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The 49ers balance immediate needs with long-term plans in NFL draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With the core of a roster that made it to the Super Bowl last season still in place, the San Francisco 49ers had few glaring holes on the roster headed into the NFL draft. That made the approach to picking as much about adding depth with players who could...
Jets select Alabama safety Jaylen Key with the final pick as the NFL draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jaylen Key knows what comes with his new nickname. And the former Alabama safety is fully embracing being this year's “Mr. Irrelevant.” The New York Jets selected Key with the final pick of the NFL draft Saturday — No. 257 overall —...
The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. After sitting out round one the past two years thanks to a pricey decision to trade up for quarterback Trey Lance in 2021, the 49ers will be in position to fill a...
The 49ers agree to deal with backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, agent says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a deal with quarterback Joshua Dobbs to give the team another option at backup behind Brock Purdy. Dobbs' agent Mike McCartney confirmed that Dobbs will join the 49ers, filling the spot vacated when Sam Darnold...
Shanahan bristles at the notion his 49ers can't win big games following another Super Bowl loss
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that, for all his great accomplishments as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, he is unable to win the big game. Those calls grew louder after a second Super Bowl loss in five seasons and Shanahan is as eager as...
Super Bowl photos: Chiefs, Taylor Swift celebrate NFL title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — One minute, Travis Kelce had the Lombardi Trophy in hand, belting a gravelly rendition of “Viva Las Vegas” for the Allegiant Stadium crowd. The next, he was locked in an embrace with Taylor Swift, swaying tenderly and celebrating with a kiss. ...
The 49ers head for an offseason wondering 'What if?' following frustrating Super Bowl loss
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For the San Francisco 49ers, another season came a frustrating finish with an inevitable question: What if? What if the Niners hadn't botched a punt return to set up a touchdown for Kansas City? What if San Francisco could have converted a third down and run down...
Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They’re already thinking three-peat. First, they had to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years. Mahomes made sure of it,...
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Live updates from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas: 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025 Despite a crushing Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are favorites to be next year’s NFL champions. San Francisco has +450 odds to get its record-tying...
NFL legacies on the line in 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch for coaches and quarterbacks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Shanahan can finally get past the Super Bowl hurdle and shed the label of a big-game coaching dud. Brock Purdy can go from being Mr. Irrelevant to Super Bowl champion. For Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, a win in the Super Bowl on Sunday against...
