When the San Francisco 49ers signed center Weston Richburg to a five-year, $47.5 million contract back in 2018, most skeptics figured they overpaid. He ended up turning in a darn good first two seasons, starting a combined 28 games while helping ... mehr
Due to a contract restructure last year, Richburg has an $11.46 million cap hit for the 2021 season. The 49ers would save a mere $4.5 million by releasing him outright. mehr
49ers center Weston Richburg was unable to play for the entire 2020 season after undergoing knee and shoulder surgeries. Now he could be out even longer. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Richburg recently had hip surgery and ... mehr
Between the long road to recovery and his 2021 salary, it’s possible that Richburg has played his last down in San Francisco. The surgery may even spell the end of his career. mehr
Given the importance of the quarterback position, though, the fact that Garoppolo has missed almost half his starts since truly taking over as the guy in San Francisco is discouraging. mehr
The 49ers glanced at Tom Brady last offseason. They stuck with Jimmy Garoppolo, and he played only six games because of high ankle sprains. This offseason again has offered uncertainty about Garoppolo’s future with the 49ers, even as ... mehr
The San Francisco 49ers continue to say they’re committed to Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback, but reports indicate they’re acting a bit differently behind the scenes. mehr
Bridgewater went 4-11 as a starter last season, completing 69.1% of his passes for 3,733 yards and 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also ran for 279 yards and five TDs. mehr
Bridgewater inked a three-year, $60M+ deal with the Panthers last year to replace Cam Newton under center. Unfortunately, the highly respected veteran didn’t live up to the deal. mehr
The 49ers' offseason hinges on what happens with Williams, who will rightly earn a major payday wherever he lands. mehr
If Garoppolo were to be traded eventually, the Patriots would have to be considered as a potential suitor considering that it was Bill Belichick who brought him into the league with a second-round pick back in 2014. mehr
Yes, 49ers G.M. John Lynch said recently that he has no doubt that Jimmy Garoppolo will be the team’s 2021 starting quarterback. Yes, there is good reason to doubt whether that actually and ultimately will be the case. Lynch, frankly, said ... mehr
John Lynch said he has no doubt “at all” Garoppolo will be under center for the 49ers in Week 1 if he is healthy. mehr
Jimmy Garoppolo has seen his name mentioned in trade rumors for quite some time, but it now seems safe to conclude that he will be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in 2021. mehr
Lynch did expand on Garoppolo’s injury issues and the need to have better in-house options if he’s not able to go. mehr
The 49ers at least glanced at Tom Brady last offseason. Speculation was they might have a wandering eye again this offseason. But General Manager John Lynch was as definitive as he has been about the team’s starting quarterback for 2021. ... mehr
There has been a lot of talk about the Green Bay Packers adding an important free agent on defense to help the team reach and possibly win the Super Bowl next season. mehr
The football world and the tech world left scars on Willis, but a convergence of the two has given him a purpose in his post-football life. mehr
Former 49ers receiver Dick Witcher has died, the team announced Tuesday. Witcher was 76. Witcher spent his entire eight-year career with the 49ers. The team selected him in the eighth-round of the 1966 draft. He appeared in 109 games with 59 ... mehr
49ers GM John Lynch said last month the 49ers will make a strong effort to retain Kyle Juszczyk. The team has begun its effort to retain its fullback of the past four seasons. mehr
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is scheduled to become a free agent next month. The 49ers would love to keep him off the market. The sides have had “a few preliminary exchanges” about a potential return, Josina Anderson reports. Anderson adds ... mehr
49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa had his 2020 cut well short when he tore his ACL in Week 2 against the Jets. He was coming off a defensive rookie of the year season, recording 9.0 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and 25 quarterback hits in the regular ... mehr
While last season was a disappointment for the 49ers, they could quickly be back in contention if Bosa and the rest of his teammates are healthy and still play at the level they did in the 2019 season. mehr
After signing a one-year, $1.05 million deal with the 49ers last March, wide receiver Travis Benjamin elected to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. At the time of his decision in August, he was only a few weeks removed from ... mehr
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has a rather high opinion of Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin. McLaurin, who has racked up 145 catches, 2,037 yards and 11 touchdowns in his two seasons in D.C., has flashed star potential ... mehr
Even with the Texans pushing back against taking trade calls, this isn’t going to die down any time soon. mehr
The 49ers are going to be stoked to have him back next season, especially if they get an even better version of him in 2021. mehr
The Niners will likely trade Garoppolo only if they can land Deshaun Watson. Otherwise, they probably believe Jimmy G. gives them their best chance of contending next season. mehr
Sherman went out of his way to praise Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin, suggesting that a better supporting cast would make the former Ohio State standout a star. mehr
San Francisco running back Raheem Mostert missed half the 2020 season with an ankle injury, but when he was healthy, he showed off his home run ability. Specifically, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Mostert was the single fastest ... mehr
Peters is entering his 19th season in the NFL. Before joining the Niners, the prior eight seasons (2009-16) with the Broncos, serving as their director of college scouting. mehr
In January, 49ers vice president of player personnel Adam Peters interviewed for the Panthers’ general manager vacancy, and although he didn’t get that job, he has been named as a likely candidate to be a future GM. So it’s not ... mehr
Radrizzani talked with ¡Qué Golazo! about returning to the Premier League, and his hopes for Marcelo Bielsa's return mehr
San Francisco pass rusher Dee Ford has missed more games than he has played and has primarily been a backup since the 49ers signed him to a five year, $85.5 million contract in 2019. Ordinarily, that would mean he’d get cut. But ... mehr
