, 2022 12:16 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold its second annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and fifth annual...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have grown all too accustomed to postseason heartbreak over the last decade or so, but the unexpected manner in which they fell 13-10 to the San Francisco 49ers in last season’s divisional playoffs has made it particularly tough to get over. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Painful playoff loss provides extra motivation for Packers

By Steve Megargee Jun. 15, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Azeez Al-Shaair, left, Fred Warner, center and Dre Greenlaw, right, throw ceremonial first pitches before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Francisco, Friday, June 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Dodgers at Giants 6/10/2022

Jun. 10, 2022 10:21 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Trey Lance impresses 49ers in first minicamp as starter

By Josh Dubow Jun. 09, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander stretches at the NFL football team's practice field Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Alexander: 'Sky's the limit' for Packers' cornerback trio

By Steve Megargee Jun. 09, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers' Nick Bosa not worried about lack of contract talks

By Josh Dubow Jun. 08, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams' Travin Howard (32) intercepts a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' JaMycal Hasty during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams have waived Travin Howard. The team announced the move Wednesday, June 8, 2022 after the final on-field workout of their offseason program. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, file)
Rams waive LB Travin Howard, who clinched NFC title game

By Greg Beacham Jun. 08, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, left, hands off to running back Darius Bradwell during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers want QB Darnold to avoid 'catastrophic' mistakes

By Steve Reed Jun. 08, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Deebo Samuel reports for 49ers minicamp

By Josh Dubow Jun. 07, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel sits in the audience during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in San Francisco, Sunday, June 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors 6/5/2022

Jun. 05, 2022 10:57 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) of the AFC is congratulated by teammates after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown in the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Honolulu. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/ Marco Garcia, File)
Pro Bowl Jan-2011

Jun. 03, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (50) walks back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL

By Josh Dubow Jun. 03, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tavon Austin catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Buffalo Bills signed veteran receiver Austin on Thursday, June 2, 2022, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced. The move was first reported by NFL.com. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Bills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin

By John Wawrow Jun. 02, 2022 10:12 PM EDT

Frank Gore signs 1-day contract to retire with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2022 07:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore has signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced his retirement from the NFL. Gore spent...

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
George Kittle, many of NFL's top tight ends set to gather

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 02, 2022 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan calls signals during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons are bringing back their red helmets for their throwback uniforms this season. The Falcons announced Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the team will bring back the red helmets with black jerseys for the first time since 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)
Falcons' throwback look to include red helmet, black jersey

Jun. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EDT