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Jed York doesn’t believe Colin Kaepernick is being blackballed
49ers CEO Jed York was reportedly an outspoken voice in a joint meeting between NFL owners and players earlier this week, that focused on how the league can begin to better address the topics of police brutality and racial inequality that have been the subject of player protests since last season.
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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers team CEO Jed York looks on from the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
49ers’ players appreciate York’s stand on individual freedom
49ers players pleased that their individual freedoms are recognized by owner Jed York, which isn’t happening in Dallas.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Expect changes in 49ers’ defense on Sunday
The 49ers are expected to rotate Eric Reid, Reuben Foster, Tony McDaniel, and Ahkello Witherspoon in on defense this Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Don’t be too quick to call Arik Armstead soft or a bust
49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Arik Armstead was playing good football before he broke his hand, and that he dominated the man in front of him with only one good hand.
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49ers release veteran cornerback Hall who signed last week [report]
A week after signing veteran cornerback Leon Hall, his time with the 49ers is over before stepping foot on the field, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers team CEO Jed York looks on from the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
NFL owners Jerry Jones and Jed York in oppositon over protest issue
Jerry Jones wants all NFL players standing for the national anthem, while Jed York believes in his players’ right to protest. Their different philosophies will clash Sunday at Levi’s when the teams meet.
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Reid: Colin Kaepernick’s presence missed at meeting with NFL owners
“Colin is instrumental because he started the protest. he has a special place in this,” Reid said.
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Foster apologizes to organization and fans for robbery incident
“Thank God we safe,” Foster said. “We made it out OK.”
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Eric Reid ‘encouraged’ after meeting between NFL players and owners
He said the players will again meet in a couple weeks to cement plans for joint campaigns between the league and players to address inequality.
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
49ers’ linebackers Foster, Armstrong outrun robbers in San Francisco [report]
A local website reported that Ray-Ray Armstrong and Reuben Foster narrowly averted an armed robbery after clubbing in the city.