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Rookie C.J. Beathard throws first career touchdown pass
After five straight losses and a discouraging performance in his sixth start of the year, Brian Hoyer was replaced by rookie C.J. Beathard.
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January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly (right) instructs quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Colin Kaepernick files grievance for collusion against NFL owners [report]
Kaepernick has been out of work since the end of last season after opting out of his contract with San Francisco in March.
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Jun 13, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback CJ Beathard (3) throws the ball during the San Francisco 49ers minicamp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Brian Hoyer benched for C.J. Beathard
49ers were finally able to make the move to C.J. Beathard after Hoyer continued to struggle
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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
Foster out and Reid active vs Washington
Rueben Foster had a set back in Thursday’s practice with his high ankle sprain and won’t be available to the 49ers today in their game in Washington
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Aug 11, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) greets fans after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Bowman to visit Raiders, was nearly traded to Saints [report]
The Raiders will reportedly bring in NaVorro Bowman for a look-see, and the 49ers nixed a trade with the Saints for the veteran linebacker
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Aug 31, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Cole Hikutini (46) catches a pass in front of Los Angeles Chargers safety Rayshawn Jenkins (3) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
49ers promote TE Cole Hikutini from the practice squad
Without a backup fullback on the roster, rookie free agent Cole Hikutini could get an opportunity against Washington.
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Sep 10, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
49ers will be without a fullback on Sunday
Klye Juszczyk’s back injury will prevent him from playing Sunday in Washington. The team also lised Reuben Foster (ankle) and Eric Reid (knee) as questionable.
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With Foster likely to return Sunday, let’s remember the best defensive rookies in 49ers history
It’s hard to remember the last time so much was expected from a 49ers rookie. With that in mind, lets take a look back at the top five defensive rookie seasons in franchise history. There have been some great ones.
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Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) throws the ball against San Francisco 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner (99) during the overtime period at Levi’s Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Who will fill 49ers’ leadership role after Bowman’s departure?
NaVorro Bowman was THE alpha male in the 49ers’ locker room, a position he assumed from Justin Smith. Now who on the team can step up?