San Francisco 49ers News

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) DeForest Buckner is feeling pretty comfortable during his first NFL training camp. The San Francisco 49ers’ first-round pick is learning the NFL game from his former college coach, Chip Kelly. He’s playing next to one of his best friends and former Oregon teammates Arik Armstead. Jerry Azzinaro, Buckner’s college position coach, […]

San Francisco’s No. 1 wide receiver explained to Murph and Mac what’s different about Kaepernick in 2016, and also why he wants no part in making the decision at quarterback.

Sunday’s preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium against the Texans will be one of the most noteworthy NFL exhibition games on the schedule. It’s still unclear if Blaine Gabbert or Colin Kaepernick will start the game, or if each quarterback will rotate in the first quarter, sacrificing rhythm for fair repetitions.

49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward joined Tolbert & Lund to discuss Chip Kelly’s first training camp in Santa Clara and making the switch from safety to nickel corner to outside corner.

Chip Kelly revealed major injury news at his press conference Friday in Santa Clara. Wide receiver Eric Rogers, who joined the 49ers soon after Kelly agreed to become head coach, will miss the entire 2016 season after sustaining a torn ACL Thursday during training camp.

Linebacker NaVorro Bowman said his new extension provides a good example for his younger teammates. The 49ers’ locker room leader this week signed a $44 million, four-year extension, including $20 million guaranteed.

Former 49ers offensive lineman Harris Barton joins Murph & Mac to talk about Eddie DeBartolo Jr. and playing under him during the glory days.

The 49ers announced they have claimed DB Cleveland Wallace III off waivers from the Houston Texans. In order to make room on the roster, the team has waived LB Lenny Jones. Wallace (5-11, 177) originally signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 5.

Former 49ers President and CEO Carmen Policy joined Murph & Mac on KNBR to talk about the upcoming enshrinement of Eddie DeBartolo Jr. into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend and discuss the legacy left by DeBartolo on the 49ers organization.

The 49ers have locked up their best defensive player until the year 2022, and for a fairly reasonable price tag. GM Trent Baalke tacked on four years to Bowman’s contract, gave him $20 million guaranteed and raised his average annual salary to $11 million. For a variety of reasons, this is nothing but positive news for the 49ers.