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Greg Papa's attempted comeback as the 49ers' play-by-play broadcaster is on hold as heart issues have him in a San Francisco hospital.
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Here are the 49ers' five keys to winning their home opener against the Miami Dolphins and improving to 2-0.
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Fred Warner led the 49ers' defense to a second-half shutout in the season opener and now turn attention to Sunday's visit by the Miami Dolphins.
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The 49ers opted for sleep over a trans-Pacific flight home and are now alert for Sunday's home opener against the Miami Dolphins.
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Tight end Jake Tonges went on injured reserve, special-teams ace KhaDarel Hodge was promoted from the practice squad, and Hodges' spot went to tight end Jack...
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San Francisco 49ers: From Mike Evans' bully ball to Raheem Morris' dime looks, the 49ers put on a complete football clinic against the Rams Down Under.
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The tape and the numbers have always backed Brock Purdy. Now San Francisco's signal-caller is primed to shed the "Mr. Irrelevant" tag for good.
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Defensive tackle Alfred Collins sustained a season-ending knee injury in Tuesday's practice, leaving the 49ers' defensive line further decimated and in a lurch for...
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Nick Bosa and George Kittle are on track to play in the 49ers' season opener, judging from comments Tuesday by their coordinators before practice.
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49ers flew to Australia without Okuayinonu this week for season opener
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Sam Okuayinonu has advice for his 49ers teamamtes as they prepare to fly to Australia for next week's season opener in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Here are some first impressions of the 49ers' initial 53-man roster that got revealed Sunday.
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San Francisco 49ers - Las Vegas Raiders: Niners' backfield had a strong showing, but the team's defensive tackles underwhelmed.
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Defensive lineman Keion White had a sack and a third-down run stop in limited action during the 49ers' preseason finale at the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The 49ers enter their preseason finale at Las Vegas with lingering concerns at defensive end, left guard and the secondary.
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and linebacker Fred Warner expressed support for embattled 49ers owner Jed York after his recent arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting.
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Jacob Cowing's electric punt return for a touchdown highlighted the 49ers' 41-17 preseason rout of the Chargers.
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49ers Studs and Duds: Stribling shines again, Black shows serious power in blowout win over ChargersFrom the Web › The Mercury News
San Francisco 49ers - Los Angeles Chargers: The Niners' 41-17 win was highlighted by another strong De'Zhaun Stribling performance.
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Unconcerned by Christian McCaffrey's continued absence, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan liked what he saw from rookie running back Kaelon Black's return at Tuesday's joint...
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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is excited to meet Brock Purdy and George Kittle at today's joint practices against the 49ers.
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Tight end George Kittle expects to be cleared for the 49ers' early-season games, perhaps even the opener in Australia.
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While tight end George Kittle is "very much ahead of schedule," he celebrated fellow tight ends' multiple catches in Saturday's practice at 49ers training camp.
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San Francisco 49ers: Tight end Brayden Willis was the Niners' emergency quarterback against the Titans.
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San Francisco 49ers: The Niners had some young standout performers in their first preseason game of the 2026 campaign.
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Rookie receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and quarterback Kurtis Rourke impressively debuted in the 49ers' preseason opener Thursday night against the Tennessee...
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San Francisco 49ers: Without a 'second timeline' the Niners are once again relying on high-usage players in 2026.
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Kurtis Rourke, after spending his rookie year recovering from ACL repair, is on the verge of his 49ers' debut as the preseason starts Thursday.
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Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan was forced to cut the fluff. It might be the best thing for him, the 49ersFrom the Web › The Mercury News
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan is back to 100 percent in the things that really matter. He might leave the rest behind.
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Coaches and players are encouraged by coach Kyle Shanahan's seemingly recovery from a July 14 concussion sustained in a two-car collision.
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Left tackle Trent Williams remains the 49ers' best enforcer, even at age 38.
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Safety Ji'Ayir Brown enters his contract year brimming with play-making confidence in Raheem Morris' revised scheme.
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The Niners are relying on too many declining players — Deebo Samuel being the latest — to be elite.
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The 49ers announced that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending knee surgery. Also, Paraag Marathe is leaving the front office after 25 years.
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Mike Evans' ability to turn a jump ball into a touchdown catch was on display at 49ers' training camp Friday.
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Pearsall is projected to start for the 49ers alongside newcomer Mike Evans, but second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling is impressing early.
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San Francisco 49ers: New defensive coordinator Raheem Morris' high-stakes environment is exactly what Renardo Green needed.
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Coach Kyle Shanahan made a 45-minute cameo to watch the 49ers' first practice of camp while he recovers from a July 14 car collision in Palo Alto.
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San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan has built a program in Santa Clara. After his car accident, that program will be put to the test.
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Left tackle Trent Williams' contract talks have reached the point where the 49ers are apparently willing to trade him.
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Offensive concerns dominate this 49ers mailbag ahead of NFL free agency.
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Kicker Eddy Piñeiro is returning to the 49ers on a four-year deal that includes $10 million in guarantees, a source confirmed.
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San Francisco 49ers: The Niners effectively sat out free agency in 2025. That's not an option in 2026.
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While the 49ers' top defensive ends recover from leg injuries, free agency could yield contingency plans or at least needed depth.
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The 49ers re-signed long snapper Jon Weeks but 20 others are currently slated to hit free agency next week.
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Deebo Samuel isn't the only former 49ers starter who'll become available for a reunion next week via free agency.
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Jauan Jennings is among a handful of high-profile pass catchers who could switch teams this spring
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This under-the-radar prospect is exactly who the Niners need in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Niners and their left tackle are in another contract standoff. This should end the same way the others have.
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Left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are reportedly haggling over a contract and he could be a free agent within two weeks.
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Mac Jones could return as the 49ers' backup quarterback next season but he also could be courted on the trade market at this week's scouting combine.
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The Niners are estimated to travel more than any team in NFL history for the 2026 season.
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The 49ers will host a game in Mexico City this season, which opens for them in Australia and features other games from coast to coast in the United States.
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Will the 49ers refrain from using the franchise tag ahead of free agency for the ninth year in a decade under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan?
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Brian Fleury has been with the 49ers since 2019 and had the added role of run-game coordinator for the 2025 season
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San Francisco 49ers: To beat the Rams and Seahawks, the Niners need to ditch idealism and embrace pragmatism.
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Klint Kubiak, a 2023 49ers assistant under Kyle Shanahan, got introduced Tuesday as the Las Vegas Raiders' coach.
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The Seattle Seahawks reveled in Sunday night's Super Bowl win by smoking cigars, chugging light beer and posing for pictures with the Lombardi Trophy in what normally is...
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A week of worthy celebration was marred by the 49ers' top rivals winning a Super Bowl to forget.
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As the Super Bowl takes place at Levi's Stadium without them in it, the 49ers' road to next season's Lombardi Trophy goes through a fierce NFC West.
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Roger Craig, a key asset to the 49ers' 1980s dynasty, is part of this year's five-man Pro Football Hall of Fame class,
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