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49ers | Jimmy Garoppolo to negotiate with interested teams Tue Jun 28, 10:56 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo will receive permission to negotiate his contract with other teams ahead of a potential trade.
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49ers | Jauan Jennings shows connection with QB Mon Jun 27, 05:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers Jauan Jennings showed a good chemistry with QB Trey Lance during offseason workouts and was a popular red zone target for Lance during practice, according to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
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49ers | Jimmy G hoping for quick resolution Mon Jun 27, 11:31 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is hoping to be traded quickly once he shows he's able to make all the throws, per source. Garoppolo remains on schedule in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to start throwing in early July.
| Footballguys view: There's no guarantee that Garoppolo is traded away. The team has to have been shopping Garoppolo and feeling out interest across the league this offseason. Nothing has happened yet, but Garoppolo is also still banged up. He should be back at training camp, so perhaps something will get done then. However, the 49ers could hold onto Garoppolo as veteran insurance behind projected starter QB Trey Lance. |
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49ers | Deebo hasn't rescinded trade demand Sun Jun 26, 04:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel has not rescinded his trade request, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, but the Niners remain hopeful they can fix their relationship with him. Fowler also notes 'there's not a lot of league-wide chatter about a potential trade right now.'
| Footballguys view: Samuel is being drafted at WR7 (2.05) in 12-team PPR leagues, even with the uncertainty about where he could be playing. The 49ers and GM John Lynch have insisted all offseason that they would not be trading Samuel. He wants to be paid like a top wide receiver, and Samuel wants to run the ball less as a running back going forward. We'll see if the two sides can come to an agreement in the near future. |
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49ers | Jimmy G remains on schedule Sat Jun 25, 12:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is on schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, per source, and is expected to start throwing in early July.
| Footballguys view: Garoppolo should be ready to practice at some point during training camp. Whether or not he's still with the 49ers remains to be seen. QB Trey Lance, the 49ers first-round pick last year, is projected as the starter but some feel he might not yet be ready. If Garoppolo was healthy and still with the 49ers there might be a competition for the starting job. Nobody knows if Garoppolo will be traded, released or kept by the 49ers when he's ready to get out there on the football field. Stay tuned. |
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49ers | Trey Lance putting in extra work Mon Jun 13, 11:10 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance is staying in the Bay Area following mandatory minicamp to get some extra work in, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Lance is the quarterback of the future, and the 49ers would like the future to be now. He's the projected starter for the 2022 season, but QB Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the roster. Lance reportedly was 'fantastic' in practice last year, but his arm wore down as the season went on and he struggled to learn the complexity of the Shanahan offense as a rookie. It's a complicated system that Lance is getting more comfortable with, and Lance can build strength so his arm won't get fatigued. We'll see if the job is his or if Garoppolo can stay with the team as a starter if Lance is not quite ready. When Garoppolo is healthy, things could get interesting with the 49ers. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel contract talks ongoing Wed Jun 8, 12:38 PM
The San Francisco 49ers and WR Deebo Samuel are in ongoing talks about a contract extension and the hope is a deal gets done before the start of the season, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday, June 7. 'I know we go through the business part of the league, but I don't think the relationship was ever too far away to not get it back to normal and we're working on that,' Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Samuel wants to be paid, and he's set to get one of the richest contracts for a wide receiver in the NFL when the 49ers come through. He also wants to be used less as a runner, something the team should oblige to make him happy. With QB Trey Lance taking over as the starter, the 49ers need to make sure Samuel is there to ease the transition. We could see something get done before the start of training camp - and at the latest before the start of the regular season. |
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49ers | Jimmy Garoppolo may throw in July Tue Jun 7, 05:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is on track to be cleared to start throwing at some point in July, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Trey Lance is the starter for the 49ers, and Garoppolo is just kind of biding his time as he recovers from his shoulder injury. Garoppolo was excused from the mandatory minicamp because the team did not want him to stop his rehab. That and they may not have wanted a distraction from having their former starter in the building. We might see Garoppolo traded away at some point in training camp if he's healthy. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa in the building Tue Jun 7, 09:28 AM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa, who could be a candidate for a contract extension, was sighted in the facility Monday, June 6, ahead of mandatory minicamp.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel to attend mandatory camp Tue Jun 7, 09:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is expected to report to mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 7.
