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Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports is reporting that the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams interested in Kansas City Chiefs DT Dontari Poe. The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons are just two of the other teams also showing interest, according to La Canfora.
Several teams pushing for DT Dontari Poe - Colts, Falcons, 49ers among them. Quite possible he opts for 1 year deal; hit market again in '18
The Chiefs declined to use the franchise tag on Poe, despite signing safety Eric Berry to a long-term deal. Franchising Poe would have committed Kansas City to pay him $13.4 million in 2017.
The big nose tackle is seen as a better run defender than a pass rusher, thus the mediocre numbers in the sack column. The 49ers defense ranked last in the league against the run last season. In addition to ranking last in points and yards allowed, the defense surrendered a league-high 176.3 rushing yards per game. No team in 49ers franchise history had given up more rushing yards than the 2016 squad.
Poe, who is just 26-years old, has missed just two games over his career due to injury. He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection -- in 2013 and 2014 -- and combined for 10.5 sacks over those two seasons. Poe has 200 tackles, 13 sacks, 12 passes defended, and two forced fumbles over his career. Among interior defenders, Poe played the seventh-most defensive snaps (876) according to Pro Football Focus. Playing a large number of snaps is a trend that has been constant throughout his career.
Poe was a first-round selection out of Memphis by the Chiefs in the 2012 NFL Draft. You may remember Poe throwing a touchdown pass on offense last season in the closing minutes of a game against the Denver Broncos. He has two other touchdowns on offense, both of which were scored on running plays in goal-line situations.
Several former 49ers named among 173 nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024
By Site Staff
Sep 19
The Pro Football Hall of Fame named the 173 nominees for its Class of 2024. Several former San Francisco 49ers players are on the list, as Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area pointed out.
Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees include ex-49ers Jeff Garcia, Ricky Watters, Charlie Garner, Brian Westbrook, Anquan Boldin, Justin Smith, Dana Stubblefield, Ted Washington, NaVorro Bowman, Takeo Spikes, Patrick Willis, Lee Woodall, Julian Peterson, Merton Hanks, Tim McDonald.— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 19,
Brandon Aiyuk, Ambry Thomas among 7 inactives for 49ers vs. Giants
By David Bonilla
Sep 21
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 3 matchup at home against the New York Giants. These players will not suit up for the game.
Inactives:
WR Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder)
QB Brandon Allen
RB Tyrion Davis-Price
DL Kalia Davis
LB Jalen Graham
CB Ambry Thomas (knee)
OL Nick Zakelj
On Wednesday, the 49ers listed two players, Aiyuk and Thomas, as "questionable." Neither is active. Aiyuk suffered a shoulder injury against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, while Thomas has been working through a knee injury.
On Wednesday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reported that
Jason Verrett among several players worked out by 49ers
By David Bonilla
Sep 21
The San Francisco 49ers recently worked out a familiar face. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team took a look at cornerback Jason Verrett, who spent 2019 through 2022 with the Niners. However, multiple injuries limited his ability to contribute to the defense consistently.
Wilson reports that San Francisco also worked out defensive backs Xavier Crawford, Michael Ojemudia, who was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad, and Kendall Sheffield.
#49ers worked out defensive backs Xavier Crawford, Michael
49ers Notebook: Deebo is no longer "awful"; Ronnie Bell makes a splash; J.J. Watt praises Niners; Captain Andrew Luck makes Levi's cameo
By Kirk Larrabee
Sep 22
Thursday night was a fun one at Levi's Stadium, where the San Francisco 49ers cruised to a 30-12 victory over the visiting New York Giants. It was a night that saw wide receiver Deebo Samuel declare himself as officially out of "awful" mode, running back Christian McCaffrey reach milestones, wide receiver Ronnie Bell create some lasting memories, and -- of all things -- Andrew Luck making a return to an NFL field (in full Civil War costume) to take part in a game of trivia.
Let's recap all that and more in this version of 49ers Notebook.
Not awful anymore
Back in June, Deebo Samuel caught some attention with his honest description of his 2022 performance
