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49ers | Christian McCaffrey confident that he'll play Sat Sep 7, 11:05 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) said that he had 'no doubt' that he would play in Week 1's game versus the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs have McCaffrey locked in as an RB1, and that should work out this week so long as he plays (and is not on a snap count). He is officially listed as questionable on the injury report after having been limited in practice throughout the week. Watch for any update on Monday morning as the 49ers play on Monday night against the Jets. |
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49ers | Friday practice report for 49ers Fri Sep 6, 07:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 6. OG Aaron Banks (finger), RB Isaac Guerendo (groin), S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) and WR Jauan Jennings (ankle) were limited during practice. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (hand) and P Mitch Wishnowsky (back, knee) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey remains limited Fri Sep 6, 07:03 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, calf) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 6.
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49ers | CMC 'doing great' Fri Sep 6, 11:57 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) is 'doing great,' according to general manager John Lynch on Friday, Sept. 6.
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49ers | Thursday practice report for 49ers Thu Sep 5, 07:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 5. OG Aaron Banks (finger), RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring), S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) and WR Jauan Jennings (ankle) were limited during practice. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (hand) and P Mitch Wishnowsky (back, knee) fully participated in practice.
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Jauan Jennings player page
Talanoa Hufanga player page
49ers | Christian McCaffrey limited Thursday Thu Sep 5, 05:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) will be limited during practice on Thursday, Sept. 5, due to an Achilles issue that isn't new but is related to the calf injury he suffered during training camp.
Link to storyChristian McCaffrey player page
49ers | Deebo Samuel restructures Wed Sep 4, 02:39 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel agreed to a restructured contract, creating $16.4 million in salary-cap space, according to sources Tuesday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: With the new contract for Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers needed to clear some cap space. This is the final year that Samuel is owed guaranteed money. The 49ers have to get QB Brock Purdy's contract done next, and they need all the cap space they can get. |
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49ers | Trent Williams financials Tue Sep 3, 04:54 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams signed a three-year contract extension worth $82.66 million - including $48 million at signing and a $25.69 million signing bonus - on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall should play in 2024 Tue Sep 3, 04:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (chest) has experienced a recovery from his gunshot wound that is 'nothing short of miraculous' and is expected to play at some point during the 2024 season.
Link to story 49ers | Christian McCaffrey back to work Tue Sep 3, 02:05 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) returned to practice on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey has been sidelined with a calf injury since early in training camp. With their opener against the Jets being a Monday night game, the team won't release an injury report detailing his level of participation until Thursday. Still, his return to the field is a good sign for his Week 1 availability. |
Christian McCaffrey player page
49ers | Tay Martin bumped off the practice squad Tue Sep 3, 01:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Tay Martin was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Link to story 49ers | Trent Williams agrees to extension Tue Sep 3, 09:34 AM
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams agreed to an undisclosed contract extension Tuesday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: This is significant news. Widely considered the NFL's top offensive lineman, Brown is a difference-maker in this offense. Last season, Williams missed two games, played through injury in another, and played only 12 snaps in a meaningless Week 18 game against the Rams. The 49ers were 0-4 in those games and 12-1 in all others. Safe to say, Williams' presence will help ensure continued high-end production for Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, and the rest of the fantasy-relevant pieces here. |
49ers | Tayler Hawkins let go Mon Sep 2, 06:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Tayler Hawkins (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 2, after the two sides reached a injury settlement.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall Placed On Reserve/Non-Football Injury List Mon Sep 2, 05:30 PM
The 49ers placed WR Ricky Pearsall on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List after he was shot in an attempted robbery over the weekend. He'll miss the first four games as he recovers.
| Footballguys view: Make that a minimum of four games. While the bullet didn't hit any major organs and Pearsall didn't need surgery to repair the wound, a four-week turnaround seems optimistic. Nonetheless, this is still a best-case scenario given the circumstances. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall update Sun Sep 1, 02:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (chest) was released from the hospital as he recovers from a bullet wound to his chest, the team announced Sunday, Sept. 1.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy football seems pretty irrelevant at this moment with regards to this situation, so we'll just continue to hope for good news and improvement here and deal with any implications for our hobby in the future. |
49ers | Talanoa Hufanga returns to practice Sun Sep 1, 11:34 AM
San Francisco 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) resumed practicing Thursday, Aug. 29, and has been participating exclusively in individual drills. The team hopes to increase his involvement after Labor Day weekend.
