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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 - 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

AP source: 49ers agree to deal with DT Hassan Ridgeway

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year contract with defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway. A person familiar with the...

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' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans 12/23/2021

Dec. 23, 2021 06:33 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:49 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

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)
49ers seek 5th straight win over NFC West rival Rams

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:38 PM EST

49ers lose RT Mike McGlinchey to season-ending quad injury

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2021 06:28 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey will miss the rest of the season with a torn quadriceps. The...

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...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Former Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced the three-year deal with Mack on Thursday, March 18, 2021 one day after agreeing to give left tackle Trent Williams a $138.1 million, six-year deal to remain in San Francisco.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
49ers sign 6-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack to 3-year deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

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...

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) runs back an interception for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 06:44 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Homeless 49ers get key win before extended trip

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 11/5/2020

Nov. 05, 2020 08:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

49ers activate James, place Austin on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 03, 2020 06:54 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long term. The 49ers placed Tavon...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) crouches during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. After years of playing in a dysfunctional organization in Washington, the difference in the vibe of a winning franchise hit Williams as soon as he walked into the building for the San Francisco 49ers' training camp. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
New LT Trent Williams fitting in with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 10, 2020 05:46 PM EDT