| Footballguys view: Things have been tense between Samuel and the 49ers this offseason. He unfollowed them on Instagram, there were rumblings he requested a trade, and reports surfaced that he didn't want to be used as a rusher anymore. On the other side, 49ers GM John Lynch has always insisted that Samuel was not going to be traded. However, the team has yet to give him a new contract. They'll have to make him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the league in order to make him happy. |
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49ers | Jimmy G excused from minicamp Mon Jun 6, 12:28 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been excused from mandatory minicamp, per sources, as the team continues to explore trade options.
| Footballguys view: This should clear up any confusion over whether Trey Lance will start for the 49ers Week 1 at Chicago. Carolina and Seattle are still the most likely destinations, but they are likely waiting for his shoulder surgery recovery to be complete before making a move for him. |
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49ers | San Francisco signs seven picks Thu Jun 2, 07:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers third-round draft choice RB Tyrion Davis-Price, third round draft choice WR Danny Gray, fourth-round draft choice OG Spencer Burford, sixth-round draft choice CB Tariq Castro-Fields, sixth-round draft choice DT Kalia Davis, sixth-round draft choice OT Nick Zakelj and seventh-round draft choice QB Brock Purdy signed four-year contracts with the 49ers Thursday, June 2. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Frank Gore officially calls it a career Thu Jun 2, 04:12 PM
Free-agent RB Frank Gore signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, June 2.
| Footballguys view: We were hoping that Gore could still be playing by the time his son, Frank Gore Jr. enters the league. A nine-time 1,000-yard rusher Gore should wind up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He ranks third all time in rushing yards with 16,000 yards on the ground. Gore tore his ACL not once but twice in college yet was able to play 16 seasons in the NFL. |
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49ers | San Fran wraps up Samuel Womack's rookie pact Thu Jun 2, 02:56 PM
Fifth-round draft choice CB Samuel Womack (Toledo) reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, June 2. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Drake Jackson under contract Thu Jun 2, 02:41 PM
Second-round draft choice DE Drake Z. Jackson (Southern California) signed a four-year contract worth $5.802 million - including $3.143 million guaranteed - with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, June 2.
Link to story 49ers | Alex Mack hangs up his cleats Thu Jun 2, 02:27 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers C Alex Mack announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, June 2.
Link to story 49ers | GM would be 'a fool' to trade Deebo Samuel Thu Jun 2, 01:24 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel, who has not participated in voluntary organized team activities yet, appears more and more likely to remain a member of the team, according to recent comments from general manager John Lynch.'Well, we haven't traded him. And I've used the word 'fool' - I'd be a fool to trade him - so no (we won't be trading him). And so, yes - he'll be a part of the 49ers this year,' Lynch told NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday, May 30.
| Footballguys view: Lynch is backing up what he's said this entire time - Samuel is not getting traded. He wants a new contract, and the 49ers will one day oblige by making him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the league. Once unfollowed by Samuel, he did re-follow the 49ers on Instagram so Samuel would be happy to stay for the right price. We'll see if things get resolved before mandatory minicamp or before training camp later this summer. |
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49ers | Alex Mack restructures Thu Jun 2, 10:26 AM
San Francisco 49ers C Alex Mack restructured his contract Thursday, June 2. His salary dropped from $5 million to $1.12 million this year and from $3.35 million next year to $1.165 million. The move freed up over $4 million, but the move could signal he intends to retire.
Link to story 49ers | Two to compete for starting right guard job Sun May 29, 10:15 AM
San Francisco 49ers OL Jaylon X. Moore has moved inside from right tackle and is expected to vie with OG Daniel Brunskill for the starting job at right guard. If Brunskill loses the competition, the team would use him as a super-sub at all five offensive line positions.
