Reserve/future contracts are used to claim the rights to players. They take effect at the start of the new league year on March 16, and that's when the players begin counting against the salary cap.
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Kyle Shanahan sends a clear message about 49ers future amid trade chatter
By David Bonilla
Dec 8
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters following Sunday's dominant 38-13 victory over the Chicago Bears. Recent speculation surrounding Shanahan's future with the team was among the topics discussed.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk had stirred the...
49ers announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's matchup with Bears, place two more players on IR
By Marc Adams
Dec 7
On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears:
Placed RB Jordan Mason on IR (injured reserve)
Activated S Talanoa Hufanga from IR
Placed S George Odum on IR
Promoted OL Sebastian Gutierrez from the...
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. These seven players will not suit up for the game.
Inactives:
RB Israel Abanikanda
G Aaron Banks (concussion)
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique)
QB Joshua...
How PFF graded Brock Purdy, Dre Greenlaw, other 49ers players vs. Rams, plus snap counts
By David Bonilla
Dec 13
The San Francisco 49ers dropped their record to 6-8 after a 12-6 loss against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15. Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game. Which Niners stood out, and who has more work to do?
Below are Pro Football Focus' five...