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49ers notes: Despite injury, Dorsey signs two-year contract extension

Glenn Dorsey might not be ready to play for several more months, but the 49ers feel he’s worth signing for a couple more years.…

Report: Crabtree next 49ers contract target

The 49ers are showing willingness to execute new deals, but will they be able to complete a contract extension with Michael Crabtree soon?…

Notes: Anthony Davis debuts; no-contact for Willis; Ellington praised; Dawson on rebound

Here are some notes as the 49ers practiced Tuesday for the first time in nearly a month without the media lingering beyond warmups: -- Right tackle Anthony Davis is on track to play in the Sept. 7 opener at Dallas.…

Phil Dawson: Even misses are valuable at new stadium

SANTA CLARA -- Phil Dawson said field-goal kicking boils down to two things: aim and execution. He was a little bit off in both categories in his Levi's Stadium debut Sunday, missing from 55 yards looking north and from 44…

Kaepernick on money left on table: ‘What they do with it is really up to them’

In July, the 49ers signed the player charged with protecting Kaepernick’s blindside, left tackle Joe Staley, to a contract extension. Now, would Kaepernick like to see the 49ers use some of the cash he left on the table to work…

Right on: Anthony Davis excited to return from torn biceps; Joe Looney gaining praise in place of Alex Boone

Normalcy returned Tuesday to the right side of the 49ers’ offensive line, in at least one aspect: right tackle Anthony Davis’ practice debut, four months removed from shoulder surgery. There’s still no sight of his neighbor, right guard Alex Boone,…

Kaepernick coped with chipped bone, ruptured capsule in foot last season

Colin Kaepernick has revealed the extent of last season’s foot injury: a chipped bone on his forefoot and a ruptured capsule in the ball of his foot. Kaepernick told the Sacramento Bee he sustained the injury in a Week 2…

Rookie CB Acker: ‘I’m here now’

The three practices in which the 49ers remained on the East Coast to match up daily with the Baltimore Ravens signaled the arrival of a young defensive back. Rookie Kenneth Acker, a sixth-round draft pick from SMU, had mostly been…

Holdout Boone, 49ers remain apart in contract stalemate

Guard Alex Boone remains away from the 49ers in a contract holdout with no indication the sides are any closer to coming together. On Monday, NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt reported Boone turned down a contract that would place him…

Fantex pays out dividends for 49ers TE Vernon Davis stock

Fantex, Inc. announced Monday that it paid a dividend of $0.70 per share for its Fantex Series Vernon Davis Convertible Tracking Stock.…

Bethea after concussion: ‘I’m doing well’

Bethea lined up 14 yards off the line of scrimmage and came crashing up the field in run support on a handoff to Broncos running back C.J. Anderson. Bethea did not see Denver receiver Cody Latimer, who lined up wide…

Notes: Gore not running to panic button; sod gets mixed reviews

Relax, people, it’s the preseason. That was running back Frank Gore’s general message after a 34-0 loss to the Broncos on Sunday afternoon. In their two exhibition games, the 49ers have been outscored 57-3, been outgained 743-417 and lost the…

After 34-0 rout, Jim Harbaugh just wants a backup QB who doesn’t commit turnovers

Coach Jim Harbaugh admits something is “definitely off” with his 49ers, as if getting skunked 34-0 didn’t scream that Sunday in their Levi’s Stadium exhibition debut. Nothing looks more disturbing than the backup-quarterback quandary. Blaine Gabbert’s struggles in relief of…

49ers notes: Rookies Ward, Acker stand out; Dawson’s dubious debut

SANTA CLARA – Midway through the first quarter Sunday, nickel cornerback Jimmie Ward gave up a 15-yard pass to the Broncos' slot receiver. Of course, he happened to be competing against “a legend” on the play. First-round draft pick Jimmie…

Competition continues to find Bowman’s worthy replacement

Competition is heating up between Michael Wilhoite and Chris Borland to be NaVarro Bowman's replacement and right now is too close to call.…

Kaepernick: Levi’s Stadium will be louder than Candlestick

The 49ers didn't give their fans much to cheer about Sunday. But Colin Kaepernick believes their new venue will be louder than Candlestick.…

49ers players not concerned about Dawson’s rare misses

No player spent more time preparing for the first game at Levi’s Stadium than 49ers kicker Phil Dawson. That’s why it counts as even more of a surprise that Dawson performed so poorly Sunday in the 49ers 34-0 loss to…