Link to story 49ers | Fred Warner playing it safe Fri May 27, 10:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (lower body) has a 'good chance' to be held out until training camp, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, May 27.
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49ers | George Kittle to miss OTAs Fri May 27, 10:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (lower body) is likely to be sidelined until training camp, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, May 27.
| Footballguys view: Kittle is a seasoned veteran and doesn't need every rep leading up to camp in August. He missed three weeks due to a calf strain last season, so the 49ers are giving him some more time to rest and recover. Without Kittle at OTAs, new guy TE Tyler Kroft will get used to his new surroundings. |
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49ers | Trey Lance had nagging finger injury Thu May 26, 12:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance (finger) said he dealt with a right index finger injury last season. 'I kind of dealt with my finger throughout the season, so for me, it was kind of getting that back, and getting healthy, and feeling back to myself,' Lance said. 'Like, towards the end of the season, I wasn't the best version of myself overall. I think the finger, for me, was the biggest thing just as far as throwing the ball. I kind of had to learn to throw the ball differently without kind of using my pointer finger, I guess because of just where it was at throughout the year. But now, I feel like I'm in a great spot, health-wise, and throwing the ball well, and feeling really good.'
| Footballguys view: The 49ers gave up a ton to move up to no.3 overall and select Lance in the 2021 NFL draft yet he barely played as a rookie. Instead, the team went with veteran Jimmy Garoppolo and made a deep postseason run, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Lance was said to be 'fantastic' in practice but rumblings indicated he struggled with the complex language of the Kyle Shanahan offense. Add in this finger injury, and you can see why the 49ers didn't push him into the lineup. This year, Lance is the projected starter for Week 1. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel staying in SF still possible? Tue May 24, 11:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel remaining with the team isn't out of the realm of possibility, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport speculated. 'I think Deebo Samuel and the 49ers can get a contract settled.. there is some work to be done but I think they get it done,' Rapoport said.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers don't want to get rid of Samuel, and Samuel wants to get a new contract. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects Samuel at mandatory OTAs and that "the relationship can get back to normal." Things are a little uneasy right now, but the scales seem to be tipping to the two sides working something out. |
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49ers | No guarantee Jimmy Garoppolo is moved Tue May 24, 06:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo is still likely to be traded at some point during the season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said there is no guarantee that a trade will be done.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers want to move forward with QB Trey Lance as their starter, but they're not just going to get rid of Garoppolo for nothing. They can hold onto him and have him compete with Lance again for the top spot on the depth chart. Lance has been 'fantastic' in practice, but last year he struggled with the complex language of the Shanahan system. This offseason, all reports have been positive about Lance's improvement. Garoppolo is on the block - and he has been all offseason - but so far no team has given the 49ers what they want. At one time, reports indicated that price was a first-round pick but the team may have softened that stance. |
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49ers | Jason Verrett's camp status uncertain Tue May 24, 06:01 PM
San Francisco CB Jason Verrett (knee) hopefully will be cleared by the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Two expected for camp Tue May 24, 05:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers OT Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps) and DT Javon Kinlaw (knee) are expected to available for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Azeez Al-Shaair recovering from surgery Tue May 24, 05:48 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee, shoulder) underwent knee and shoulder surgeries this offseason, but he hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.
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49ers | Chris Slayton waived Mon May 23, 05:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Chris Slayton was waived Monday, May 23.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel sitting out OTAs Mon May 23, 12:09 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is not in attendance for the start of organized team activities on Monday, May 23, per source.
