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NFL team personnel watch the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Jan. 28, 2021 04:59 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Mitch Wishnowsky (6) and Robbie Gould (9) celebrate a field goal kicked by Wishnowsky in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
C.J. Beathard excited for another shot as 49ers starting QB

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 07:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) manages to elude the tackle of Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2020 08:00 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) is hugged by teammates after making the game-winning field goal as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. San Francisco won 23-20. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Homeless 49ers get key win before extended trip

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 06:00 PM EST

AP source: 49ers cleared of COVID-19 violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 08:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been cleared of any potential violations of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols following a positive test from...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that Tomlin has been fined $100,000 and the club $250,000 because coaches improperly wore facial coverings last Sunday. The person said Friday, Nov. 6 that Tomlin and the Steelers were disciplined because members of the coaching staff were “not wearing face coverings at all times on the sidelines.” (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
All NFL games on for Week 9 as teams deal with COVID-19

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 02:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violations

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 02:29 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) makes a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
49ers close facility after Bourne's positive COVID-19 test

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2020 11:33 AM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo shows Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrating with head coach Herm Edwards after an NCAA college football game win over Washington State, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won seven games and played in a bowl game in 2018, exceeding outside expectations in its first season under Edwards, the former NFL player, coach and commentator. The Sun Devils took another step last season, winning eight games and the Sun Bowl. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Arizona State adds new coordinators in Edwards' third season

By John Marshall Oct. 28, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jimmy Garoppolo set to return from injury for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 09, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) runs against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase looks over his team during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Camp injuries, virus protocols had some NFL teams scrambling

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 04, 2020 11:12 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) gets a hand on defensive end Dee Ford (55) during drills at NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascareñas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
49ers aim to use pain of Super Bowl loss for fuel in 2020

By Josh Dubow Aug. 27, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85), left, gets low for a block during a drill at the NFL Training Camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, Calif. (Xavier Mascarenas/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Kittle extension completes successful offseason for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 15, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE PLAINS, OHIO, INSTEAD OF ATHENS, OHIO - In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, in The Plains, Ohio, is chosen first by the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 08:26 PM EDT