49ers propose new pass interference rule

Some wondered if San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Dee Ford would ever play an NFL snap again. Ford never questioned that. He started dealing with a back injury after Week 1 last season and never returned to the field in 2020. Most felt that any contributions from Ford this season would be a bonus for the 49ers. Ford has played in all four games this season and racked up three sacks in the process. Two of those came this past weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Once again, Ford is making an impact on the Niners defense. That's pretty good for a player who many felt might retire. Retirement, though, was never on Ford's mind. "For me, personally, [the injury] was tough," Ford said this morning on KNBR's Murph & Mac show. "... I always

Today, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters via a conference call. His team is coming off a 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and fell to 2-2 on the season. Shanahan provided several injury updates from the game. The most discussed injury was to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who could not start the second half, giving way to rookie Trey Lance. Shanahan said Garoppolo suffered a calf contusion and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. However, the coach believes there is still a chance that Garoppolo will be available for this weekend's game against the Arizona Cardinals. RELATED: Shanahan says

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters today via a conference call and had some good news when it comes to the injury to offensive tackle Trent Williams. He did suffer a shoulder injury but is only considered day-to-day, and may not miss time. Surprisingly, another player who may be available for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals is quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who suffered a calf contusion during Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He will be re-evaluated over the next couple of days. "It does mean he has a chance [to play on Sunday]," Shanahan said. "It wasn't as bad as what we thought it might have been. Seeing him today, he's in a lot of pain, still sore. Hopefully, by the time he comes in Wednesday, if it's

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters today, one day after the team's Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Here is everything he had to say. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. Opening Comments: "Alright guys, injuries from the game, [K] Robbie Gould had a strained groin. He'll miss some time. [QB] Jimmy Garoppolo has a calf contusion. We'll have to re-evaluate him in the next two days. We'll see how he is on Wednesday. [T] Trent Williams, shoulder, day-to-day with that. [TE] George Kittle, calf soreness. He's also day-to-day, very similar to where he was at last week. We'll manage that throughout the week. [DT Javon] Kinlaw, knee, same thing, continue to manage.