The 49ers needed a little quarterback insurance, and that’s exactly what they got.
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What to make of 49ers’ signing of Javon Hargrave, and hindsight of the DeForest Buckner trade
Sometimes the 49ers still have the capacity to surprise.
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Jimmy Garoppolo signs three-year deal with Raiders [report]
The era is finally over.
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49ers sign Pro Bowl defensive tackle to four-year deal, re-sign another interior lineman [report]
This is a big one.
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Multiple teams targeting 49ers offensive lineman in free agency [report]
One of the consistent rumors before the free agency period has been that DeMeco Ryans and Houston Texans are interested in poaching a number of 49ers free agents.
49ers likely interested in two former Rams in free agency
It appears the Rams are in the midst of a partial fire sale, and that could provide an opportunity for the 49ers to swoop in and sign some quality players.
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Schefter: Two teams expected to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo when free agency opens Monday [report]
Jimmy Garoppolo will finally be leaving the 49ers this offseason, and we have an early idea of where he might end up.
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Contract details emerge for Tashaun Gipson’s one-year deal with 49ers [report]
Tashaun Gipson’s emergence in 2022 was one of the most unlikely stories of the season for the 49ers. He’ll be back for an encore in 2023.
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49ers among 12 teams at Odell Beckham Jr. workout [report]
The NFL free agency window is about to swing open this week.
Matt Maiocco breaks down what position the 49ers will prioritize most in free agency
The 49ers have 22 players about to hit restricted free agency next week.
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Bears trade No. 1 overall pick in exchange for draft capital and WR [report]
The Chicago Bears have decided they are going to continue riding with Justin Fields, and have cashed out on the No. 1 pick in the draft.
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Tashaun Gipson’s future becomes clearer as free agency approaches [report]
It appears Tashaun Gipson has decided against retirement.
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Brock Purdy undergoes successful surgery, timeline for return set [report]
Finally a bit of good news regarding the 49ers’ quarterback situation.
Murph: On the eve of Purdy’s elbow surgery, the only certainty is the uncertainty
Brock Purdy’s surgery to repair his UCL is scheduled for Friday.
49ers set NFL record, net league-high 7 compensatory draft picks
Who needs your own draft picks when you’ve got compensatory picks?
Mike McGlinchey reflects on future in interview with KNBR
It doesn’t sound like 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey is going to be back.
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Jimmy Garoppolo could reunite with former coach in free agency [report]
Most of the news in recent days has been regarding the quarterbacks at the top of the market.
Here’s what ESPN believes the 49ers would have to give up in hypothetical Lamar Jackson trade
There are two questions regarding the 49ers and Lamar Jackson.
Ravens choose to play hardball: Place nonexclusive tag on Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is now technically off the open market. From a practical standpoint, however, he’s up for grabs.
Jimmie Ward doesn’t seem to agree with 49ers’ assessment of how position change happened
The 49ers and Jimmie Ward seem to remember the past a little differently when it comes to Ward’s position change midway through last season.
Matt Barrows explains why he thinks it’s likely Robbie Gould returns to 49ers despite recent comments
Is Robbie Gould’s time with the 49ers really over?
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Saints sign Derek Carr to massive deal, make him top 10 highest paid QB [report]
Derek Carr is the first quarterback to get signed (though not officially) during the 2023 offseason, and the deal could have a very interesting effect on the market.
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49ers evaluating at least 3 veteran QBs in free agency [report]
And, is Tom Brady a possibility?
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Robbie Gould says he will not return to 49ers [report]
Robbie Gould says he’ll be elsewhere next season.
Matt Maiocco discusses possibility of 49ers pursuing Khalil Mack
The rumor de jour on Friday is that five-time All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack is likely to be traded or released by the Los Angeles Chargers due to salary cap issues.