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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:12 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) on a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

RB Aaron Jones active for Packers vs 49ers

Nov. 05, 2020 07:06 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Aaron Jones is active for the Green Bay Packers against the San Francisco 49ers after missing the previous two games...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, right, greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett after the Eagles defeated the 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 08:09 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Isaiah Ford (84) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Also pictured at right is 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20). (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fitzpatrick's 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) watches a play by the Arizona Cardinals develop during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco first-round defensive tackle has gotten off to a successful start to his career as the replacement for star DeForest Buckner in the middle of the 49ers defensive line. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jerick McKinnon, right, scores a touchdown in front of New York Giants' Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 27, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches his team warm up for NFL football's Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami. "You never stay the same," Lynch said at the scouting combine. "You're either getting better or getting worse. We're into getting better. It becomes trickier with less draft equity and things of that nature, but we've got a lot of good players that are part of us moving forward as well." (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
49ers seek payoff in draft from Buckner trade

By Josh Dubow Apr. 16, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST