So it shouldn’t come as a surprise when The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports that Amari Cooper, who recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, drew interest from the 49ers re-joining the Raiders. The 49ers don’t entertain the idea of a player like Cooper without their wide receiver room decimated with injuries. It also could be a sign that players like …
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SANTA CLARA – Once Brian Robinson Jr. made his 49ers practice debut Monday next to Christian McCaffrey, Robinson made a promise that could resonate around the NFL. “My job right now is just to complement him the best way I can,” Robinson said, “and we’re going to be the best duo in the league.” Coach Kyle Shanahan’s run-oriented scheme should …
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Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email newsletters, including “The Dime.” The 49ers underwent a light, non-padded practice session Monday and enjoyed the return of several players. Defensive linemen Mykel Williams and CJ West, offensive lineman Ben Bartch, quarterback Mac Jones, linebacker Tatum Bethune, and safety Richie Grant were …
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Nick WagonerAug 25, 2025, 03:45 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 and …
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I’ve since learned from sources inside and outside the building that the 49ers reached out to numerous other teams in attempts to land a replacement for Aiyuk, sometimes exploring transactions with far lower marquee value. For example, the Raiders, who are believed to be receptive to stockpiling picks in anticipation of positioning themselves to draft a quarterback next spring, were …
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The San Francisco 49ers announced a handful of transactions ahead of Monday’s practice. Quarterbacks Carter Bradley and Tanner Mordecai were waived/injured. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he believed Mac Jones would be ready by Week 1. Now that the preseason is over, Brock Purdy will take the lion’s share of reps at practice. Defensive linemen Jaylon Allen and Shakel Brown …
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The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have acquired RB Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026. In order to make room on the roster, the team has waived WR Malik Knowles. Robinson Jr. (6-1, 225) was originally drafted by the Commanders in the third round (98th overall) of the 2022 NFL …
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The physical has been passed, and the move is official. Brian Robinson, who had become the odd man out for Adams Peters’ Commanders, has been traded to the team from which Peters arrived. The 49ers announced the deal on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers waived receiver Malik Knowles in order to create a roster spot for Robinson. A third-round pick in …
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SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in their preseason finale. Here are the players who stood out. Keep in mind, Brian Robinson Jr. did not play in this game because the trade for him hasn’t been made official yet. I assume it will be made official tomorrow, and the 49ers simply didn’t want to …
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