The San Francisco 49ers' rookie punter, Mitch Wishnowsky, has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the team's Week 9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Wishnowsky had three punts land inside the 20-yard line while recording five punts for 231 yards (46.2 average) against the Cardinals.
Wishnowsky, a fourth-round pick in April, has punted for 1,097 yards on 25 punts for a 42.3 net average, which ranks No. 14 in the NFL. Thirteen of his 25 punts have been downed inside of the 20-yard line.
49ers signing 'special teams ace' Luke Gifford to a one-year deal
By David Bonilla
Mar 11
NFL insider Tom Pelissero reports that the San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a one-year deal with veteran linebacker and "special teams ace" Luke Gifford.
The #49ers agreed to terms with veteran special teams ace Luke Gifford on a one-year contract, sources tell The Insiders....
PFF power rankings: 49ers will navigate NFC West at a disadvantage
By David Bonilla
Mar 17
The San Francisco 49ers have struggled to make a splash this offseason, watching from the sidelines as other teams strengthened their rosters in free agency. The Bay Area team is undergoing a significant roster overhaul, shedding future financial commitments ahead of...
Just when it seemed Cooper Kupp might be leaving the NFC West, he's moving from one San Francisco 49ers rival to another instead. The wide receiver announced he is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, setting up two matchups a season against his former team, the Los Angeles...
Vikings expected to sign 49ers DT Javon Hargrave after release
By David Bonilla
Mar 11
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave soon, making him a free agent. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to sign Hargrave once he becomes available.
The #Vikings aren't done: They're also closing in...