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall in stable condition Sun Sep 1, 10:45 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (chest) sustained a bullet wound to the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco Saturday, Aug. 31. He remains in serious but stable condition, according to a press release from the team. Police said that the suspect is in custody and that charges are pending.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall shot in attempted robbery Sat Aug 31, 07:58 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in an attempted robbery on Saturday, Aug. 31, but is in stable condition.
| Footballguys view: NBC Bay Area is reporting the shooting happened during an attempted robbery. Aaron Peskin, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, confirmed the story and told the NBC outlet that the suspect was in custody and that Pearsall was in stable condition. Subsequent reporting indicates Pearsall was shot through the chest. We'll follow up as further details come to light. |
49ers | Niners tried for Courtland Sutton Fri Aug 30, 10:57 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk would have been dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers had San Francisco's trade offer for Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton been accepted. The 49ers offered the Broncos a third-round pick for Sutton before agreeing to an extension with Aiyuk.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers will probably be thankful that the Broncos wouldn't take a third for Sutton. The Steelers were that close to getting Aiyuk, so it's understandable why there were reports that a trade was close. Pittsburgh doesn't have a clear cut #2 wide receiver after this didn't work out for them. |
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49ers | Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers Agree To Four-Year, $120 Million Extension Thu Aug 29, 08:04 PM
There will be no trade: the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk reached agreement today on a four-year extension that will contractually tie the wide receiver to San Francisco for the next five seasons, per ESPN sources.
| Footballguys view: According to multiple reports, Aiyuk will get $120 million with $76 million in guarantees. It's the latest -- and final -- turn in an offseason rollercoaster, as a deal was in place earlier this month to send Aiyuk to the Steelers in a trade. Instead, the wide receiver and the 49ers were able to come to terms with the regular season just a week away. In 16 starts with the 49ers last season, Aiyuk recorded 75 receptions for a career-high and team-leading 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns. In addition, he was among the league's most efficient receivers last year, ranking top three at the position in yards per catch, yards per route run, yards per target, and explosive reception rate. Aiyuk finished 2023 as Fantasy's WR13. He was WR15 in 2022. Until recently, he was being drafted at his ceiling -- going as WR12 with the 18th pick overall. However, the price has fallen as the situation in San Francisco has played out. Aiyuk is currently available as WR17 in Round 3. Feel free to draft accordingly. |
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49ers | San Francisco adds four to practice squad Thu Aug 29, 06:41 PM
Free-agent WR Tay Martin, TE Mason Pline, WR Trent Taylor and TE Brayden Willis were signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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Brayden Willis player page
49ers | San Francisco adds Terrace Marshall Jr. to practice squad Thu Aug 29, 02:04 PM
Free-agent WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (Panthers) was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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49ers | San Francisco brings back Ke'Shawn Vaughn Thu Aug 29, 01:48 PM
Free-agent RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (49ers) was signed to the practice squad of the seven San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 29.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers know running back talent, so Vaughn is on our radar in deep dynasty formats. Vaughn runs with intent, and he doesn't waste a lot of motion with the ball in his hands. We'll see how he develops in a zone-blocking system that can get the most out of patient runners. |
Ke'Shawn Vaughn player page
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk medically cleared Thu Aug 29, 12:15 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk was given a 'clean bill of health' from team doctors on Wednesday, Aug. 28, per ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner, though he did not participate in practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had noted earlier in camp that Aiyuk was dealing with soreness in his back and neck.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk has been 'holding in' with the 49ers as he waits for a new contract. 49ers GM John Lynch seems distant when talking about this situation. We're certain both sides must be frustrated. A trade with the Steelers is rumored to still be on the table, but the 49ers would have to choose to move on. Oh yeah, Trent Williams is holding out in his contract situation. |
Brandon Aiyuk player page
49ers | Two placed on injured reserve Wed Aug 28, 06:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Jon Feliciano (knee) and CB Ambry Thomas (arm) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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49ers | Three players signed Wed Aug 28, 06:40 PM
Free-agent OG Ben Bartch (49ers), TE Eric Saubert (49ers) and CB Rock Ya-Sin (49ers) signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Aug. 28. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also waived DL Sam Okuayinonu.
Link to storyEric Saubert player page
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49ers | Brandon Aiyuk not practicing Wednesday Wed Aug 28, 06:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is not participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 28.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch both expressed hope that Aiyuk would participate. So, an already contentious situation potentially escalates. When asked about the possibility that Aiyuk would sit out and if discipline would ensue, Shanahan and Lynch both said they'd only address it if it happened. We'll be waiting for that. Meanwhile, none of this bodes well for Aiyuk suiting up with his teammates for the Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. |
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49ers | Trent Williams resolution not close Wed Aug 28, 10:05 AM
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams isn't close to a contract extension with the team Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to story 49ers | Talanoa Hufanga closer to returning Tue Aug 27, 09:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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49ers | San Francisco makes multiple roster moves Tue Aug 27, 08:54 PM
San Francisco 49ers OL Isaac Alarcon, DL Evan Anderson, DL Alex Barrett, DL Shakel Brown, DL Jonathan Garvin, LB Jalen Graham, OL Sebastian Gutierrez, OL Jarrett Kingston, TE Cameron Latu, CB Chase Lucas, S Jaylen Mahoney, WR Tay Martin, OL Drake Nugent, TE Mason Pline, RB Cody Schrader, TE Brayden Willis and CB Samuel Womack were waived Tuesday, Aug. 27. The team also released OL Ben Bartch, WR Robbie Chosen, OL Chris Hubbard, DL T.Y. McGill Jr., OL Brandon Parker, TE Eric Saubert, WR Trent Taylor, TE Logan Thomas, S Tracy Walker, DL Nick Williams and CB Rock Ya-Sin. LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list and DT Kalia Davis (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Davis has been designated to return later in the season.