| Footballguys view: Samuel wants a new deal from the 49ers, the team wants to keep him around but deals get done at deadlines - and OTAs is not it. He did re-follow the 49ers on Instagram after unfollowing them before the draft. Samuel is in the final year of his rookie deal and may not want to play as much running back as he did last year...in addition to all he can do as a receiving weapon. |
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49ers | Elijah Mitchell the leader in backfield Mon May 23, 10:54 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell is viewed as the leader among the running backs. Mitchell said he hopes to add 15 pounds of mass this offseason to handle the physical toll of an NFL season better.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs are always in need of knowing who the top back is in a Shanahan system. Mitchell proved last year as a rookie that he could be a trusted starter, and he's the leader in the backfield as we head into this season. Behind Mitchell, guys like rookie Tyrion Davis-Price and second-year back Trey Sermon will compete to be rotational/complementary pieces. |
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49ers | Tyler Kroft signs with Niners Mon May 23, 10:30 AM
Free-agent TE Tyler Kroft (Jets) agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, May 23. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Kroft has flashed a bit during his time in the league, but struggles to stay healthy have kept him from playing up to his potential. Landing with the 49ers is a good spot for him as he'll work as an experienced reserve behind starter George Kittle. If Kittle gets banged up, the 49ers have someone in Kroft who can produce as a receiving threat. |
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49ers | Trey Lance has taken 'big steps forward' Sun May 22, 06:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance has taken 'big steps forward,' TE George Kittle recently revealed. 'Trey has taken, in my opinion, big steps forward,' Kittle said. 'If you compare him to last year's OTAs, I think it's two different players, and that's just exciting to see.'
| Footballguys view: Last year's OTAs Lance was just a rookie trying to make the jump from the FCS to the NFL. This year, Lance is looking to take over as the team's starter. Rumblings around the team in 2021 suggested Lance was 'fantastic' in practice, but he struggled with the complex language of the Kyle Shanahan offense. Now, Lance should be the starter for the team and he's got QB1 upside because of the system and his natural skill set which includes a lot of rushing ability. |
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49ers | Troy Fumagalli catches on with San Fran Tue May 17, 01:56 PM
Free-agent TE Troy Fumagalli (Patriots) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, May 17, after participating in the team's rookie minicamp last weekend. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. The 49ers also released TE Garrett Walston.
| Footballguys view: Fumagalli has never done much in a few stops during his pro career. However, he is a good "F" tight end who can snare passes with ease. Now with the 49ers, Fumagalli will compete for a spot on the depth chart behind starter George Kittle. |
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49ers | Three veterans trying out Fri May 13, 07:34 PM
Free-agent TE Daniel Brown (Jets), TE Troy Fumagalli (Patriots) and S Doug Middleton (49ers) are participating in the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
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49ers | Connor Wedington let go Fri May 13, 07:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Connor Wedington was waived Friday, May 13, according to a source.
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49ers | Brandon Aiyuk finished strong Wed May 11, 10:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's 685 receiving yards from Week 9 on last season ranked eighth in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk should be a trusted target for QB Trey Lance in 2022. He seemed to be in Kyle Shanahan's doghouse early last season, but when Aiyuk got out of it he tore up the stat sheet. From a fantasy perspective, Aiyuk is a WR3 with upside. His current ADP in 12-team PPR leagues is WR25 (6.02). |
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49ers | Niners waiting to trade Jimmy G Tue May 10, 09:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo could be traded right before training camp when he's cleared from his offseason shoulder surgery, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. 'Garoppolo's shoulder is slated to get the all-clear in late June or early July, at which point the Niners will again seek a trade partner,' Wagoner writes. He also doesn't rule out Garoppolo being released if a trade can't be reached.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are being patient with Garoppolo, and it may pay off for them with an asking price they're looking for. Rumors have swirled they want a first-round pick for the veteran quarterback, but they may have to settle for a Day 2 pick. Garoppolo has a $26.9 million cap hit in 2022 and is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2023. He underwent shoulder surgery earlier this year but he believes he will be ready for training camp. |
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49ers | Things improving with SF and Deebo Samuel? Thu May 5, 09:57 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel re-followed the team on Instagram, and he also liked an Instagram post about 49ers general manager John Lynch saying that the issues between the team and Samuel can be worked out.
