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FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders carries the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The San Francisco 49ers have raced out to six straight wins to open the season despite lacking a dynamic receiver who could change a game in a single play. So when the opportunity to acquire a player like Sanders presented itself, the Niners didn't hesitate to make a move, giving up a pair of draft picks for a 32-year-old receiver in the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Undefeated 49ers get measuring stick game vs. Panthers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (18) celebrates after scoring against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pettis' rough start to 2nd season with 49ers leads to big TD

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2019 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is shown on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. McKinnon had another setback in his return from a knee injury. General manager John Lynch told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday , Aug. 28, 2019, that McKinnon's return to practice the previous day was "not encouraging." Lynch says McKinnon's recovery regressed for the third time this summer as he has tries to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers place RB Jerick McKinnon on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Free Agency-49ers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:29 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DB Jimmie Ward, WR Pierre Garcon, LB Mark Nzeocha, RB Alfred Morris, P Bradley Pinion, S Antone...