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The NFL has announced a punishment for a San Francisco 49ers star following the team’s recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 49ers are starting backup quarterback Mac Jones, who will be making his fifth appearance in seven games in place of Brock Purdy. The Niners are getting somewhat healthier with the return of star tight end George Kittle,
While the loss already had to sting by itself, San Francisco's three-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams may find himself having even more disdain for the Week 6 loss. With 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter and the 49ers trailing 27-19, Williams got tangled up with Tampa Bay safety Tykee Smith.
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NFL insider provides mixed bag of injury updates on 49ers' Brock Purdy and George Kittle
The San Francisco 49ers had quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle back at practice on Wednesday, but are they both on track to play?
The San Francisco 49ers are fighting to stay relevant in a season that keeps testing their depth. Injuries have ravaged the roster, particularly on defense, where the losses of star edge rusher Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner for the year have left gaping holes in what was supposed to be an elite unit.
The NFL fined 49ers left tackle Trent Williams $11,593 for unnecessary roughness in San Francisco's Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The San Francisco 49ers are interested in trading for Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, but Cincinnati is unwilling yet.
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49ers linked to 6 pass rushers by insiders in NFL trade rumors
The San Francisco 49ers need to address their issues getting after the quarterback, so an ESPN insider suggested a few players for them to check out.