Niners Wire

There’s a clear path to the postseason for the San Francisco 49ers that started in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and continues in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks. The game at Tampa Bay was a virtual must-win for the previously 4-4 49ers. A loss to fall to 4-5 could have been catastrophic. Alas, they pulled out a 23-20 victory on the road. While it was a … [Read more...] about 49ers schedule: Week 11 game vs. Seahawks a virtual must-win

The San Francisco 49ers might once again be dealing with a missing specialist. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky has been dealing with a back injury that flared up during the team’s Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday said the team would be evaluating treatment options, and left Wishnowsky’s status for Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks up in … [Read more...] about 49ers roster move isn’t good news for ailing specialist

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their Week 11 practices with a handful off injury issues keeping players from practicing in full. In total, nine players were either absent from the session or limited. Three were limited, and four others missed the first practice of the week due to injury. Among the non-injury related absences were cornerback Charvarius Ward and left tackle … [Read more...] about 3 49ers starters miss 1st practice of Week 11 due to injury

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday had some good news regarding tight end George Kittle. Kittle injured his hamstring during the 49ers’ Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shanahan told reporters in a press conference before Wednesday’s practice that the All-Pro tight end wouldn’t take part in Wednesday’s session, but that the expectation was for … [Read more...] about George Kittle to miss practice, but injury update is good for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are locking up one of their top young defenders on a long-term contract. According to Fox Sports’s Jordan Schultz, the 49ers and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir have agreed to a five-year deal worth up to $92 million. There are no details on the deal yet. The $18.4 million average annual value is the 12th-highest in the NFL among cornerbacks. Lenoir, 25, … [Read more...] about 49ers breakout star DB gets big-time contract extension