It looks like the San Francisco 49ers are comfortable with rookie Samuel Womack III serving as the team's nickel cornerback. The Niners announced that they have released veteran Darqueze Dennard, who was competing with Womack for the spot.
Dennard wasn't the only player cut as the team makes its way down to the 85-player maximum required by 1 p.m. tomorrow. The following players were also waived. The moves come ahead of the team's scheduled 10:25 a.m. Monday practice.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters following the team's first practice of its two-day mandatory minicamp. He shared several important injury updates as the 49ers near the conclusion of their offseason program.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues...
49ers veterans setting the tone for rookies ahead of 2025 season
By David Bonilla
Jun 4
The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 NFL season with several new faces, including 11 draft picks vying to make an impact. After losing key contributors this offseason, the team is leaning on a strong core of veterans to help guide the next generation.
Fortunately, the...
49ers writer shuts down Aiyuk-McLaurin trade proposal for obvious reason
By David Bonilla
Jun 9
A recent trade proposal involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has drawn some attention—and skepticism.
Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated suggested a potential swap between the 49ers and the Washington Commanders, involving Aiyuk and fellow wideout...
John Lynch pleased with Brandon Aiyuk's recovery, shuts down rumors of 49ers rift
By David Bonilla
Jun 12
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday morning and provided a promising update on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who continues to recover from a serious knee injury.
Aiyuk suffered both ACL and MCL injuries in October and is not...
