49ers The 49ers are off to a hot start at 3-0, and a big reason for that is the number of first, second and third-year players who have stepped up into big roles, especially on defense. San Francisco is getting a lot out of guys like first-round DL Mykel Williams, third-round CB Upton Stout, LB Dee Winters and fifth-round S Marques Sigle, to name a few. “It speaks to the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Marvin Harrison, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, 49ers, Cardinals
AFC Notes: Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey, Geno Smith, Chargers, Raiders
Chargers Chargers WR Keenan Allen believes that he was undervalued in free agency. “I thought I got a little bit downplayed,'” Allen said, via ESPN, about free agency. He added that he enjoyed having a chip on his shoulder, but “not for this cheap.” Chargers S Derwin James received a $17,389 fine for a leg whip. According to Jordan Schultz, Chargers S Elijah Molden is dealing … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Keenan Allen, Ladd McConkey, Geno Smith, Chargers, Raiders
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Mac Jones, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers In an alternate universe, the 49ers draft QB Mac Jones with the No. 3 pick they traded up for in 2021 instead of Trey Lance, and things play out differently from there. In this one, Jones’ winding path as a player has eventually brought him back to San Francisco, as he picked them as a free agent this offseason. After getting the start and the win this weekend, it looks … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Mac Jones, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers Elevate Two, Place OT Spencer Burford On IR
Per Matt Barrows, the 49ers are elevating WR Malik Turner and QB Adrian Martinez to the active roster for Week 3. They are also placing OT Spencer Burford on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Burford, 25, was drafted by the 49ers with the No. 134 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of UT-San Antonio. He signed a four-year, $4,332,056 rookie contract … [Read more...] about 49ers Elevate Two, Place OT Spencer Burford On IR
49ers Rule Out DE Nick Bosa With Knee Injury
The 49ers announced that they have ruled out DE Nick Bosa for the remainder of Week 3 due to a knee injury. Bosa, 27, is a former first-round pick of the 49ers back in 2019. He finished out the final year of his four-year, $33,551,874 rookie contract that included a $22,421,364 signing bonus. The 49ers opted to pick up Bosa’s fifth-year option back in April of 2022, which was … [Read more...] about 49ers Rule Out DE Nick Bosa With Knee Injury