49ers sign Jimmy Garoppolo to record $137M contract, now highest paid player in NFL
The San Francisco 49ers have signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a record 5-year contract worth $137.5 million, according to the NFL Network.
Jimmy Time! Garoppolo leads 49ers to third straight win
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - As his ecstatic teammates rushed Robbie Gould to celebrate the kicker's game-winning field goal, Jimmy Garoppolo slowly walked the other way despite his own spectacular first home start and pulling off a wild December win against a playoff contender.
Report: 49ers' Reid calls NFL social justice campaign a 'charade'
The NFL is committing nearly $90 million over the next seven years to social justice causes in a three-segment plan that involves league players, but according to a report, 49ers' safety Eric Reid has called the commitment "a charade".
49ers turn to Jimmy Garoppolo as starting quarterback
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are ready for the start of the Jimmy Garoppolo era after announcing Tuesday that the franchise's quarterback of the future will make his first start for the team this week.
49ers acquire QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd-round pick
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers acquired their quarterback of the future on Tuesday by trading for New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo. The Niners agreed to send a 2018 second-round pick to the Patriots in the deal that will be official once Garoppolo passes a physical. He is expected to be introduced at a news conference later Tuesday.
49ers & police unions united on gun safety
At Levi's Stadium Thursday, there was a different kind of police procession.. Nearly a dozen members of various associations across the country joined with the Red-and-Gold in hopes of creating safer communities.
NFL expects Kaepernick invite to next players' meeting
NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart says the league expects Colin Kaepernick to be invited to the next meeting between owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives.
Packers fans petition to bring Colin Kaepernick to Green Bay
After losing star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury, Green Bay Packers fans are calling for the team to sign free agent Colin Kaepernick to replace him.
49ers release LB Ahmad Brooks after 8 seasons with team
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have released outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks after eight seasons with the team.
Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for former 49er Colin Kaepernick
NEW YORK (AP) - Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
49ers volunteer to remodel San Jose autism center
Members of the San Francisco 49ers are putting their collective brawn to use today. Weeks from from training camp, volunteers and members of the 49ers family laboured in football-type pre-season conditions.
Sources: Former 49er Ray McDonald home searched
Sources tell KTVU that San Jose police searched the home of former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald Monday night, in connection with an alleged sexual assault. A source says a dancer, at an adult night club in Sunnyvale is alleging that McDonald took her to his home and sexually assaulted her.
Kaepernick hands out old suits outside parole office
NEW YORK (AP) - Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has yet to find another NFL job, but he's donating some of his old suits in order to help others find work.
49ers players, patients attend annual prom
Several San Francisco 49ers players attended the seventh annual UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Prom in San Francisco Friday night, where more than 200 teen patients and their friends participated in an event that they otherwise would miss due to a diagnosis or illness.