49ers Off-Season News

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More off-season news to follow as it happens.

Niners cut longtime leading tackler Smith, 02/19/2008
The San Francisco 49ers waived linebacker Derek Smith, cutting ties with their longtime leading tackler whose role was assumed last season by rookie Patrick Willis.

Niners hire offensive line coach, 02/15/2008
The San Francisco 49ers hired Chris Foerster on Friday as their offensive line coach, a job he'll share with embattled incumbent George Warhop.

Hill re-signs with 49ers to compete for job, 02/07/2008
The San Francisco 49ers announced the team has re-signed quarterback Shaun Hill . Hill was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on February 29.

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Isaac Bruce to Wear Jerry Rice’s No. 80, 03/10/2008
Fourteen-year wide receiver Isaac Bruce, who spent his entire career with the Rams before being released in February, will wear the No. 80 when he takes the field for the San Francisco 49ers this fall. Somehow, despite Jerry Rice’s being the best receiver in NFL history, he is not one of the 10 players and one coach to have their numbers anointed in untouchable, unwearable history, although no player has worn it since Rice retired. Not surprisingly, Jerry is being more of an adult about this than I am, having granted his permission for Bruce to wear his number.

Foster Looks for Fresh Start, 03/05/2008
DeShaun Foster started every game last year for the Carolina Panthers but he comes to San Francisco understanding that his role with the 49ers offense will be as a backup to starter Frank Gore

Big prize: 49ers sign Smith to six-year deal, 03/01/2008
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent defensive end Justin Smith in a move they hope will bolster their pass rush.

Niners sign former Pro Bowl KR Rossum, 02/29/2008
Kick returner Allen Rossum signed with the San Francisco 49ers, joining his fifth NFL team.

Exercising contract clause shows Niners' confidence in Smith, 02/28/2008
Beleaguered quarterback Alex Smith got a vote of confidence from the San Francisco 49ers, who exercised a multimillion-dollar buyback clause in the former No. 1 draft pick's contract that essentially extends his deal through 2010.

Niners re-sign Sopoaga to five-year deal, 02/28/2008
Nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga re-signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year deal to remain at the center of the club's 3-4 defense.

Niners re-sign veteran linebacker Green, 02/26/2008
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed linebacker Roderick Green, shortly before the veteran pass-rusher would have become an unrestricted free agent.

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Jackson odd man out in 49ers' WR picture, 03/15/2008
One day after San Francisco signed free-agent wide receiver Bryant Johnson to a one-year contract, the 49ers placed wide receiver Darrell Jackson on waivers.

Former Cal WR Jackson has mentor in Rice, 03/13/2008
Former Cal wide receiver DeSean Jackson prepares for the NFL Draft under the watchful eye of NFL legend Jerry Rice.

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Niners' Nolan knows patience is running out, 03/24/2008
Following a disappointing 5-11 finish in 2007, 49ers coach Mike Nolan knows the team's rebuilding days are over and he has to win soon -- or else.

Nolan: Smith not guaranteed starting job, 03/22/2008
San Francisco coach Mike Nolan made it clear that there will be open competition for the team's starting quarterback position in training camp and the preseason between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill.

49ers release WR Jackson after one season, 03/17/2008
One day after San Francisco signed free-agent wide receiver Bryant Johnson to a one-year contract, the 49ers placed wide receiver Darrell Jackson on waivers.

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1 Sep 07 ARI @ SF 4:15 PM
2 Sep 14 SF @ SEA 4:05 PM
3 Sep 21 DET @ SF 4:05 PM
4 Sep 28 SF @ NO 1:00 PM
5 Oct 05 NE @ SF 4:15 PM
6 Oct 12 PHI @ SF 4:15 PM
7 Oct 19 SF @ NYG 1:00 PM
8 Oct 26 SEA @ SF 4:15 PM
9 Bye
10 Nov 10 SF @ ARI 8:30 PM
11 Nov 16 STL @ SF 4:05 PM
12 Nov 23 SF @ DAL 1:00 PM
13 Nov 30 SF @ BUF 1:00 PM
14 Dec 07 NYJ @ SF 4:05 PM
15 Dec 14 SF @ MIA 1:00 PM
16 Dec 21 SF @ STL 1:00 PM
17 Dec 28 WAS @ SF 4:15 PM