Colin Kaepernick transcript: ‘I wanted to take the shot, see what he could do with it’

Here is what quarterback Colin Kaepernick had to say after the 34-0 loss to the Denver Broncos, of which he played only two series and was 5-of-9 for 39 yards and a 66.4 passer rating (transcript via Tim Kawakami):  Q:…

49ers shut out 34-0 by Broncos in Levi’s Stadium exhibtion opener

One amenity Levi’s Stadium didn’t come with for the 49ers: points on the scoreboard. The 49ers debuted there Sunday with a 34-0, blowout loss to the Denver Broncos and reigning league MVP Peyton Manning. But, hey, how ‘bout that improved…

James tosses elbow brace: ‘It shows weakness’

Doctors haven't yet given LaMichael James the "full-go," but the man expected to return punts for the 49ers made a strong declaration on Friday.…

Catching up with Michael Crabtree: he’s healthier, slimmer, still confident in himself and teammates

Michael Crabtree was back snagging Colin Kaepernick’s passes Friday, showing no signs of a hamstring injury that sidelined him most of the 49ers training camp. Crabtree wasn’t done, however. He then addressed the Bay Area media for the first time…

49ers’ Ellington too quick for his own good

Ellington is competing for a spot in the 49ers’ offense as, perhaps, a fourth receiver behind veterans Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree and Stevie Johnson. But he is also looking to challenge incumbent LaMichael James as the team's return specialist. In…

Kaepernick on Harbaugh: ‘He’s a maniac’

According to Colin Kaepernick, Jim Harbaugh is a maniac. In an interview with former NFL quarterback and Bleacher Report analyst Chris Simms, Kaepernick opened up about his relationship with his head coach. The two touched on the media's perception of…

Could Smith get stiff punishment following Rice uproar?

Roger Goodell's perceptibly light sentence for Ray Rice caused some uproar in league circles, prompting the NFL to look into harsher player bans moving forward, according to a report.…

Surprise, surprise: 49ers’ biggest camp battle ‘very even’

Niners inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite hasn’t won the most intriguing roster battle of training camp, but he owns a 17-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Right?…

John Harbaugh: Jim’s relationship with media ‘fun to watch’

The 49ers played the Ravens last Thursday night, and the two teams held joint practices on Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Owings Mills, Maryland. Comcast SportsNet Bay Area anchor/reporter Dave Feldman traveled to Baltimore and sat down for an exclusive…

Alex Boone’s tab from 49ers holdout: $900,000 in potential fines, forfeitures

Alex Boone's holdout has exposed him to nearly $900,000 in fines and forfeiture as the 49ers training camp comes to a close this week. The 49ers have Thursday off before their only remaining official practice of camp, that coming Friday…

Practice report: 49ers welcome back numerous key players

On a day on which nose tackle Ian Williams practiced for the first time in almost a year, the 49ers also got back a slew of core players from injuries. Defensive tackles Ray McDonald and Justin Smith returned after lenghty…

Practice 15: James returns to field

Running back LaMichael James, wearing a brace on his right elbow, practiced Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a dislocation more than two weeks ago. James took part in individual and team drills while wearing blue non-contact jersey. He…

Notes: 49ers using caution with Culliver; Brock’s return looming

Before the preseason opener against the Ravens last week, cornerback Chris Culliver hadn’t played a game since a Super Bowl loss to Baltimore 18 months earlier. That game also doubled as the worst performance of his career, as Super Bowl…

49ers notes: Fangio says Borland, Wilhoite duking it out for starting job

When both Michael Wilhoite and Chris Borland started Thursday's preseason opener at inside linebacker, it was an illustration of where things stand in the battle to replace NaVorro Bowman early in the season Michael Wilhoite is trying to hold off…

Kaepernick: Aldon Smith is ‘freak of nature’

Following the 49ers' third and final joint practice with the Ravens, Colin Kaepernick spoke to reporters. When asked about Aldon Smith, the 49ers' quarterback didn't hold back. "He’s a freak of nature out there," Kaepernick said while smiling. "When you…

49ers place special team ace Costanzo on injured reserve; sign linebacker

Apparently, the 49ers didn’t dodge every injury bullet during their six-day trip to Maryland. The team on Wednesday placed linebacker and special teams standout Blake Costanzo on injured reserve and signed another inside linebacker with special teams ability, Kion Wilson.…

‘No doubt,’ Iupati wants to remain with 49ers

Mike Iupati is entering a contract year and wants to remain with the 49ers moving forward. But right now, he just wants to 'win that trophy.'

