Nick Mullens
Mullens replaces Beathard as 49ers backup QB vs. Rams

Oct. 18, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have switched backup quarterbacks again. Nick Mullens is active as the backup to Jimmy...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Dolphins coach Flores saw Garoppolo's potential early

By Josh Dubow Oct. 08, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, right, greets quarterback Nick Mullens during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline next to injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers lament missed opportunity in loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mullens' giveaways send 49ers to 25-20 loss to Eagles

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:35 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham, right, is congratulated by wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2020 12:06 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 08:30 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 quarterback Nick Mullens (4) celebrates with Brandon Aiyuk during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Eagles, 49ers flip roles in 3 years since previous meeting

By Josh Dubow Oct. 01, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

Eagles visit 49ers in search of 1st win this season

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:33 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (0-2-1) at SAN FRANCISCO (2-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - 49ers by 3 ...

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

San Francisco 49ers' Jerick McKinnon, right, scores a touchdown in front of New York Giants' Logan Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 27, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (1-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (0-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — 49ers by 6 1/2 ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass 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/Bill Kostroun)
Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle feeling better by the day

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. With Jimmy Garoppolo likely sidelined by a sprained ankle, Mullens appears set to get his first start at quarterback for the Niners in nearly 21 months, against the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Niners, Giants battling injury bug after just two games

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) is driven off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. After losing four players to knee injuries last week against the New York Jets, the Niners complained about a “sticky” new turf at MetLife Stadium and expressed some concern about returning to the same field a week later. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
New turf at MetLife Stadium passes latest NFL inspection

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2020 01:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Banged-up 49ers prepare for Giants without Garoppolo

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2020 05:03 PM EDT