NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums

NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.

49ers rookie Javon Kinlaw adjusts to NFL
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KTVU's Joe Fonzi reports on Javon Kinlaw who is looking to make his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam

The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.

Football returns and so do sports bars. Sort of.

Sports bars around the Bay Area are prepping for the return of professional football in hopes it will boost business.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

'It's like an apocalyptic state,' Shanahan says as 49ers get ready amid smoke

With their season opener days away, the 49ers reflected on the impact of the wildfires in California and the smoke hovering above their stadium in Santa Clara.

EA Sports adds Kaepernick to 'Madden NFL 21' as free agent QB

EA Sports announced that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback will be featured in "Madden NFL 21," which will be the first time he appears since the 2016 edition of the video game.

Weak 1 of NFL season in pandemic draws near
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The San Francisco 49ers, the defending NFC champions, begin the 2020 season on Sunday, but no fans will be in attendance in Santa Clara to witness it. Plus, team owners from around the league announced a COVID-19 testing plan.

Cal cornerback Camryn Bynum declares for 2021 NFL draft

Bynum had originally planned to play this fall as a fifth-year senior for Cal before the season postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raiders bring back T Sam Young, place LB Tanner Muse on IR

Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said Sunday that Young will rejoin the team as the backup behind Trent Brown on the right side and Kolton Miller on the left.

49ers GM: WR Deebo Samuel 'has a shot' to play in opener

Samuel broke his foot in June during informal workouts with teammates in Tennessee and hasn’t been able to practice since.

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The move with Samuel means he is eligible to play the season opener Sept. 13 against Arizona instead of staying on the NFI list because of a broken foot for at least the first eight weeks of the season.

49ers to stay at Greenbrier between East Coast games

The 49ers are scheduled to play road games Sept. 20 against the New York Jets and Sept. 27 against the New York Giants at the New Jersey Meadowlands.

49ers place star linebacker Fred Warner on COVID-19 list

The list is used for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have been in close contact with an infected person.