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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 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

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Week 1 darlings Washington, Arizona meet in intriguing game

By David Brandt Sep. 17, 2020 04:22 PM EDT

A cart drives through an empty area of the Levi's Stadium parking lot before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Arizona Cardinals' Isaiah Simmons (48) and Evan Weaver (50) run drills during NFL football training camp in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals, who play the San Francisco 49ers this week, have added a dynamic No. 1 receiver in DeAndre Hopkins and a versatile defensive playmaker in rookie Simmons. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
49ers try to move past Super Bowl loss in opener vs. Cards

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 05:54 PM EDT

49ers look to take next step after Super Bowl loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) New faces: T Trent Williams, DT Javon Kinlaw, WR Brandon Aiyuk, TE Jordan Reed, DE Kerry Hyder, OL Tom Compton. ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) gestures during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
49ers have tough task to repeat in improved NFC West

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Richard Sherman walks on the field during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
49ers aim to use pain of Super Bowl loss for fuel in 2020

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

Washington goes into 2020 lacking depth, expectations

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:58 PM EDT
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (3-13) New faces: Coach Ron Rivera, EDGE Chase Young, CBs Kendall Fuller and Ronald Darby, QB Kyle Allen, RB J.D....

Newly acquired San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), right, trains during NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp

By Josh Dubow Aug. 20, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during NFL football training camp in Indianapolis. The Colts are one of three teams bringing back players who participated in more than 80% of snaps last season. A key newcomer for the Colts is Rivers. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Continuity during COVID could be edge for teams that have it

By Josh Dubow And Dave Campbell Aug. 20, 2020 02:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) crouches during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. After years of playing in a dysfunctional organization in Washington, the difference in the vibe of a winning franchise hit Williams as soon as he walked into the building for the San Francisco 49ers' training camp. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
New LT Trent Williams fitting in with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 10, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bosa brothers reunion on hold after Joey's new deal in LA

By Josh Dubow Aug. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws the ball downfield against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Carson. Philip Rivers started 224 consecutive regular games for the Chargers before leaving to sign with Indianapolis as a free agent. The Chargers now will turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor or first-round rookie Justin Herbert to take over for the reliable Rivers. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
NFL teams seek to replace stars like Brady, Hopkins, Yanda

By Josh Dubow Jul. 22, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

49ers reload following bitter Super Bowl defeat

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 04:33 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Niners broke through in coach Kyle Shanahan’s...

No-name Washington enters camp with low expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:38 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (3-13) CAMPSITE: Ashburn, Virginia LAST YEAR: Five consecutive losses cost coach Jay Gruden his job and put...

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. After sitting out last season in a dispute in Washington, seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams is excited to start over in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Trent Williams feels rejuvenated by trade to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2011, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) runs onto the field as the teams are introduced before their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in San Francisco. Staley was the one constant in San Francisco during a more than decade-long roller coaster that saw the 49ers go from the basement to the Super Bowl twice in a career that ended with his retirement last week. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Joe Staley 'overwhelmed' by tributes post retirement

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2020 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) takes the field for warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired the seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle from the Redskins. Two people familiar with the deal said Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2020 03:19 PM EDT