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FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The same guys who banished Kaepernick from the league for kneeling during the anthem to raise awareness about those very same issues have ruthlessly commandeered his cause. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Kaepernick's Super Bowl close call has lasting impact on NFL

By Eddie Pells Feb. 02, 2020 11:13 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) dives over the goal line for a touchdown 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)
Journeyman Raheem Mostert becomes star for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 21, 2020 04:10 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley spikes the football after a touchdown run by Raheem Mostert against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Joe Staley thankful to be back in playoffs with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2020 04:58 PM EST

File-This Jan. 19, 2014, file photo shows San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) diving over Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) after a 14 yard gain in the first quarter during the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL at 100: Seattle had to top 49ers on way to 1st title

By Tim Booth Dec. 24, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Giants-Eagles Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 05:18 PM EST
NEW YORK GIANTS (2-10) at PHILADELPHIA (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Eagles by 8 1/2 ...

DeSean Jackson set to return for Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 01, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — DeSean Jackson is ready to return to action. The speedy receiver plans to play for the first time in two months when...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan greets tight end George Kittle (85) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. San Francisco won the game 51-13. At right is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13). (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals

By Josh Dubow Oct. 30, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

Eagles-Bills Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 04:13 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (3-4) at BUFFALO (5-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Bills by 1 RECORD VS....

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas, left, celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Undefeated 49ers remain grounded after 5 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates with fans after the 49ers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
After years of losing, 49ers enter bye week with 3-0 record

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mark Fields, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
After dismal opener, is Falcons coach feeling some heat?

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2019 08:43 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 9 Houston at New Orleans, 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Texans have won three of the past four AFC South titles. J.J. Watt...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jackson shines in Philly return, Eagles beat Redskins 32-27

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) celebrates his touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
DeSean Jackson hyped for his first game back with Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 05, 2019 08:01 PM EDT

Eagles-Redskins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-9) at PHILADELPHIA (10-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE — Eagles by 9½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Washington 9...

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
DeSean Jackson's speed adds new dimension to Eagles' offense

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2019 03:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) stiff arms Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman (37) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to acquire wide receiver DeSean Jackson from Tampa Bay along with a 2020 seventh-round draft pick for a sixth-round pick this year. The deal is contingent upon Jackson agreeing to a new contract, according to one of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity late Monday, March 11, 2019 because terms haven’t been finalized. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
AP sources: DeSean Jackson close to returning to Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 11, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Giving big-money to quarterbacks guarantees nothing

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 03, 2019 11:03 AM EST