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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsFoster showing early signs he could be steal of 2017 Draft
Reuben Foster’s talent was unquestioned, his run-stopping skills unparalleled by his 2017 draft peers, and his ability to lay devastating hits on opposing ball carriers widely praised. Yet even with all of the accolades Foster racked up playing for college football’s top program, Alabama, 30 picks passed before Foster was selected in this year’s draft.
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Jimmie Ward receives good news after scare in pregame warm ups
After being out of action all preseason with a hamstring injury, Jimmie Ward was taken off the physically-unable-to-perform list last week and rejoined the 49ers in practice for the first time the beginning of training camp. On Sunday night before the team’s third preseason game, Ward was worried his time off the injury report might…
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Eric Reid explains decision to resume national anthem protest
Last season, 49ers safety Eric Reid was one of the first players to join then teammate Colin Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial inequality in the United States.
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) passes during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsDespite loss, 49ers starters outplay Vikings in best showing of preseason
If the third preseason game is the most important test for a football team preparing for the regular season, the 49ers emerged from their battle with the Vikings with a passing grade.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsEric Reid kneels during the national anthem before 49ers game
Almost exactly one year after 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick began his national anthem protests, 49ers’ safety Eric Reid was spotted kneeling along the San Francisco sideline prior to his team’s contest against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday evening.
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Five 49ers’ players with the most to prove on Sunday night
After defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason opener, the new-look San Francisco 49ers were dismantled by the Denver Broncos last Saturday in a game marred by turnovers and penalties.
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January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tackle Garry Gilliam (79) blocks San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsAhmad Brooks’ release ends yet another era for 49ers
The release of Ahmad Brooks, the second-longest tenured player on the San Francisco 49ers is just further proof the new regime is doing things its own way.
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Grandfather of 49ers rookie finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
On Friday, his grandfather, was named as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018.
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Jul 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner (99) warms up during the San Francisco 49ers training camp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsShanahan provides injury updates on Buckner, Ward
Two players that the 49ers expect big things from on the defensive end – DeForest Buckner and Jimmie Ward – have missed time due to injury, and are working their way back to full strength before the September 10 season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.
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49ers to release Ahmad Brooks [report]
Brooks has started for the 49ers since the 2011 season. He amassed 51.5 sacks in his eight seasons with San Francisco, and led or was tied for the team lead in sacks since the 2013 season.
