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![Joshua Garnett to miss first month of regular season [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/08/31133156/J-Garnett.jpg)
Joshua Garnett to miss first month of regular season [report]
After injuring his knee on August 5, the 49ers were initially hopeful that 2016 first-round pick Joshua Garnett would be ready for the start of the regular season. That is no longer the case.
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Five veteran 49ers on roster bubble heading into final preseason game
After the final preseason game vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday evening, the San Francisco 49ers will have until 1 pm PT on Saturday to cut their roster from 90 players to 53, as they prepare for Week 1 of the regular season.
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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 SportsShanahan details how Reuben Foster is ‘infectious to other players’
The 49ers ended up taking the Alabama linebacker at the end of the first round, a pick that many considered to be a steal. That sentiment hasn’t changed with the 49ers just over a week away from their season opener versus the Carolina Panthers.
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![Lions trade former first-round guard to 49ers for fifth-round pick [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/08/31093140/LT.jpg)
Lions trade former first-round guard to 49ers for fifth-round pick [report]
San Francisco has traded a 2019 fifth round draft pick in exchange for the Lions offensive guard, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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![Former 49ers’ linebacker Ahmad Brooks signing with Green Bay Packers [report]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/82/2017/08/30110928/Aug25pre12.jpg)
January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tackle Garry Gilliam (79) blocks San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsFormer 49ers’ linebacker Ahmad Brooks signing with Green Bay Packers [report]
Five days after the San Francisco 49ers cut linebacker Ahmad Brooks, the 33-year-old Brooks found a new home with the Green Bay Packers.
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Aug 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) after a catch during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY SportsJohn Lynch to KNBR: 49ers have done ‘due diligence’ on cornerback Joe Haden
Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden is on the market, and 49ers’ general manager John Lynch indicated the franchise is interested.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsJaquiski Tartt forcing his way into 49ers’ defensive game plans
On Sunday evening in Minnesota, first-year 49ers’ defensive coordinator Robert Saleh did what few defensive coordinators for the team have done in the past decade. Saleh took a healthy NaVorro Bowman off the field.
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsDespite topping depth chart, Hyde has yet to quell doubts about fit in 49ers’ scheme
When Kyle Shanahan was introduced as the 49ers’ head coach this offseason, there was no question that San Francisco’s offense would take on a completely different shape.
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49ers provide timetable on Joe Staley’s knee injury
The veteran offensive tackle left the field with a knee injury sustained on the 49ers’ impressive opening touchdown drive, putting a slight damper on the best offensive series of the preseason.
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Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) tackles San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports49ers’ tight end unit not as deep, but now better suited for Shanahan’s offense after McDonald trade
When an opportunity to unload Vance McDonald, a former second-round draft choice who signed a generous extension under the previous regime, John Lynch took it. McDonald wasn’t hand-picked, and though it will take time, eventually, the entire roster will be.
