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49ers provide timetable on Joe Staley’s knee injury
The veteran offensive tackle left the field with a knee injury sustained on the 49ers’ impressive opening touchdown drive, putting a slight damper on the best offensive series of the preseason.
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Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) tackles San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports49ers’ tight end unit not as deep, but now better suited for Shanahan’s offense after McDonald trade
When an opportunity to unload Vance McDonald, a former second-round draft choice who signed a generous extension under the previous regime, John Lynch took it. McDonald wasn’t hand-picked, and though it will take time, eventually, the entire roster will be.
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49ers trading Vance McDonald to Steelers [report]
McDonald is now the second veteran casualty to be cut by the new regime of general manager John Lynch, with longtime linebacker Ahmad Brooks being released last Friday.
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Raheem Mostert breaks out, throws wrench into 49ers’ running back competition
Before Sunday night, most 49ers fans had probably never heard of Raheem Mostart. That’s no longer the case on Monday, after the unknown running back played the role of game breaker in the 49ers’ third preseason game against the Vikings, gaining 130 yards on six total touches, while scoring two touchdowns, including this dazzling 87-yard…
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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.
