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FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after agreeing to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, that the sides are finalizing a deal to reduce Garoppolo's $24.2 million base salary for 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: 49ers rework deal to keep Garoppolo as backup

By Josh Dubow Aug. 29, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, left, and coach Kyle Shanahan, right, watch as players warm up before Game 3 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors 5/7/2022

May. 07, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers address needs at offensive line, cornerback in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Garoppolo's shoulder surgery could complicate 49ers plans

Mar. 02, 2022 06:00 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo walks off the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garoppolo to 49ers fans: 'It's been a hell of a ride'

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to right, and GM Andrew Berry watch the action from the sidelines at training camp, August 27, 2021, at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager job. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (John Kuntz/Cleveland.com via AP)
Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

By Dave Campbell Jan. 26, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 08:27 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Garoppolo back as starter for 49ers after offseason intrigue

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch address the fans at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Broncos see several snubs despite 3 going into Hall of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 06, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo uses criticism to push to 'next level'

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

FILE - Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) sets up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Toney is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The Latest: SEC, Alabama dominate first round of NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Evanston, Ill., in this Tuesday, March 9, 2021, file photo. Slater is as possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Mock Draft: As usual, it's all about the quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

In this 2001 photo provided by Fox Sports, Troy Aikman, Dick Stockton and Daryl Johnston, from left, pose for a photo, location not known. Stockton has done his final game on network television after a 55-year career that included stints with Fox, CBS and NBC. He has cut back on work in recent years, doing only NFL games for Fox and said during a telephone interview Friday, March 26, 2020, that he had been contemplating retirement for the past year. (Jason Wilheim/Fox Sports via AP)
Dick Stockton wraps up memorable 55-year announcing career

By Joe Reedy Mar. 26, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

49ers agree to 1-year deals with Tartt, Wilson

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers agreed to bring back safety Jaquiski Tartt on a one-year deal and signed safety Tavon Wilson to a one-year...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) intercepts a pass in front of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, file photo. The 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. General manager John Lynch announced the deal on Monday, March 15, 2021, shortly after Verrett was allowed to begin talking to other teams about a potential deal. NFL Network reported the contract has a $5.5 million base value with the chance to make more. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
49ers keep CB Jason Verrett, add Samson Ebukam

By Josh Dubow Mar. 15, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Game changers: Manning, Woodson, Megatron headed to Hall

By Eddie Pells Feb. 06, 2021 10:52 PM EST