San Francisco 49ers

49ers sign Josh McCown

August 17, 2011
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Forget Daunte Culpepper — the Niners have instead opted for another UFL signal-caller. According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers have signed quarterback Josh McCown. The length of the contract is undisclosed, but it’s likely just a one-year deal. McCown spent his 2010 campaign with the Hartford Colonials, where he became the UFL’s highest-rated [...]

Niners expected to sign Daunte Culpepper

August 15, 2011
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Daunte Culpepper is about to land on his fifth NFL squad. A source told Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com that “all indications” point to the 49ers signing Culpepper to a one-year contract. The veteran quarterback worked out for the Niners on Monday morning and is expected to be on the practice field if the deal is [...]

49ers, Braylon Edwards agree to one-year deal

August 4, 2011
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San Francisco continued to make some serious moves on Thursday; first signing a free agent safety, and now the best available receiver. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers agreed to terms with Braylon Edwards on a one-year, $3.5 million contract. “It’s official #Team17 we have moved to the bay. I’m a proud member of [...]

Donte Whitner rebuffs Bengals, signs with Niners

August 4, 2011
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Shortly after the 49ers made it known that one safety is up for grabs, they agreed to terms with another. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Niners have signed Donte Whitner to a three-year, $11.75 million contract, including $4 million in guarantees. It was a strange turn of events, after the Bengals reportedly reached a [...]

49ers place Taylor Mays on trade block

August 4, 2011
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After just one year, the Niners are trying to unload their former second-round pick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers sent out a “mass email” on Thursday, informing the league’s 31 other clubs that safety Taylor Mays is available for trade. Mays, the former three-time All-American at USC, was the 49th overall pick in [...]

Eric Heitmann likely to miss 2011 season

June 29, 2011
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It’s looking like the Niners’ offensive line will be without its mainstay for the second year in a row. According to CSNBayArea.com, 49ers center Eric Heitmann is expected to miss the upcoming season after recently undergoing neck surgery. The procedure was done to repair a ruptured disk, and was handled by Dr. Robert Watkins four [...]

2011 Draft: Rd. 1: 49ers select Aldon Smith

April 28, 2011
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The San Francisco 49ers made a bit of a hum-drum pick by taking Missouri DE Aldon Smith with the No. 7 overall pick. Smith, who can also stand-up as a linebacker, will bring his talents to the Niners’ 3-4 defense under new coordinator Vic Fangio. Although he only recorded 5.5 last season, he was named [...]

Roger Goodell’s conference call with 49ers fans

April 21, 2011
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Following his call to fans of the New York Giants, commissioner Roger Goodell held another chat with season-ticket holders of the San Francisco 49ers last night. Topics that were discussed include a possible 18-game schedule and the NFL’s labor dispute. The transcript can be found below in its entirety, courtesy of NFLLabor.com. NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER [...]

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