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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...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers remain in control for top seed despite loss to Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2019 05:29 PM EST

49ers activate DT Kentavius Street from injured reserve

Dec. 14, 2019 05:16 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers activated defensive lineman Kentavius Street to the active roster from injured reserve Saturday and placed...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) pulls in touchdown reception in the first half an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
49ers' dramatic win over Saints comes at heavy cost

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2019 07:53 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) pursue in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2019 07:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
4th-down plays doom 49ers in loss to Ravens

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) wears a glove on his throwing hand during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Mayfield left the game in the first half after hitting his hand on a helmet. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns’ Mayfield bruises right hand in loss to Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers with teammate Mark Ingram (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20-17 to extend win streak to 8

By David Ginsburg Dec. 01, 2019 04:28 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kevin Peterson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Niners rookie Deebo Samuel emerging as key target

By Josh Dubow Nov. 20, 2019 07:03 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers prepare for 3-game gauntlet against 1st-place teams

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2019 08:15 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Drops by 49ers receivers contribute to bad day for Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Nov. 13, 2019 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Plenty of blame to go around following 49ers' 1st loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. The Seahawks won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2019 12:13 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 11/11/2019

Nov. 11, 2019 08:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals 10/31/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Coleman's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Panthers 51-13

By Josh Dubow Oct. 27, 2019 07:21 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a break in an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Denver. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-6. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Undefeated 49ers go all-in with deal for Emmanuel Sanders

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2019 08:25 PM EDT

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...