Jacobs lands on 49ers’ IR list

Wide receiver Chuck Jacobs, whose season ended in the exhibition opener with a knee injury, became the third 49ers player to be placed on the season-ending injured reserve list. Jacobs, running back Kendall Hunter and rookie guard Fou Fonoti each…

Aldon Smith dominating with suspension looming

At the moment, for the 49ers, the news is a bit bittersweet: Aldon Smith has never been better. At least that’s the word coming from those who have seen the 49ers All-Pro outside linebacker in training camp. Jim Harbaugh said…

Preseason Weak 1 Flames/Lames: Hyde takes advantage

With Frank Gore resting against the Ravens, Carlos Hyde was given an opportunity to work with the first team. He ran with it...…

49ers-Ravens Day 3: Teams deem sessions a smashing success; 49ers dodge injuries

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Jim Harbaugh acknowledged that NFL players and coaches are accustomed to high-end accommodations and that when something isn't up to snuff there is plenty of griping.…

49ers Quick Hits: Smith, Davis shine in practices vs. Ravens

The 49ers and Ravens completed their final joint practice on Monday, and Matt Maiocco says that Aldon Smith and Vernon Davis were spectacular over the three sessions.…

Roman: Johnson, Kaepernick building chemistry daily

“Having a lot of good work against a very good Ravens team. Tempo is very similar to what we’d be doing against ourselves, but we get to do it against a different style of defense and certainly different style of…

Kilgore establishing himself in center of 49ers’ line

As the 49ers entered the offseason, there was little question that they would have one new starter on the offensive line. The 49ers may have invested a third-round draft pick in a center, but fourth-year player Daniel Kilgore has given…

Fangio worried referees ‘seeing ghosts out there’

I’ll ask you the same question I just asked Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Which guys on your defense stood out to you at practice? “We had a few guys that have stood out here in these two practices.…

Practice 13: Johnson shines as 49ers make big plays

The 49ers bounced back from an up-and-down first day of joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens with a lot of big plays on both sides of the ball. “I feel we got a lot better today,” 49ers rookie cornerback Dontae…

Practice report, Day 2 vs. Ravens: Defense excels; Willis has stinger; RG Snyder, WR Patton, LB Skov injured

Albeit 18 months late, the 49ers defense stood up Sunday to Joe Flacco, the most valuable player of Super Bowl XLVII. An excellent outing in training camp certainly won’t lessen the sting of losing that Super Bowl to the Baltimore…

49ers to sign wide receiver Lance Lewis, waive Chuck Jacobs

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Wide receiver Lance Lewis, who spent time with Washington and Dallas, signed with the 49ers. To make room, the team waived/injured receiver Chuck Jacobs, who suffered a torn ACL on a kickoff return Thursday against Baltimore.…

Ward holds onto 49ers’ nickel job with solid debut

Jimmie Ward opened the exhibition season Thursday night in the spot the 49ers envisioned when they selected him with the No. 30 overall pick. And he did nothing against the Baltimore Ravens to lose ground in his battle to replace…

Numbers explain why 49ers’ defensive line was dominated

BALTIMORE – Of the 49ers’ six available defensive linemen Thursday night, five had never started an NFL game. Of those five players, three had never played a regular-season snap.…

‘Sorry’ Ellington sparkles in NFL debut

As 49ers rookie wide receiver Bruce Ellington prepared to field the opening kickoff in his NFL debut Thursday night, he took a moment to scan 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium, consider his journey from Moncks Corner, S.C. to the pinnacle of…

Film review: Stevie Johnson strong; Looney, Martin analyzed

Yes, Blaine Gabbert had a rough debut for the 49ers. But he wasn't helped by wide receiver Chuck Jacobs, who dropped a pass in the second quarter and on the next play fell to the ground just shy of the…

Dreamy start: Hyde impressive after sleeping on first carry

BALTIMORE — On Wednesday, rookie running back Carlos Hyde was told he’d get the ball on the 49ers’ first offensive play Thursday. That information had the second-round pick up late running through different scenarios before his first NFL carry. “I…
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