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2019 Schedule
4-12, 3rd in NFC West
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Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers signed OL Wesley Johnson to a one-year deal and waived TE Marcus Lucas on Tuesday. Johnson was a fifth1round pick of the Steelers in 2014 and has appeared in 51 games with 24 starts since entering the league. Niners continue seeking depth on the offensive line and Johnson could have a shot to win a spot as a backup at center.
Sherman: If Bosa can play, comments forgotten
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Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers did a bit of tinkering with the back end of the roster on Monday: They signed LB LaRoy Reynolds to a one-year deal and RB Austin Walter to a three-year deal. Also, they waived DL Ryan Delaire. Reynolds is a vet, appearing in 84 games with seven starts since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Walter impressed enough as a tryout player at the rookie minicamp over the weekend to get a further look.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
49ers officially declined the fifth-year option on G Joshua Garnett. Deadline to pick it up was today. Garnett now enters a prove it year with Laken Tomlinson and Mike Person as projected starters at guard. The Niners did pick up the fifth year option on DT DeForest Buckner a couple of weeks ago.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
New 49ers DE Nick Bosa didn't participate in team drills during Friday's rookie minicamp practice but did do one on one drills (and was successful as would be expected). Niners easing him back into football as he returns from core muscle injury.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers also announced the signing of 10 undrafted rookies on Friday as they open minicamp. They are LB Azeez Al-Shaair, S Demetrius Flanniigan-Fowles, DL Jamell Garcia-Williams, DL Kevin Givens, S Cameron Glenn, WR Malik Henry, TE Tyree Manfield, WR Shawn Poindexter, G Ross Reynolds and QB Wilton Speight.
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The 49ers announced the signing of five of their drafted rookies on Friday as they open up rookie minicamp. That group includes WR Jalen Hurd, LB Dre Greenlaw, TE Kaden Smith, OT Justin Skule and CB Tim Harris. P Mitch Wishnowsky signed earlier in the week. Now, the 49ers have just two of their eight drafted rookie unsigned in DE Nick Bosa and WR Deebo Samuel.
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49ers have signed rookie P Mitch Wishnowsky to his four-year rookie contract. The fourth-round pick is the first of the team's rookies to sign.
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San Francisco 49ers' 2019 draft: Analysis for every pick
The 49ers followed up their first-round pick of Nick Bosa by grabbing South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel, a big-play threat, in Round 2.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
Here are the San Francisco 49ers picks in the 2019 NFL draft: 1. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State; 2. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina; 3. Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor; 4. Mitch Wishnowsky, P, Utah; 5. Dre Greenlaw, LB, Arkansas; 6. Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford; 6. Justin Skule, OT, Vanderbilt; 6. Tim Harris, CB, Virginia.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers traded LB Dekoda Watson and the fourth of their four sixth-round (212th overall) choices to the Denver Broncos in exchange for their fifth-round (148th overall) draft choice. The 49ers now have one pick in the fifth round (No. 148) and three in the sixth round (Nos. 176, 183, 198).
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The departure of Bradley Pinion in free agency created a void for the Niners at punter and they clearly put an emphasis on finding the best available in this draft. To that end, they made Mitch Wishnowsky the first punter selected in this draft. Wishnowsky was widely considered the best punter in the draft but this feels like it's a little bit of a luxury at this point in the draft. Wishnowsky should step into the punter job immediately.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers pulled off their first trade of this draft at the beginning of the fourth round. They sent pick No. 104 to the Bengals for Nos. 110, 183, 198. The Niners now have five picks today and four in round 6. Still have needs in the secondary and at punter as well as depth at tight end and the offensive line.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers most likely done for day 2. Here's what they've done so far with their three picks: No. 2 -- DE Nick Bosa, Ohio State No. 36 -- WR Deebo Samuel, South Carolina No. 67 -- WR Jalen Hurd, Baylor They have three more picks for tomorrow at Nos. 104, 176 and 212 overall. There are still needs in the secondary and for depth elsewhere, including tight end. But Niners wanted to address receiver on Friday and did so with Samuel and Hurd. It also wouldn't be a surprise to see the Niners move back to add another pick or two on Saturday.
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
The 49ers doubled down on receivers on day 2, following their choice of South Carolina's Deebo Samuel with Baylor's Jalen Hurd. At 6'5, 226 pounds, Hurd brings a size element the 49ers don't currently have in their stable. Hurd, a former running back, is a bit of a project but he can play in the slot and has some versatility that could allow him to contribute early in his career. Adding help at receiver was a point of emphasis for the Niners in this draft and they backed it up with their actions on Friday.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Nick Bosa | DE | Ohio State |
| 2(4) | Deebo Samuel | WR | South Carolina |
| 3(3) | Jalen Hurd | WR | Baylor |
| 4(8) | Mitch Wishnowsky | P | Utah |
| 5(10) | Dre Greenlaw | OLB | Arkansas |
| 6(3) | Kaden Smith | TE | Stanford |
| 6(10) | Justin Skule | OT | Vanderbilt |
| 6(25) | Tim Harris | CB | Virginia |
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2018 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 527 | 384 |
| Seattle | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 428 | 347 |
| San Francisco | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 342 | 435 |
| Arizona | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 225 | 425 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards241.715th
Rushing Yards118.913th
Points For21.321st
Points Against27.228th