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49ers | RB Elijah Mitchell Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve Tue Aug 27, 04:45 PM
The 49ers placed RB Elijah Mitchell on the season-ending injured reserve list.
| Footballguys view: It seemed as if Jordan Mason had surpassed Mitchell as the top backup to Christian McCaffrey. This news seals the deal. The team also has rookie Isaac Guerendo on the roster. |
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49ers | Danny Gray hits the open market Tue Aug 27, 02:56 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Danny Gray was waived on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story 49ers | Tanner Mordecai cut Tue Aug 27, 02:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Tanner Mordecai was waived on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall on field Monday Tue Aug 27, 12:58 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 26, while wearing a no-contact jersey.
| Footballguys view: Despite the no-contact jersey, Pearsall's return to practice bodes well for his chances of contributing when the 49ers host the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium on Monday, September 9, to start their regular season. Of course, his role could be minimal if Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers resolve their contract impasse -- and it could be more robust if not. |
49ers | Spencer Burford more involved in practice Mon Aug 26, 09:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Spencer Burford (hand) participated in some team drills during practice Monday, Aug. 26, for the first time since breaking his hand.
Link to story 49ers | San Francisco makes moves Mon Aug 26, 03:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Matt Breida and RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn were released Monday, Aug. 26, and P Pressley Harvin III, OL Lewis Kidd, WR Jontre Kirklin were waived.
Link to storyMatt Breida player page
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall cleared to practice Mon Aug 26, 01:27 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) will return to practice on Monday, Aug. 26, head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: San Francisco's first-round pick, Pearsall has been dealing with a shoulder issue that dates back to his college days. But Shanahan said after Saturday's preseason matchup with Las Vegas that if Pearsall can practice, it's a good sign for his Week 1 availability. Then the question becomes what kind of role he'll play. That might depend on the outcome of Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation. |
49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos is week-to-week Sun Aug 25, 07:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) is considered week-to-week with an unspecified knee injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday, Aug. 25.
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49ers | Leonard Floyd day-to-day Sun Aug 25, 07:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers DE Leonard Floyd (knee) is day-to-day with an unspecified knee injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday, Aug. 25.
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49ers | WR Aiyuk's status 'up in the air' Sat Aug 24, 04:04 PM
Ian Rapoport, from NFL Network, reports the status of San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk remains unsettled and 'up in the air.'
| Footballguys view: The two sides have 're-engaged' in contract negotiations about a week ago. Things aren't there yet, and the Steelers still have a trade offer on the table for Aiyuk. Further complicating things is the injury to first-round WR Ricky Pearsall (shoulder). As always, stay tuned. |
49ers | SF undecided on backup quarterback Sat Aug 24, 10:43 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said after the team's preseason finale versus the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Aug. 23, that the backup quarterback competition between QBs Brandon Allen and Joshua Dobbs was still too close to call.
| Footballguys view: We'll know soon enough as both are decent options for the 49ers behind Brock Purdy. Last year, Dobbs had some good play (and some ball security issues too) with the Vikings and Cardinals. We'll see if Dobbs' experience gets him the nod over Allen in this battle. Almost half the league kept three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, so that could be an option for the 49ers as well. Now, they just need to determine who is no.2 and who is no.3 on the depth chart. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall dealing with shoulder subluxation Sat Aug 24, 10:32 AM
Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) has been dealing with a shoulder subluxation, which is similar to an injury that he sustained in college.
| Footballguys view: Let's keep an eye on this situation. The rookie is a sensational athlete who could eventually be a playmaker for this 49ers offense. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, the team has been giving the injury time to heal but is hopeful that he can resume practicing during the upcoming week. |
49ers | Leonard Floyd has sprained knee Sat Aug 24, 10:22 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers DL Leonard Floyd (knee) sustained a knee sprain in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Aug. 23, and will undergo an MRI exam Saturday, Aug. 24, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos has sprained knee Sat Aug 24, 10:14 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers DL Yetur Grass-Matos (knee) sustained a knee sprain in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Aug. 23, and will undergo an MRI exam Saturday, Aug. 24, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Link to story 49ers | Leonard Floyd injures knee Fri Aug 23, 11:09 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Leonard Floyd (knee) is questionable to return to the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Aug. 23, after exiting with a knee injury.
Link to storyLeonard Floyd player page
49ers | Yetur Gross-Matos exits early Fri Aug 23, 11:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) exited the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Aug. 23, with a knee injury and is questionable to return.
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49ers | Tayler Hawkins moved to injured reserve Fri Aug 23, 08:40 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Tayler Hawkins (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 23, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story 49ers | George Odum could join starting lineup Thu Aug 22, 08:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers S George Odum could open the regular season as the starting strong safety if S Talanoa Hufanga (knee) is not ready to play, in the opinion of NinersWire's Kyle Madson.
Link to story 49ers | Logan Thomas back with SF Thu Aug 22, 05:14 PM
Free-agent TE Logan Thomas (49ers) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 22. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured S Tayler Hawkins (undisclosed).
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49ers | Two WRs miss practice Wed Aug 21, 08:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Trent Taylor (undisclosed) and WR Danny Gray (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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