49ers Cut DL Darnell Dockett, 5 Others
The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive lineman Darnell Dockett and five other players.
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The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive lineman Darnell Dockett and five other players.
The 49ers now must decide if their Aussie import is ready for prime-time. Jarryd Hayne wrapped up the preseason with the NFL's highest average yardage per carry (7.0 on 25 rushes) and finished second in average punt return yardage (18.1 yards per return).
Bruce Ellington showed he appears back to full strength, while former Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne made his case for a spot on the 53-man roster as San Francisco beat San Diego 14-12 Thursday night to conclude the preseason.
Running back Devontae Booker had 124 combined yards and a touchdown and Utah spoiled Jim Harbaugh's Michigan coaching debut, beating the Wolverines 24-17 on Thursday night.
The San Francisco 49ers will complete their preseason scheudule Thursday night with their traditional exhibition matchup with the San Diego Chargers.
Michigan travels to Utah on Thursday night for their season opener, a game that has to some degree, been overshadowed by the hype surrounding Harbaugh's return to the college ranks. Not that all the interesting stuff will be on the sideline.
Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips has been charged with murder in the death of his cellmate at a Central California prison.
Former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. is a finalist for the 2016 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor
The National Football League announced that Media Day for Super Bowl 50 will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose on the Monday night before the big game.
To really get a sens of how your new head coach is feeling about his team, you have to read his sideline expressions. Thankfully we know them all out here in San Francisco. Here's a translation for some of your head coach's signature faces:
A 35-year-old man Monday agreed to plead no contest to a felony assault charge in an assault at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara last year, his attorney said.
For years, NFL fans have feared the "Madden Curse" - the appearance of their big star on the popular video game's cover. In the past, some of those cover shoots have been followed by poor performances and injuries, leading to the curse rumors.
A grand jury in Santa Clara County has charged former San Francisco 49ers player Ray McDonald with raping a woman in his San Jose home late last year.
Former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin posted on Facebook that difficulties in the profession led him to attempt suicide multiple times, and he wanted to share his struggle with social isolation to help others.
