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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

Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) runs back an interception for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) tries to defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers sticking with Nick Mullens at QB despite turnovers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers regroup after loss in first game at temporary home

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws over Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Bills won 34-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Loss leaves 49ers with no margin for error in playoff run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) tries to escape the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in Arizona

By David Brandt Dec. 07, 2020 11:33 PM EST

This Oct. 4, 2020, file photo, taken with a fisheye lens, shows an empty Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks. County officials issued the directives in response to rising cases of the coronavirus in the area. The rules take effect Monday and will last for three weeks. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers prepared for 'bumps in the road' on 3-week trip

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2020 03:11 PM EST

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

Nov. 28, 2020 07:14 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured...

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2020 06:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers getting injured players back, but dealing with COVID

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2020 06:21 PM EST

A fan wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus cheers during Game 2 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2020 01:36 PM EST

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

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' Solomon Thomas (94) is carted off the field 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/Corey Sipkin)
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk out at least 1 week for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 25, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Newly acquired San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), right, trains during NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

By Josh Dubow Aug. 20, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

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. Armstead and Buckner have been teammates on the defensive line for seven of the past eight seasons whether in college at Oregon or in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year contract worth up to $85 million on Monday, March 16, 2020, and then immediately agreed to a deal to send Buckner to Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers DL Arik Armstead plans for life without Buckner

By Josh Dubow May. 14, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (3) warms up before the team's NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Columbia, S.C. Kinlaw was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
49ers make 2 trades, end up with DT Kinlaw, WR Aiyuk

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2020 10:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Alexander has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EST

49ers sign DT Earl Micthell for postseason

Jan. 01, 2020 04:20 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Earl Mitchell to a contract for the playoffs Wednesday and waived defensive...