On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that they have signed running back Kendall Hunter to a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season. Hunter suffered a season-ending ACL tear in late July.
Hunter was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the 49ers.
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year award
By David Bonilla
Feb 5
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named the AP Comeback Player of the Year for the 2025 NFL season. The announcement came at NFL Honors, held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa...
Where 49ers' Kyle Shanahan finished in NFL Coach of the Year voting
By David Bonilla
Feb 5
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan fell short in the voting for the AP NFL Coach of the Year award for the 2025 season. The honor instead went to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The announcement was made during NFL Honors at the Palace of Fine Arts in San...
49ers' Christian McCaffrey among FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year
By David Bonilla
Feb 5
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been named one of the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year following a standout 2025 season, joining New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
This year, FedEx...
49ers owner: Shanahan a 'no-brainer' for Coach of the Year, expectations for 2026
By David Bonilla
Feb 3
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York spoke with Kay Adams on Tuesday, making it clear who he believes deserves NFL Coach of the Year—and the answer is no surprise: head coach Kyle Shanahan.
"I think Kyle deserves to win Coach of the Year," York said. "I think that's a...