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FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers have brought back another key piece for their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal to retain slot cornerback K'Waun Williams. A person familiar with the deal said the sides agreed to the deal on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after Williams considered offers from several other teams. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
AP source: Slot CB K'Waun Williams returns to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Free agency gave 49ers' Williams money, happiness

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

49ers agree to 1-year deals with Tartt, Wilson

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers agreed to bring back safety Jaquiski Tartt on a one-year deal and signed safety Tavon Wilson to a one-year...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 09:57 AM EDT

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...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:22 PM EST

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

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers regroup after loss in first game at temporary home

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Loss leaves 49ers with no margin for error in playoff run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) tries to escape the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in Arizona

By David Brandt Dec. 07, 2020 11:33 PM EST

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

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

Nov. 28, 2020 07:14 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured...

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2020 06:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers getting injured players back, but dealing with COVID

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2020 06:21 PM EST

A fan wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus cheers during Game 2 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Also pictured at right is 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20). (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fitzpatrick's 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) watches a play by the Arizona Cardinals develop during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco first-round defensive tackle has gotten off to a successful start to his career as the replacement for star DeForest Buckner in the middle of the 49ers defensive line. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Solomon Thomas (94) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk out at least 1 week for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 25, 2020 05:43 PM EDT