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Smith also said Thursday that his perceived feud with Michael Crabtree was "blown out of proportion" and that he called the wide receiver to apologize and clear the air. He said their relationship is fine and they're working to find a rhythm on the field that has never developed.
The San Francisco 49ers have raised the estimate for a new stadium in Santa Clara by $50 million.
Alex Smith is playing the part of quarterback, coach and even part-time media relations liaison this summer for the San Francisco 49ers.
The NFL lockout is good for no one. Players don't benefit from it, the league doesn't benefit from it, and the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams hardest hit by it.
Colin Kaepernick recently had a surgical procedure on his lower left leg that the San Francisco 49ers believe will have no impact on the second-round pick's rookie season.
San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke looked for one clear trait to shine above all others when evaluating players ahead of the NFL draft: Versatility.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said "Alex Smith is a 49er" and all indications are he will stay put once teams can sign players.
The Niners added depth to their depleted backfield Saturday, taking Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter with the 115th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL draft -- the first of eight selections by San Francisco on the draft's final day.
The San Francisco 49ers have traded up to take Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick with the 36th overall pick in the NFL draft.
The San Francisco 49ers looked past big-name Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert and picked his lesser-known defensive teammate instead.
In the midst of the ongoing dispute between owners and players, the NFL draft gets underway Thursday night with speculation swirling around who the local teams will pick.
The San Francisco 49ers will partner with a high profile marketing company, CAA Sports, to sell naming rights for the proposed stadium in Santa Clara, the team announced Wednesday.
Hall of Fame fullback Joe Perry, the first player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and nicknamed "The Jet" for his speed, has died. He was 84.
The NFL Draft will go on as usual this week, even though the lockout continues in the league's contract dispute with players.
