San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington posted a video today on Instagram of a crazy one-handed catch while practicing in preparation for the team's upcoming training camp.
Ellington was fighting a hamstring issue toward the end of the 2014 season and missed most of the 49ers' offseason programs due to the injury. A now healthy Ellington looks to compete for the 49ers' number three wide receiver spot behind Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith as well as the competition as a returner on special teams. He was the team's return man last season.
Dodgers broadcasting legend and voice of "The Catch," Vin Scully, dies at 94
By David Bonilla
Aug 2
The sports world lost an icon on Tuesday. Legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully died at the age of 94.
Scully, best known as the long-time voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, also called other sports during his illustrious career. That includes one game remembered by Bay Area fans as the greatest moment in San Francisco 49ers history. Scully and Hank Stram called the 1981 NFC Championship Game for CBS, a matchup between the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.
Scully is the voice heard in replays of "The Catch," the throw from quarterback Joe Montana to wide receiver Dwight Clark, launching a
General manager John Lynch announced that the San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (KIM-dee-chee), a former first-round draft pick, to a one-year deal. He was one of three defensive linemen who worked out for the team on Monday.
It was reported last week that the team was signing Nkemdiche, but Lynch insists the decision didn't come until this week.
"I know it was reported last week, but that person must have been Nostradamus because we had a workout," Lynch said. "We had not decided. There were three guys here working out. He did shine in the workout, so he'll be a part of us moving forward. We're excited about that."
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Nkemdiche (6-3, 296) out of Ole Miss with the No. 29 overall pick in 2016.
CB Darqueze Dennard learned 49ers defensive playbook in one day last season
By Kirk Larrabee
Jul 30
The 49ers weren't sure exactly what they were going to get when they signed cornerback Darqueze Dennard late last season during a period of absence among the team's defensive backs, but he was able to deliver beyond their expectations, perhaps putting him in a position for a significant role on this year's squad.
The 49ers added Dennard to their practice squad on January 4 of 2022 while multiple cornerbacks were dealing with illness and injury. They later elevated him to the active roster for the team's regular season finale, a 27-24 road overtime win over the Rams that helped push the 49ers into the playoffs. Dennard played 21 defensive snaps in that game and raised some eyebrows among the team with his performance -- both during the game and in practices
49ers place DL Maurice Hurst on IR; Sign DL Akeem Spence to one-year deal
By Site Staff
Aug 1
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Akeem Spence to a one-year deal. To make room on the roster, the team has placed defensive lineman Maurice Hurst on the injured reserve list. He sustained a torn biceps injury during practice last week and will undergo surgery.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Spence (6-1, 307) was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Over his nine-year career with the Buccaneers (2013-16), Detroit Lions (2017), Miami Dolphins (2018), Philadelphia Eagles (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2019),
