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San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel, left, and Brandon Aiyuk take part in an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Free of distractions, 49ers' Deebo Samuel looks to bounce back from 'awful' 2022

By Josh Dubow Jun. 06, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) leaves after a win against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Drake Jackson’s promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2023 04:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold takes part in an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program

By Josh Dubow May. 31, 2023 08:41 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks on the field during NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status

By Josh Dubow May. 24, 2023 05:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers optimistic QB Brock Purdy will be healthy to start season opener

By Josh Dubow May. 23, 2023 07:42 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks speaks to reporters before the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New 49ers DC Steve Wilks looks to build on defense's past successes

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2023 07:59 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Niners traded away most of their premium picks in next week's drafts in deals that brought them quarterback Trey Lance and star running back Christian McCaffrey. But thank to a slew of compensatory picks gained by developing minority coaches and executives and by losing key free agents, San Francisco has 11 picks overall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft

By Michael Wagaman Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 PM EDT

Former football player Joe Staley announces a pick for the San Francisco 49ers during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
49ers trade up for Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown

By Michael Wagaman Apr. 28, 2023 10:58 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Niners traded away most of their premium picks in next week's drafts in deals that brought them quarterback Trey Lance and star running back Christian McCaffrey. But thank to a slew of compensatory picks gained by developing minority coaches and executives and by losing key free agents, San Francisco has 11 picks overall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
49ers prepare for busy NFL draft after long wait to start

By Josh Dubow Apr. 20, 2023 04:49 PM EDT

Titans hire Jason Outten as running backs coach

Feb. 21, 2023 04:43 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have hired Justin Outten as their new running backs coach and run game coordinator. The Titans announced...

FILE - New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, speaks with general manager Joe Douglas, left, as players practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. The Los Angeles Rams are hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Person at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Rams OC Mike LaFleur eager to provide support for McVay

By Greg Beacham Feb. 07, 2023 06:33 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate

By Josh Dubow And Howard Fendrich Feb. 07, 2023 11:00 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, and general manager John Lynch watch as players take part in drills during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:38 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
49ers head into offseason with more questions at quarterback

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2023 05:50 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 31, 2023 05:03 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Analysis: NFL wasn't at its best in conference championships

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 31, 2023 05:58 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leaves the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
49ers season derailed by QB injuries in NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coaches

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2023 04:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carlos Watkins during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers' McCaffrey misses another practice, but vows to play

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2023 04:26 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Purdy goes from 'Mr. Irrelevant' to brink of Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 05:25 PM EST