49ers agree to terms with Brett Swain

Week 5's Golden Nugget Award winner goes to defensive tack D.J. Jones. The other nominees for this week's award are quarterback Trey Lance for his first NFL start, defensive end Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner for his dominance on defense, and punter Mitch Wishnowsky for his 48.5 punt average in the loss against the Arizona Cardinals, dropping the San Francisco 49ers to 2-3. The former Ole Miss Rebel did not have a dominant performance in the game but his sack on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter had Twitter erupted. OhMyGoodness DJ

Al Sacco and guest co-host Jason Aponte of the "Sprint Right Option Podcast" wonder what is happening with the San Francisco 49ers and the strangeness of the 2021 season. Plus: Trey Lance's start: Was the game plan suspect? The Brandon Aiyuk situation What teams would take Kyle Shanahan over their coach? Expectations after the bye You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our

The San Francisco 49ers protected three practice squad players this week. The team is currently in its bye week and will face the Indianapolis Colts at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, October 24. The three players protected are tight end Tanner Hudson, offensive lineman Colton McKivitz, and quarterback Nate Sudfeld, per The Athletic. 49ers this week protected practice squadders:* TE Tanner Hudson* OL Colton McKivitz* QB Nate SudfeldYou may have read somewhere that QBs Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) and Trey Lance (knee) are dealing with injuries.— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows)

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice celebrates his 59th birthday today. Rice was drafted in 1985 with the 16th overall pick, and throughout his Hall of Fame career, he set records that may never be broken. For example, the all-time touchdown and receiving record. 🎂🎁🎉Happy birthday to the legendary #49ers and NFL icon, Mr. @JerryRice! pic.twitter.com/g1F3cROgKr—