Antoine Winfield Jr. picked as the top safety in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Antoine Winfield Jr.'s stellar play on the field earned him a lucrative contract this offseason that was the richest ever for any defensive back.
Christian McCaffrey picked as the top running back in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
On a San Francisco offense filled with playmakers, Christian McCaffrey was the most productive by far last season when he became the 12th player ever to top 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 20 TDs in the same season.
Pac-12 posts an impressive haul in the NFL draft before the conference breaks up
The final season of the Pac-12 turned out to be as big a hit in the NFL draft as it was on the field.
Why did the NFL change the kickoff rule and how will it be implemented?
NFL owners were busy this week, approving a series of rule changes that address player safety, overhaul the kickoff and expand the use of instant replay.
NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs
The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.
Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.
49ers’ Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl
Jauan Jennings' historic Super Bowl milestone will turn into only a footnote after his San Francisco 49ers lost the game.
Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB
Minutes after the San Francisco 49ers finished off a stunning comeback to win the NFC championship, star defender Nick Bosa pulled aside quarterback Brock Purdy and marveled at his journey.
The front-running 49ers showed off their comeback ability in their playoff opener
The San Francisco 49ers spent most of the season as dominant front-runners, racing out to early leads and putting teams away with relative ease.
49ers look to get over the NFC title game hurdle after losing the past 2 years
The most taxing part of getting to the precipice of the Super Bowl only to fall short might be the long journey just to return to that stage for another shot.
