George Kittle, Arik Armstead and Several Other 49ers Sign Petition to End Qualified Immunity
Arik Armstead, Ronald Blair III, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, Raheem Mostert, Jaquiski Tartt, Mitch Wishnowsky, former 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower, tight...
49ers EDU Selects 2020 Recipients of the Dr. Harry Edwards 'Follow Your Bliss' Award
The Dr. Harry Edwards "Follow Your Bliss" Award was created in 2017 to celebrate outstanding teachers in the Bay Area and highlight the work they are doing to educate youth, better the community and create...
The Dr. Harry Edwards "Follow Your Bliss" Award was created in 2017 to celebrate outstanding teachers in the Bay Area and highlight the work they are doing to educate youth, better the community, and create the next generation of thought leaders and change-makers.
"I am proud to honor the...
In his third NFL season, Kittle earned first team All-Pro honors following an 85-catch, 1,053-yard, five-touchdown performance in 2019. The tight end garnered those numbers while appearing in 14 games last season. His impact as a run blocker can't be overlooked, either. According to the site...
Why Nick Bosa and Jimmy Garoppolo Created the Ideal Scenario for Trent Williams in SF
After Trent Williams was acquired by the 49ers in April, the left tackle made it clear that San Francisco was his "preferred destination." Despite starting all but one of the 120 career games he's appeared...
Heading into his 11th NFL season, Trent Williams is not only preparing for his first debut with a new team - he is also making a return to the game after missing an entire year of football. A dispute with the Washington Redskins medical staff placed him on the NFI list (Non-football injury and...
George Kittle used Twitter to back his former Iowa football teammates, and others, who have spoken out against instances of "mistreatment and racism" while a part of the program. "My heart aches for my Iowa teammates, my brothers, and my friends," Kittle wrote. "I want them to know that I stand...
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Kyle Shanahan and Richard Sherman spoke about the importance of social justice reform and the need to speak out against ignorance and racism.
3. NFL Coaches Return to Facilities, But NOT the 49ers
At the start of the worldwide pandemic, the league stood on the decision to not allow teams to assemble until it is approved for all 32 clubs to return to their facilities to avoid the notion of competitive advantages. That idea changed on...
In response to the recent outrage caused by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, members of the NFL are speaking up to advocate for social justice and unity. Several members of the San Francisco 49ers continued the conversation by joining the #BlackoutTuesday efforts to express solidarity...
With everything that's going on in the Bay Area and the country right now, can you share how you've addressed that with the team, with the players?
"Yeah, we all started talking about it on Monday. It's really continued all the way up until today. Not one day's gone by where we haven't...
While teams are continuing their offseason programs virtually, head coach Kyle Shanahan has made it a point to address the social issues head on with 49ers players and coaching staff. Players have acknowledged the head coach joining in on several positional meetings to check in and keep things...
Social Justice Organizations You Can Support
Alive & Free works to keep young people alive and free, unharmed by violence, and free from incarceration. They provide young people with opportunity and support to build positive lives for themselves and to move into contributing roles in society...
[unable to retrieve full-text content]49ers CEO Jed York joined 'NFL Now' to discuss the fight against racial equality, 49ers players take to social media in support of #blackouttuesday.
Was there one inspirational moment in team history that confirmed your 49ers fandom?
There isn't one moment that confirmed my fandom since I've been a fan since birth, but the most special moment that I can think of was The Catch III featuring my daughter's favorite player, Alex Smith, and my...
The WON online magazine provides members with insight into the team featuring columns from coaching staff, player spotlights, event recaps and a look back at iconic historical moments. This month, the magazine features defensive back Tarvarius Moore, special teams coordinator Richard Hightower...
On behalf of the San Francisco 49ers and Chegg, congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduates on all of your achievements! Watch the full graduation below to see special messages from 49ers players, coaches and special guests and photos of the Class of 2020.
People throughout our country are hurting. Emotions are raw, and rightfully so. Heinous acts have been committed in recent weeks. Before we are able to realize impactful change, we must first have the courage and compassion as human beings to come together and acknowledge the problem: black men...
The 49ers have continued to invest in the counter attack to the quarterback position by adding impact players to the defensive line. When San Francisco traded for Dee Ford in March of 2019, the 49ers expected him to be a complement to their (hoped) rookie edge rusher, Nick Bosa.
He was, but...
Campbell Union School District (CUSD) celebrated the award of $10,000 in financial and in-kind resources to expand nutrition and physical activity programs. Thanks to a partnership with CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE, the 5-2-1-0 Program, Campbell Union School District's Expanded Learning...