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Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts during pregame warmups prior to an NFL football ...
Amiliano Fragoso

49ers players, coaches call Deebo Samuel an inspiration to team’s identity

The San Francisco 49ers have been known to be a physical football team the last few seasons, with Deebo Samuel being the biggest bulldozer of them all. The 49ers’ playmaker entered the practice week with doubt he could play Sunday in the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions. Samuel intially missed Wednesday’s practice with […]
3 months ago
Sam Darnold #14 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after a touchdown run in the s...
ANDREW MASON Senior Broncos Writer

Could Sam Darnold have a Baker Mayfield-like revival?

Could Sam Darnold — who was the No. 3 overall pick in 2018, two slots behind Baker Mayfield — take a similar path as his fellow 2018 draftee?
3 months ago
Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers plays against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September...
Amiliano Fragoso

How to watch 49ers vs. Lions NFC Championship: TV Channel, start time

The 49ers play host to the Lions for the NFC Championship, with the winner taking a trip to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
3 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after getting a first down during the fourth qua...
Amiliano Fragoso

Deebo Samuel cleared to play in NFC Championship Sunday

Deebo Samuel is cleared to play Sunday against the Lions, a huge boost for the 49ers and their Super Bowl hopes.
3 months ago
Frank Ragnow #77 of the Detroit Lions is helped off the field after being injured in the first quar...
Field Level Media

Despite multiple injuries, Lions C Frank Ragnow set to play Sunday

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow apparently isn't going to let injuries to his knee, ankle, toe and back keep him out of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers.
3 months ago
Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams a...
Amiliano Fragoso

Trent Williams: Urgency to win a Super Bowl ‘on level 10’ for 49ers

Trent Williams and the 49ers have been blunt about the urgency to get back to the Super Bowl, feeling this is their best chance to do so.
3 months ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 17: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers takes to the field pri...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Greg Papa expects Deebo Samuel to play in 49ers vs. Lions

San Francisco 49ers broadcaster Greg Papa expects Deebo Samuel to return for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions.
3 months ago
The Super Bowl LVII game-winning field goal football is on display during VICTORIAM, a special two-...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco 49ers already favorites for 2025 Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers have a chance to stamp their ticket to Super Bowl XLVII with a win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Without even playing a down, the Red & Gold are already Super Bowl favorite in 2025.
3 months ago
Exterior view of the stadium prior to the Philadelphia Eagles v San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's ...
Field Level Media

Levi’s extends 49ers’ stadium naming-rights deal

Levi Strauss and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to extend the company's naming-rights deal at Levi's Stadium through 2043.
3 months ago
Ji'Ayir Brown #27 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in action during a game between the San Franc...
Amiliano Fragoso

Steve Wilks non-committal on putting S Ji’Ayir Brown back in starting lineup

Ji'Ayir Brown did not play against the Packers last weekend, with 49ers DC Steve Wilks still figuring out what the lineup will be Sunday.
3 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September ...
Amiliano Fragoso

Deebo Samuel returns to 49ers practice Thursday

Deebo Samuel will practice in a limited capacity Thursday, his first practice since injuring his shoulder against the Packers last weekend.
3 months ago
Brock Purdy #13 and Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate a play against the...
Amiliano Fragoso

49ers Purdy, McCaffrey, Shanahan named finalists for NFL Honors

The San Francisco 49ers have Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Shanahan as finalists for NFL Honors next month.
3 months ago
Jarrett Stidham #4 of the Denver Broncos is chased by Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders duri...
Joseph Jarosz

Maxx Crosby named finalist for NFL Defensive Player of the Year award

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has been announced as one of the nominees for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
3 months ago
A wide view as the San Francisco 49ers are on the clock during the third day of the NFL Draft on Ap...
Amiliano Fragoso

49ers projected to have 11 picks in 2024 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to have 11 draft picks in this year's draft, tying their total from 2023.
3 months ago
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines smiles during the Michigan Wolverines football N...
Joseph Jarosz

Former San Francisco 49ers coach returns to the NFL

According to multiple reports, Jim Harbaugh is set to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
3 months ago
Tom Telesco (L) and Antonio Pierce attend a news conference introducing Telesco as the general mana...
Joseph Jarosz

Antonio Pierce: Vision for Raiders is to hoist the Lombardi trophy

New Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco lay out their plan to create a winning environment in Las Vegas.
3 months ago
Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second half against the Green B...
Amiliano Fragoso

Brock Purdy admits he felt ‘tentative’ after early mistakes against Green Bay

Brock Purdy struggled in the rain against Green Bay, admitting to early mistakes throwing him off his game.
3 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco runs up field during an NFC Championship game against the Phi...
Amiliano Fragoso

Shanahan: Deebo Samuel to miss Wednesday practice, status still TBD

WR Deebo Samuel will miss Wednesday practice for the 49ers, dealing with pain in his injured right shoulder at this time.
3 months ago
Christian McCaffrey #23 runs for a touchdown after hauling in a 41-yard pass from Brock Purdy #13 o...
Joseph Jarosz

Pro Football Writers of America name Christian McCaffrey Offensive Player of the Year

The Pro Football Writers of America [PFWA] announced 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey as their 2023 Offensive Player of the Year.
3 months ago
Brock Purdy #13 and Quarterbacks Coach Brian Griese of the San Francisco 49ers in the locker room b...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Brian Griese, Klint Kubiak interview for Saints offensive coordinator role

Brian Griese and Klint Kubiak are the latest 49ers assistant coaches to interview for open positions across the NFL.
3 months ago
Tom Telesco, general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft C...
Joseph Jarosz

Tom Telesco named next general manager for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly chosen their next general manager, former Chargers GM and AFC West rival Tom Telesco.
3 months ago
Tyson Bagent #17 of the Chicago Bears talks with offensive coordinator Luke Getsy against the Buffa...
Field Level Media

Report: Raiders interviewing Luke Getsy for OC post

The Las Vegas Raiders are interviewing former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the same position, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
3 months ago
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass duri...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Former NFL QB on why national media is critical of Brock Purdy

Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury joined Dave & Jason to share his opinion on why national media has criticized 49ers QB Brock Purdy.
3 months ago
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the NFC Divisional Playoffs against the...
Amiliano Fragoso

Shanahan confirms no fractures for Deebo Samuel shoulder injury, status still TBD

Deebo Samuel does not have a fractured shoulder, but is in too much pain still to determine if he can play next Sunday.
3 months ago