8:54 PM EDT, Thu March 28, 2024
Niner Nation

Golden Nuggets: League meetings commence

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 Why Browns’ Stefanski believes Elliott fits 49ers’ defensive scheme “Elliott fits the scheme well,” Stefanski said Monday at the NFL Annual Meeting. “Kris Kocurek will do a great job with Jordan because he’s played in this system. He knows how to get off the ball. So excited about that for Jordan. Hate to lose him. He’s a great person.” Kittle, Ward on track for 49ers training camp after offseason surgery ““[Ward will] probably be a training camp guy,” Lynch said. “He’s already moving....

Turf Show Times

John Lynch explains why the 49ers hired Brandon Staley

Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via From the Rams to the Chargers to the 49ers, Brandon Staley has had quite a ride There have been countless head coaching stints that was far worse than Brandon Staley’s tenure with the L.A. Chargers, but he’s been the subject of ridicule since his team blew a 27-7 lead in the playoffs last season and then was fired after an embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in December. Were it not for those two losses and an injury to Justin Herbert, or maybe better work by former general manager Tom Telesco, we might still be...

Silver And Black Pride

NFL news: Teams approves major kickoff change

KIckoff | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Raiders reportedly voted against it NFL teams approved a major change for the 2024 season that will affect the kickoff in an attempt to cut down on injuries and to increase excitement. The Las Vegas Raiders, however, reportedly were not on board. Sports Illustrated reported that the Raiders were one of three teams to vote against the proposal. The other teams that voted against the proposal were the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, according to the report. Twenty-nine of the 32 teams voted in favor of...

Niner Nation

John Lynch says there have been zero trade discussions involving Brandon Aiyuk

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/ Plus, some injury updates on George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and Dre Greenlaw San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke at the Owner's meetings in Orlando, Florida, Monday morning and provided a couple of updates on some of the hot topics surrounding the team. Tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward had core muscle surgery this offseason. According to Lynch, they will be fully cleared in time for training camp, so there is nothing to worry about there. Lynch said the likelihood of linebacker Dre...

Turf Show Times

Random Ramsdom: Recapping recent NFC West backup quarterback moves

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/21/24 It all seemingly started with the Arizona Cardinals trading Desmond Ridder, then the Seattle Seahawks made a move for Sam Howell, the Los Angeles Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo, and finally the San Francisco 49ers added Josh Dobbs. Just like that, the entire of NFC West has new backup quarterbacks. There is a real chance that any of these players can start as injury can strike any starting quaterback at any time. Some may think this isn’t the most exciting news, but I think quarterback movement is...

FOX Sports

Trey Lance undergoes season ending ankle surgery, 49ers turn to Jimmy G | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and David Helman discuss the San Francisco 49ers turning to Jimmy Garoppolo after Trey Lance suffered a season ending ankle injury vs. Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. The cast decides the 49ers brass should feel with Lance's injury.

FOX Sports

Nick Bosa agrees to 5 year, $170M extension w/ 49ers, can Chiefs overcome setbacks? | NFL | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and James Jones react to Nick Bosa agreeing to a 5 year, $170M extension with the San Francisco 49ers. The group then debate if Patrick Mahomes will be able to be able to overcome Travis Kelce’s injury and Chris Jones’ holdout.

SFGate

49ers' star defender offers to help team sign injury-prone cornerback

The 49ers have a knack for signing this type of guy.

Niner Nation

Did playing time have a hand in Eric Kendricks choosing the Cowboys over the 49ers?

Photo by Ryan Kang/ Not having Dre Greenlaw over his shoulder has to be a plus When Eric Kendricks was signed to the San Francisco 49ers it seemed like a no brainer. Here’s the guy who can step in for Dre Greenlaw while the latter is out with an Achilles injury and hold down the fort with Fred Warner. Then later that same day, Kendricks bolted and went to the Dallas Cowboys. What gives? Well, here’s some possible speculation, at the very least. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported The Cowboys have released linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch after a failed physical....

Niner Nation

Report: The 49ers plan to sign Jon Feliciano to a one-year deal

Photo by Steph Chambers/ The San Fransico 49ers add depth to the offensive line The 49ers are bringing back Jon Feliciano on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. Feliciano played in 11 games for the 49ers and allowed 15 pressures, 13 hurries, 2 QB hits, and zero sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. From Week 14 until the Super Bowl, Feliciano took over as the starting right guard and finished with an 81.2 overall grade and an 87.0 run-blocking grade. Before a pectoral injury in the Super Bowl, Feliciano had been steady, only allowing one sack in 92...

Niner Nation

Golden Nuggets: Let the games begin

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Sunday, March 11th, 2024 49ers share lead in draft stash after league awards compensatory picks (paywall) “The 49ers’ 11 picks are tied for the most with the Rams, Cardinals and Packers.” Report: 49ers re-signing Ben Bartch to one-year contract “Bartch provided the 49ers with more offensive line depth as starters Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford dealt with injuries. In Weeks 13 through 17 with San Francisco, Bartch was on the field for 28 offensive snaps and 23 on special teams.” 49ers request pre-draft visit with Utah safety...

FOX Sports

49ers plan to release Arik Armstead, team's longest-tenured player

The 49ers will save $18 million in cap room by cutting 30-year-old defensive lineman Arik Armstead, who was hampered by injuries the past two seasons.

Blogging The Boys

Tony Pollard’s ‘likely’ landing spot could be back in Dallas according to an NFL insider

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Do you think Tony Pollard will find his way back to Dallas through free agency? When the Dallas Cowboys decided to release Ezekiel Elliott last offseason and use the franchise tag on Tony Pollard, that officially made No. 20 the leading man in the running back room. Flash forward to the end of the 2023 season, and the front office and Pollard were left disappointed in how the year turned out. Coming off a brutal leg injury in the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Pollard expressed to our very own RJ Ochoa he didn’t feel completely...