Joe Staley
FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) walks off the field after the 49ers were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, file photo. All the bitterness and anger that characterized Trent Williams’ final year in Washington when he sat out the 2019 season, feuded with management and ultimately forced a trade to San Francisco are in the past. Williams is headed into his first game against his former team on Sunday when the 49ers take on Washington, saying he holds no ill will to his former franchise. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers' Williams harbors no grudges to former Washington team

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2020 01:41 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Alex Smith faces old 49ers team with no familiar faces

By Josh Dubow Dec. 10, 2020 06:04 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

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Isaiah Simmons (48) and Evan Weaver (50) run drills during NFL football training camp in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals, who play the San Francisco 49ers this week, have added a dynamic No. 1 receiver in DeAndre Hopkins and a versatile defensive playmaker in rookie Simmons. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
49ers try to move past Super Bowl loss in opener vs. Cards

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

49ers look to take next step after Super Bowl loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) New faces: T Trent Williams, DT Javon Kinlaw, WR Brandon Aiyuk, TE Jordan Reed, DE Kerry Hyder, OL Tom Compton. ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) gestures during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
49ers have tough task to repeat in improved NFC West

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2020 12:01 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

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles stretches before he takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarter in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bolles has a new perspective in pivotal season with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 20, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

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

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)
Bosa brothers reunion on hold after Joey's new deal in LA

By Josh Dubow Aug. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws the ball downfield against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Carson. Philip Rivers started 224 consecutive regular games for the Chargers before leaving to sign with Indianapolis as a free agent. The Chargers now will turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor or first-round rookie Justin Herbert to take over for the reliable Rivers. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
NFL teams seek to replace stars like Brady, Hopkins, Yanda

By Josh Dubow Jul. 22, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

49ers reload following bitter Super Bowl defeat

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Niners broke through in coach Kyle Shanahan’s...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in East Rutherford, N.J. Eli Manning has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with the media. Manning, who retired after the 2019 season, has been lauded for years for his dealings with local and national media. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, FIle)
Eli Manning wins football writers' Good Guy Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 23, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

FLE - In this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks at a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Bosa is doing his best to make an uncertain offseason as normal as possible. Forced to be training back at home in South Florida with his Pro Bowl brother Joey instead of his San Francisco 49ers teammates, the younger Bosa has found a routine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers DE Nick Bosa prepares for bigger second season

By Josh Dubow May. 06, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. After sitting out last season in a dispute in Washington, seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is excited to start over in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Trent Williams feels rejuvenated by trade to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2011, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) runs onto the field as the teams are introduced before their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in San Francisco. Staley was the one constant in San Francisco during a more than decade-long roller coaster that saw the 49ers go from the basement to the Super Bowl twice in a career that ended with his retirement last week. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Joe Staley 'overwhelmed' by tributes post retirement

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2020 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle from the Redskins. Two people familiar with the deal said Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2011, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) runs onto the field as the teams are introduced before their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in San Francisco. Staley was the one constant in San Francisco during a more than decade-long roller coaster that saw the 49ers go from the basement to the Super Bowl twice in a career that ended with his retirement last week. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Browns-49ers 10/30/2011

Apr. 28, 2020 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekend

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle from the Redskins. Two people familiar with the deal said Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Patience pays off for 49ers in draft with deal for Williams

By Josh Dubow Apr. 25, 2020 09:14 PM EDT