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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during NFL football practice Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns sign DE Jackson, place LB Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

49ers hope better health, QB play leads to 2021 success

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) New faces: QB Trey Lance, C Alex Mack, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Arden Key, DT Maurice Hurst, WR Trent Sherfield, DL...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) scrambles in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Minshew Mania moves on as Jaguars trade beloved QB to Eagles

By Mark Long Aug. 28, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers' Pressley Harvin III, left, holds the ball as Sam Sloman kicks a field goal during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Steelers rally behind Haskins to beat Eagles 24-16

By Dan Gelston Aug. 12, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, looks on with quarterback Nick Mullens, left, and quarterback Joe Flacco, right, during practice at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Hurts shrugs off chatter about Eagles pursuing Watson

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 28, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

49ers seek to bounce back from injury-plagued 2020

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:07 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: The Niners' bid to return to the Super Bowl...

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) warms up on the field before taking on the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep him with the team through this season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets' Crowder 'ready to rock out' after settling contract

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 15, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to throw against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with quarterback Nick Mullens on Monday, June 14, 2021. The 26-year-old Mullens spent his first four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, going 5-11 in 16 starts. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Eagles agree to terms with 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens

Jun. 14, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

49ers try to lock up Williams, add CBs in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:10 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LT Trent Williams, CB Richard Sherman, CB Jason Verrett, CB K’Waun Williams, FB Kyle...

49ers sign backup QB Josh Rosen to 1-year extension

Feb. 08, 2021 04:20 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed backup quarterback Josh Rosen and running back Austin Walter to one-year extensions Monday. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Garoppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2021 04:57 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Wilson, Lockett help Seahawks rally for 26-23 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2021 07:50 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks playing for big stakes in finale vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2020 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Jimmy Garoppolo isn't expected to take another snap this season for the San Francisco 49ers as a pair of high ankle sprains derailed most of his campaign.(AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
Shanahan 'believes' Garoppolo will be 49ers QB in 2021

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2020 02:41 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:41 PM EST
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. ...

Dallas Cowboys' Rico Dowdle is tackled as he carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Cardinals pushing for playoffs in home game vs. 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Arizona hosts San Francisco with playoff bid in sight

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 11:19 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (5-9) at ARIZONA (8-6) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 3 ...