San Francisco 49ers Articles - Page 173

Earlier this week, it was announced that Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown would get the honor to grace the “Madden NFL 19” cover for this year’s edition of the popular video game. In light of that, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman has taken the time to congratulate Brown on receiving this […]

The Seattle Seahawks that take the field week one is a lot different than the team that won the Super Bowl just a few years back. Gone is Richard Sherman and a lot of the big names from a defense that used to be one of the best in the league and in are some […]

Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers has a lot of pressure on him after the team traded a first-round draft pick to the New England Patriots last year. Peter King of NBC Sports is expecting big things for the 49ers and Garoppolo. King says that at the end of next season, Garoppolo will be […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 NFL season. Most of it has been due to the emergence of quarterback Jimmy Garappolo down the stretch of the 2017 campaign. However, it appears the team may even be more optimistic about its batch of pass-rushers this season. According to […]

Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens has been in the news a lot lately. The former San Francisco 49ers star has finally been selected to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but of course, Owens isn’t going into the elite club without creating some controversy. In an unusual twist, Owens won’t be attending the enshrinement […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 season. Fortunately, the high expectations have only seemed to fuel the team’s chemistry. At least, that is how kicker Robbie Gould feels. According to Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle, Gould says this is the best locker room he has ever been a […]

A year after tearing his Achilles, new San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has worked his way back onto the practice field after signing an incentive-laden contract where he’s betting on himself to return to his top-tier form. According to NFL analyst and former quarterback Trent Dilfer, that might be a bad bet. Dilfer was […]

Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is widely regarded as not only being the best wide receiver to ever play in the NFL but also squarely in the argument as being the best player of all-time. It is something that has routinely voiced fondness for being in that conversation since he stepped away from the game […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a great end to the 2017 season as they won their last five games after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took over as the starter. That hype has carried over to the offseason, as they’ve been tipped by many as potential playoff contenders. Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh admits that the team […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin received a big payday this offseason as he landed a three-year, $20 million deal following a breakout 2017 season. And now, Goodwin has made use of some of that money to give back to his family. Goodwin bought a new house for his mother, Tamina, and disabled sister, […]

With training camp just around the corner, free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant still finds himself without a new team. However, there has been some speculation that the San Francisco 49ers could have him on their radar. Bryant made it known that he would prefer to sign with San Francisco. According to Bleacher Report’s Mike […]

Forget on-field play. When situations like these arise, on-field play is the last of anybody worries. This is why nobody cares about Reuben Foster’s on-field grade at the moment. The young professional has finally touched on the two-game suspension handed down by the NFL through a statement, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Following […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been suspended for two games for violation of the team’s conduct and substance abuse policies, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Foster was arrested in Alabama for marijuana possession in January. He also pleaded no contest to the charge of possessing an assault weapon last month. Foster also […]

Just about everything about Jimmy Garoppolo has gone up since he arrived on the San Francisco 49ers last season. His net worth has skyrocketed after he signed his mammoth new deal. His reputation among his peers has shot way up, even though Jalen Ramsey thinks that’s undeserved. Even Jimmy G’s jersey has quickly risen in […]

San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman has been on a steady path to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered last November. Sherman has continued to ramp up his level of activity this offseason that suggest that he will ready by the season opener. Another a strong indication that will be the […]

The NFL Network finally wrapped up its countdown of the league’s top 100 players. To no surprise, the list came with its fair share of questionable rankings. Among the more notable was Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s doubts about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garappolo’s legitimacy. Ramsey clarified his comments during an appearance on the NFL Network. […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo ranked at No. 90 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2018, a list that’s voted on by fellow players. But it appears Jimmy G didn’t get Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s vote. During a recent appearance on NFL Network, Ramsey didn’t think Garoppolo deserved to crack the […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 NFL season. At the forefront of this camaraderie is the emergence of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo‘s stellar start to his career has resulted in some high expectations for San Francisco. Even former NFL quarterback David Carr listed him as the 10th-best quarterback on […]

Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice is widely regarded as being the best wide receiver that the game has ever seen, but also arguably the greatest player to play in the NFL. More than a decade following the completion of his illustrious 20-year career, Rice has kept his body in tip-top shape that he […]

Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was without a doubt one of the best players in NFL history. Rice is widely considered to be the cream crop at the wide receiver position with players to this day still trying to emulate what he was able to accomplish on the football field during his prime years with […]