| Footballguys view: Lynch has constantly emphasized that things will get done between the team and Samuel. We'll take him at his word and see if the team does come to terms with Samuel on a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. It's not over until the ink is dry, but things seem to be on the right track between the two sides. |
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49ers | Jason Verrett back with San Fran Mon May 2, 03:04 PM
Free-agent CB Jason Verrett (49ers) signed a one-year contract to return to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, May 2. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed
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49ers | Niners adding 9 more UDFAs Sun May 1, 03:43 PM
Undrafted free agents S Leon O'Neal Jr. (Texas A&M), C Dohnovan West (Arizona State), DT Kevin Atkins (Fresno State), CB Qwuantrezz Knight (UCLA), OL Sam Schlueter (Minnesota), OL Jason Poe (Mercer), LB Jeremiah Gemmel (UNC), DB Tayler Hawkins (San Diego State) and RB Jordan Mason (Georgia Tech) are signing undisclosed contracts with the San Francisco 49ers.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco bolsters roster Sat Apr 30, 09:16 PM
Undrafted free-agents WR Tay Martin (Oklahoma State), LB Segun Olubi (San Diego State), WR Taysir Mack (Pittsburgh) and S Leon O'Neal (Texas) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, April 30.
| Footballguys view: Tay Martin waited patiently for his time at Oklahoma State, and he led the team in receiving last season when he finally got that shot. He's a quicker-than-fast athlete who is known to be a competitive player. We'll recommend monitoring him in the deepest of deep dynasty formats. |
49ers | Danny Gray selected by Niners Fri Apr 29, 11:21 PM
Southern Methodist WR Danny Gray was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 105th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Gray has a ton of speed and eats cushion quickly. He can get open deep, and Gray does a good job of tracking passes over his shoulder. Gray is not a threat after the catch, but he creates plenty of space before the catch. |
49ers | San Francisco adds to its backfield Fri Apr 29, 10:59 PM
Louisiana State RB Tyrion Davis-Price was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 92nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Like most LSU backs, Davis-Price had to wait for his opportunity to be a featured back. When he got the chance, Davis-Price showed well in terms of discipline and toughness. Davis-Price is a powerful player who needs to work on his receiving ability. The fact the 49ers, notoriously a run-heavy team who can find RB talent, picked him up we're interested more than other landing spots he could have gone. |
49ers | San Francisco adds Drake Jackson Fri Apr 29, 09:14 PM
Southern California DE Drake Z. Jackson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 61st overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Link to story 49ers | Deebo Samuel could cost two first-round picks? Wed Apr 27, 01:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel could cost two first-round picks for any team looking to acquire him in a trade, an unnamed executive told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. NBC Sports' Peter King revealed that an unnamed general manager told him Samuel might fetch a midround first, plus 'something significant' in addition, like a player or Day 2 pick.
| Footballguys view: 49ers GM John Lynch did not want to talk about the Samuel situation in his pre-draft process. The team seems defiant when it comes to moving him, but that could only be to drive the price up. Rumblings have indicated that Samuel has asked for a trade since contract negotiations have broken down. Stay tuned and see if anything happens during the draft. |
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49ers | Mike McGlinchey on track for camp Mon Apr 25, 08:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers OT Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps) said he should be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story 49ers | Elijah Mitchell recovering from surgery Mon Apr 25, 05:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) said he underwent knee surgery after this past season but indicated that he will be ready for the 2022 season.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell can be a RB2 for Fantasy GMs as the 49ers lead back in 2022. We'll see how his recovery goes the rest of the offseason and into training camp. |
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49ers | Azeez Al-Shaair signs tender Mon Apr 25, 05:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent LB Azeez Al-Shaair signed his one-year tender offer Monday, April 25. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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49ers | Nick Bosa's fifth-year option picked up Mon Apr 25, 04:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa's fifth-year option was picked up by the team, general manager John Lynch announced Monday, April 25.
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49ers | Velus Jones talks with San Fran Thu Apr 21, 02:39 PM
Tennessee WR Velus Jones visited with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, April 20.
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