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  1. Sourdough Sam

    Morning Report: Bosa, Kittle Among 49ers on CBS Sports' Top 100

    Jones (6-1, 217) was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys on May 6, 2016. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 11 games (three starts) and registered 11 receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown with the Houston Texans (2017) and Detroit Lions (2018). He also...
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    49ers Sign LB James Burgess Jr.

    The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday they have signed LB James Burgess Jr. to a one-year deal. Burgess (6-0, 230) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2016. As a rookie in 2016, he spent time on the Los Angeles...
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    Weston Richburg Announces Retirement from the NFL

    The San Francisco 49ers announced today that C Weston Richburg has retired from the National Football League. "Weston was someone who made not only our offense, but our entire team better," said General Manager John Lynch. "He led by example through his detailed approach and the toughness in...
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    Four 49ers Land on CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL Players of 2021

    There's plenty of anticipation surrounding the start of the 2021 season. Though there's ample time before players take their first snap of the season (15 weeks to be exact), that doesn't stop fans and national pundits alike from already ranking their top players heading into the year. Pete...
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    49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves

    The San Francisco 49ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed WR Andy Jones to a one-year deal. The team has also waived TE Daniel Helm and released QB Josh Johnson. Jones (6-1, 217) was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys on May 6, 2016. Throughout his...
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    Morning Report: Jason Verrett Makes PFF's Top 32 CBs List

    PFF's Top 32 Cornerbacks As Pro Football Focus moves through each position group, ranking the top 32 players in that category, NFL analyst Ben Linsey compiled the latest list, focusing on cornerback. One 49ers player made the list, coming in at No. 22. Here's what the analytic's site had to...
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    Morning Report: Two 49ers Linebackers Make PFF's Top 32

    "Fred Warner is the latest contender for Wagner's crown as the best linebacker in the game, and he represents the new pathway for the position. At BYU, Warner played the overhang, slot/linebacker hybrid role that exists in several college systems because of the wide hash marks, but it doesn't...
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    Jimmy Garoppolo 'Dying to Get' WR Jalen Hurd on the Field

    The San Francisco 49ers kicked off Phase Three of their voluntary offseason workout program on Monday with a large contingency of their roster in attendance. Among the players on hand was a familiar, yet unfamiliar face for the 49ers: Jalen Hurd. Hurd was drafted in the third round of the 2019...
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    Morning Report: Injury Update on Jeff Wilson Jr.

    A large contingency of the San Francisco 49ers locker room was on hand at the start of Phase Three of the team's offseason workout program. Per the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA, the 49ers are allowed to conduct a total of 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs)...
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    49ers Announce Pride Month Celebration Plans

    The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday month-long plans for the organization's annual celebration of June LGBTQ+ Pride month. Led by 49ers PRIDE, the official fan club of 49ers Faithful who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies, the 2021 celebration will be highlighted by the 2021 49ers PRIDE...
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    Jeff Wilson Jr. to Start Season on PUP with 'Significant' Torn Meniscus

    On Tuesday, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. suffered a torn meniscus at the team facility on Thursday and is likely to miss significant time. According to general manager John Lynch, the injury was a freak incident that took place after Wilson Jr...
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    Morning Report: 49ers Begin OTAs

    49ers 'Fully Expect' Nick Bosa to be Ready by Training Camp On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers kicked off Phase Three of their offseason workout program with nearly the entire roster on hand for organized team activities. However, third-year edge rusher Nick Bosa was not among the players who...
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    Transcripts: Kyle Shanahan Talks Player Updates, 49ers OTAs

    First impressions of seeing your quarterbacks side-by-side? I guess today was kind of a different look seeing them on the field. Were you able to kind of rotate back and forth to see how they were doing and what did you think? "Yeah, it was the first time yesterday for us. Just having five...
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    Transcripts: Jimmy Garoppolo Discusses Start of OTAs

    Tell me about what your mindset has been since the phone call you received on that Friday through the month leading up to the draft, the selection of QB Trey Lance. What have you tried to really focus in on as you prepare for the season? "I just focused on the same things I always have...
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    Morning Report: Peter King Puts 49ers at No. 5 in Power Rankings

    As the 2021 season approaches, analysts are putting in their predictions for how they think the year is going to shake out. Sportwriter Peter King joined in on the fun, sharing his power rankings for all 32 clubs. Here's what he had to say about why he has the 49ers at No. 5. "The Niners made...
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    Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Awards $150,000 to Students

    "Education evens the playing field," DeBartolo York said. "If you can help get someone an education, they can do almost anything if they have the desire and willingness, because it does even the playing field, and that's what we have sought to do for the past 24 years." The scholarship was...
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    49ers 'Fully Expect' Nick Bosa to be Ready by Training Camp

    On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers kicked off Phase Three of their offseason workout program with nearly the entire roster on hand for organized team activities. However, third-year edge rusher Nick Bosa was not among the players who assembled at the SAP Performance Facility. Bosa has been...
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    Kyle Shanahan Offers Player Updates at the Start of 49ers OTAs

    4. Another Impending Return The 49ers could see another familiar face return in the coming months with the potential return of former third-round wideout Jalen Hurd. Hurd missed both of the 49ers last two seasons due to isolated training camp injuries that have postponed his NFL debut. The...
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    Morning Report: 49ers Set Preseason Dates

    Fowler was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Denver Broncos on May 12, 2014. Throughout his seven-year career with the Broncos (2014-17), New York Giants (2018-19) and New Orleans Saints (2020), he has appeared in 68 games (12 starts) and registered 97 receptions for...
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    Dates and Times for 49ers 2021 Preseason Slate Announced

    Fans can get their first look at the San Francisco 49ers in advance of the regular season as the NFL released the dates and times for all three of the team's preseason matchups. With the addition of the 17th game, the league has reduced its preseason matchups from four to three. Given the...
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