There is plenty of hype surrounding the San Francisco 49ers amidst all the changes they made this offseason. They finally made sure to take care of one of their own as well in left guard Laken Tomlinson. Tomlinson enjoyed a solid 2017 campaign in San Francisco. As a result, they have awarded him with a […]

Throughout the last few months, All-Pro San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has progressed in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon suffered last November. Sherman has taken some major strides forward over the last several weeks, finally getting to the point where he was able to return to the practice field as a full […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers heading into the 2018 NFL season. It appears the team’s two biggest stars in quarterback Jimmy Garappolo and cornerback Richard Sherman have already gotten acquainted with each other. As the leaders on both sides on the ball, it is on them to do what […]

The San Francisco 49ers, over the last several years, have had a history of making some solid selections in the first round with high-impact players to the mix. However, it appears that one of their former first-round picks in guard Joshua Garnett could be on the fringes of the roster due to his struggles in […]

The New England Patriots weren’t actually on the verge of trading star tight end Rob Gronkowski as a popular trade rumor suggested a few weeks ago. But as it turns out, the Pats really were shopping Gronk just a few days ahead of the NFL Draft. In an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd,” […]

Following an impressive finish to the 2017 season, there is a tremendous amount of buzz around quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo that he can take the San Francisco 49ers to the next level. This had even led to the team showing a huge amount of confidence in his ability on the field after inking him to five-year, […]

In the months that have followed his Achilles tendon tear, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman has been on a steady path toward a full recovery. Sherman has picked it up a notch over the last several weeks with his participation in on-the-field work, leading to the belief that he’ll be ready by the […]

The moment will forever be a fixture in the Bay Area. Steve Young, working under the center thanks to the cutthroat nature of the true west coast offense, took his seven-step drop prior to delivering a strike to Terrell Owens on the post for one of the most shocking NFL Postseason touchdowns of all-time. The 1998 […]

Following the loss in Super Bowl 52 against the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight Rob Gronkowski had voiced much uncertainty regarding his future in the NFL. This had led to the rumor mill to churn that Gronkowski could be involved in trade rumors because of his lack of commitment to playing next […]

After years of lobbying to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys star, Terrell Owens, has finally gotten his wish. However, that’s not the end of the story for the controversial wide receiver, who is still hoping a team will sign the 44-year-old, as he has […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has gone through a high-profile offseason that has seen go through some legal issues that have potentially put his NFL career in jeopardy. The latest issue saw him plead no contest to a misdemeanor weapons possession charge on Wednesday morning that will likely lead to him receiving some sort […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off another letdown campaign, finishing the 2017 season with a 6-10 record. It’s definitely an improvement, though, compared to the 2-14 slate they had in 2016 and a 5-11 ledger in 2015. Hopes are high for San Francisco for the upcoming season, especially with shiny new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo […]

It was reported that the San Francisco 49ers had signed former Pittsburgh Steelers safety J.J. Wilcox. However, it appears the free agent had a last-minute change-of-heart. Wilcox was reportedly in the building ready to sign with San Francisco before he unexpectedly left the building without reaching a deal. Now he is getting ready to join the […]

Though the city of Boston and area of New England have adopted him over the last couple of decades, he’ll away remain a Bay Area kid at heart. It’s why Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took the Dwight Clark passing especially tough on Monday night. Tough or not, the NFL legend made sure to do his […]

UPDATED – Tues. June 5  at 4:27 p.m. PST J.J. Wilcox has left San Francisco in order to sign with the New York Jets. — The San Francisco 49ers have added to their secondary depth by signing veteran safety J.J. Wilcox on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Wilcox, 27, was a former […]

Dwight Clark, who made one of the most famous catches in NFL history for the San Francisco 49ers, has died at the age of 61, according to a statement his wife put on Twitter. I’m heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. He passed peacefully surrounded by many of […]

In the past few months, Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens has continued to voice his desire to resume his NFL career even after being out of the game for several years. Owens once voiced that stance via social media after 49ers general manager John Lynch applauded him by supporting those dealing with Alzheimer disease. Thanks. […]

Defensive back Jimmie Ward has been a key member of the San Francisco 49ers’ secondary for the past few years, in large part due to his versatility. But even with his ability to play multiple positions, not to mention his status as one of the team’s highest earners, Ward may not be a starter in […]

The New England Patriots have been the most successful franchise in the NFL for the past two decades. One would think that such success would lead to players loving being a part of the team. That apparently wasn’t the case for Cassius Marsh. After spending his first three years in the league with the Seattle […]