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The already dominant San Francisco 49ers defense may be getting back a crucial piece in Week 13. Defensive tackle Arik Armstead seems ready to make his long-awaited return to the field. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Arik Armstead broke the news that he plans to play on Sunday. Expectations were already sky-high for this […]

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper became an inspirational story on Sunday. Skipper made his first start in the NFL after six years in a Lions win. However, not everyone was a huge fan of the buzz surrounding the offensive lineman. San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Arik Armstead took to Instagram on Monday with rather […]

If the San Francisco 49ers ending the Dallas Cowboys’ season with a wild victory in the playoffs wasn’t bad enough, the Niners — specifically Arik Armstead — continue to pour salt on the wound. In the latest Niners-on-Cowboys brewing rivalry, the 49ers defensive line trolled the ‘Boys on TikTok with a video that shows Dak […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ defensive front has suffered another key loss. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive tackle Maurice Hurst will likely miss the entire season due to torn biceps. Hurst suffered the injury during Friday’s practice. According to Shanahan, the injury occurred when Hurst reached out trying to grab an offensive player. Losing […]

Training camps around the NFL are now underway and the expectations are being set for the upcoming season. One of the unfortunate realities of the beginning of football is the injuries that come with it. The Buccaneers saw the injury bug rear its ugly head and starting center Ryan Jensen pick up what appears to […]

The Jimmy Garoppolo era is officially over in San Francisco. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media on the first day of training camp, telling reporters that the team is “moving on” with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback. Although the offseason tea leaves were seemingly indicating such a move would […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead is a student of the game. But sometimes, it seems he studies a bit too much. Just ask 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who told local reporters that one of Armstead’s assets is his intelligence. He can instantly read the plays of the opponents because of his dedication […]

Though the San Francisco 49ers easily dispatched the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon, 31-13, the bigger news for the Niners’ organization was the loss of Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa, and Raheem Mostert to injuries during the beatdown. Taking to social media to vent what clearly had to be a sentiment shared among the 49ers […]

There has been a divide among the media and fans alike on whether Jimmy Garoppolo is the long-term solution at quarterback or not for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the argument being had, teammate Arik Armstead didn’t waste time in defending his quarterback. “I mean, shoot, when he is on the field, we win,” Armstead […]

The San Francisco 49ers were essentially making a choice between Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner this spring, and they went with Armstead. The 49ers signed Armstead to a five-year, $85 million deal while trading Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Armstead was “shocked” […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Arik Armstead were able to negotiate a long-term deal before the legal tampering period began on Monday. After becoming one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL, Armstead reacted to signing his new deal with San Francisco. “I’m excited to continue my career with the 49ers, the organization that […]

It doesn’t look like Arik Armstead is going anywhere. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the San Francisco 49ers are re-signing Armstead on a five-year deal that will be worth up to $85 million. The 49ers entered the offseason with limited cap space, which had many wondering if the club would be able to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are progressing on a new deal with linebacker Arik Armstead. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, both sides are “making significant headway” on a multi-year deal. The report isn’t exactly a surprise. General manager John Lynch has been vocal about locking up Armstead to a new deal. Meanwhile, the […]

Buyer beware, the NFL’s free agent period is almost upon us. Teams are free to negotiate with and sign free agents when the new league year begins at 4 p.m. on March 18. Teams generally enter free agency with one of two goals. Either they want to sign players and improve their roster, or they […]

The San Francisco 49ers surprised a lot of people in 2019. They made a massive leap from the year before, and finished the season with a 13-3 record. Then they found themselves in the Super Bowl. While they didn’t win, they proved they were the real deal. Now, they have a bit of an issue […]

Arik Armstead is set to be one of the top defensive players on the open market this offseason, but he doesn’t want to go anywhere. On Wednesday, just three days after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the defensive lineman said he prefers to remain with the San Francisco 49ers. “I would […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell short in Super Bowl 54 on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a double-digit deficit to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Despite the heartbreaking defeat, there’s not much time for the players to contemplate the loss and have to turn their attention to the offseason. Even though San Francisco lost […]

Arik Armstead is going to make big money when he hits free agency this offseason. At age 26, Armstead recorded 10 sacks for a San Francisco 49ers’ defense that was among the best in the league. The Niners may have no choice but to let him go. They drafted Nick Bosa in 2019 and have […]

The San Francisco 49ers were not expected to be a playoff team this season. However, not only did they make the playoffs, but they are getting set to battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. This comes on the heels of a 4-12 campaign in 2018, so, clearly, there were […]

The NFL season is nearing an end, as championship weekend finally upon us. The weekend begins with the Kansas City Chiefs squaring off against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship. Immediately after the Chiefs and Titans play, the Green Bay Packers will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. In […]

The year 2019 was a whirlwind for the Indianapolis Colts. First, they were blindsided by Andrew Luck‘s retirement a couple of weeks before the season opener. Then, they proceeded to go 5-2 over their first seven games under the direction of Jacoby Brissett and looked like legitimate contenders in the AFC. Finally, a rash of […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ defense has been outstanding this season, and defensive lineman Arik Armstead is a big reason why. Billed as an elite run-stopped heading into 2019, Armstead has also turned into a standout pass rusher, racking up 54 tackles, 10 sacks, a couple of forced fumbles and a fumble recovery this season. Armstead […]

The San Francisco 49ers will square off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 in a matchup that many have labeled as a possible Super Bowl preview. The 49ers come into this game with a 10-1 record and own the best record in the NFC. On the other hand, Baltimore is 9-2 and the only […]

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2018 season with high expectations for themselves with Jimmy Garoppolo under center. Earlier that offseason, Garoppolo received a lucrative extension and was handed the keys to Kyle Shanahan’s offense. A couple of weeks in though, the 49ers’ season came crashing down after Garoppolo suffered a torn ACL against […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead is currently on the mend following “minor” foot surgery, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. 49ers DL Arik Armstead is recovering from minor foot surgery, source said. The procedure was described as a minor cleanup and he should be fine for most, if not all, of the spring drills. […]