JOSH DUBOW
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, left, lines up against the Los Angeles Rams' defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The NFL's decision to expand the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams this season could have a major impact on the league based on how things have played out in the past.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
How paths might have changed under expanded NFL playoffs

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2020 02:41 PM EDT
Lovie Smith's coaching tenure in Chicago might not have ended had the Bears

AP source: 49ers agree to 1-year deal with Travis Benjamin

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2020 03:01 PM EDT
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent receiver

AP source: 49ers agree to deal with DE Kerry Hyder

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor runs upfield after catching a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Agholor to add a veteran receiver on offense. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to deal with WR Nelson Agholor

By Josh Dubow Mar. 21, 2020 07:58 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif Jameis Winston, Jadeveon Clowney and Newtown didn't have to wait long at all to find homes in the NFL when they came out of college. The three former No. 1 overall draft picks are finding things moving much more slowly as they search for new homes or contracts this offseason. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Former No. 1 overall draft picks still available on market

By Josh Dubow Mar. 21, 2020 01:52 PM EDT
Jameis Winston, Cam Newton and Jadeveon Clowney didn't have to wait long to

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers do best to keep NFC title winning roster intact

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 08:40 PM EDT
After coming within one quarter of winning the Super Bowl, the task for the San

This Dec. 18, 2019 photo shows an aerial view of Allegiant Stadium ,the new NFL football stadium under construction in Las Vegas. A person familiar with the team's plans says the Oakland Raiders have declined an option to remain in Oakland for 2020 and are on target to move into the new stadium this summer. Construction on the stadium has been deemed an essential project and is going on without interruption despite most business being shut down in Nevada because of the new coronavirus. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
AP Source: Raiders decline option to stay in Oakland in 2020

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 08:01 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders have officially declined their option to

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, top, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Cory Littleton during the second half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the contract says the sides came to agreement on the deal to give the Raiders a major upgrade at linebacker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders target defense early in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders added another piece as part of

FILE - This is a 2019 file photo showing Cory Littleton of the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the contract says the sides came to agreement on the deal to give the Raiders a major upgrade at linebacker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AP source: Raiders agree to deals with Littleton, Witten

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2020 02:15 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders had a busy day in free agency

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans' quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with free agent Mariota to provide an experienced backup behind starter Derek Carr. A person familiar with the deal said Monday, March 16, 2020, the Raiders reached the deal with the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to deal with QB Marcus Mariota

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2020 10:23 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed on a contract with

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, left, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) react to a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The defending NFC champion 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, to keep him off the open market and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers lock up Armstead, plan deal for Buckner

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2020 05:43 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers locked up two defensive

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches his team warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers tune out criticism following Super Bowl collapse

By Josh Dubow Feb. 06, 2020 03:47 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan knows the criticism is floating

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead speaks during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers rewarded with patience with Ward, Armstead

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2020 11:36 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmie Ward and Arik Armstead perhaps best symbolized the San

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws as he warms up during practice, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
49ers' flexibility will prove vital in Super Bowl vs. Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2020 01:48 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have won games almost every way possible

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
'Captain America' John Lynch enjoys success as 49ers GM

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2020 12:45 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — John Lynch had just finished another season in the relatively

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) covers a kickoff return during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Super Bowl features speed worthy of Olympic relay team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2020 03:28 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Tyreek Hill has plans for the speedy Kansas City receiving group

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 1993 file photo, San Francisco quarterbacks Steve Young, left, Joe Montana and Steve Bono, right; hold court along the sideline as time ran down in the Niners' 30-20 NFC championship loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Soon after the Super Bowl matchup was set, Hall of Famer Joe Montana went to Twitter to send out a picture of his framed jerseys for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Montana won four Super Bowl titles in 14 years with the 49ers before finishing his career with two seasons on the Chiefs when he made one trip to the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Joe Montana headlines QBs with ties to 49ers, Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2020 01:11 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Soon after the Super Bowl matchup was set, Hall of Famer Joe

San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo puts a football hairband during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Garoppolo takes lessons from Brady into 1st Super Bowl start

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2020 04:58 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo had a front-row seat in the best classroom on the

FILE - This is a 1981 file photo showing San Francisco 49ers NFL football quarterback Joe Montana. What doach Kyle Shanahan, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, defensive end Nick Bosa and the rest of the San Francisco 49ers are doing this year harkens back to 1981 when Bill Walsh, Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/File)
49ers' Super Bowl run has similarities to 1981 title team

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2020 12:44 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A first-time NFL coach turning a losing franchise

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates a win in the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Trades play big role in building of Super Bowl-bound 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 24, 2020 05:15 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Most executives preach the importance of building