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3. Depth in the Secondary One of the biggest storylines this offseason was the 49ers changes, or lack there of, in the secondary. San Francisco’s lone additions included Verrett in free agency and rookie cornerback Tim Harris in the sixth round of the draft. San Francisco forced just seven...

“I’ll go through my notes and say, ‘Hey, you did this well. You can improve on this.’ He’s very prideful,” Woods said. “Giving up a play on the practice field means something to him. … I make sure to evaluate every play because I know he’s going to text me.” When the two disagree, it leads to...

Beck will work with the 49ers defensive backs as he is entering his sixth season as an assistant coach for the football and track & field teams at O’Dea (Seattle, WA) High School. Beck, who was a cornerback at Yale University (2001-04), has coached at University School of Nashville (2010-13) and...

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed CB Dontae Johnson to a one-year deal and waived LB Pita Taumoepenu. In addition, the team released OL Anthony Davis. Johnson (6-2, 200), originally entered the NFL as the second of two fourth-round draft picks (129th overall)...

The San Francisco 49ers unveiled the creation of 49ers PRIDE on Wednesday, believed to be the first-ever fan community started by an NFL franchise to directly engage and support LGBTQ+ fans and allies. Prospective members of 49ers PRIDE are invited to sign-up at 49ers.com/PRIDE to join fellow...

The San Francisco 49ers held their second open practice of OTAs on Wednesday, and there were several noteworthy plays on both sides of the football. I'm obligated to share my annual reminder that friends don't let friends overreact -- positively or negatively -- to what happens during OTAs. This...

McGlinchey admitted to getting behind on his footwork towards the end of 2018. He’s spent the offseason concentrating on consistency, grasping the offense and bulking up. He’s added 15 pounds since the end of last season and is already starting to feel the benefits of his added strength at the...

Someone asked Richard Sherman to name what's impressed him most from the first two practices of Organized Team Activities. His response? Jimmy Garoppolo. "Jimmy was threading it today. He got the ball right where he wanted to," Sherman said of the San Francisco 49ers franchise quarterback...

Richard Sherman was looking, and feeling, spry as ever Tuesday afternoon. “I’ve got two legs now,” Sherman said as he jogged to the sidelines for the San Francisco 49ers second practice of OTAs. It's been some time since the 49ers cornerback has felt like his old self. In 2016, he played...

"He's a great teammate, he's a great player and he's a great person," Sherman added. "He's a guy who doesn't complain very often. If you said, 'Hey, you're playing d-line today.' He'd be like, 'OK cool, where do I stand?' He's a guy who goes to work, brings his hard hat every day and gets the...

Pioneering the introduction of fractional ownership to the ticket industry, Season Share announced on Tuesday the launch of its unique product offering with the unveiling of the San Francisco 49ers as their initial partner. The investment arm of the five-time Super Bowl champions, 49ers...

Words of praise echoed the halls of the 49ers Museum on May 14, as 49ers EDU honored the three remarkable recipients of the second annual Dr. Harry Edwards “Follow your Bliss” award in front of their family and colleagues. “Some teachers are good teachers and they teach a subject, and better...

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that they have signed DB Alex Brown to a three-year deal and waived DL Damontre Moore. Brown was a participant in the team’s rookie minicamp. Brown (5-11, 170) joins the 49ers as an undrafted free agent from South Carolina State University. He...

However, Shaw explained that it made sense in Smith’s case. The tight end is already well-developed physically and his skill set is ready for the NFL. Smith’s speed is what it is at this point, and he probably could have only climbed one or two rounds had he stayed in college. As Shaw put it...

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday that they have signed TE Levine Toilolo to a one-year deal and waived S Cameron Glenn. Toilolo (6-8, 268) was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Throughout his six-year career with...

Those desires were largely predicated on Hurd’s wish to play in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Shanahan is commonly lauded for his ability to identify skill players with a specific vision in mind. A player as versatile as Hurd requires a coach with the offensive ingenuity to match. After the 49ers...

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Monday that they have signed LB LaRoy Reynolds to a one-year deal and RB Austin Walter to a three-year deal. In addition, the team has waived DL Ryan Delaire. Reynolds (6-1, 240) originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on...

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have claimed OL Willie Beavers off waivers from the Chicago Bears and waived RB Matthew Dayes. Beavers (6-5, 324) was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He appeared in two games...

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed OL Wesley Johnson to a one-year deal and waived TE Marcus Lucas. Johnson (6-5, 309) was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round (173rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Throughout his five years with the...

Wishnowsky has impressive size and athleticism for his position at 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds. He ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and posted a 32.5-inch vertical. “I’m convinced he could have been a running back or a linebacker,” Whittingham said. “He’s 6-foot-2 and...