San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was held out of practice with what the team described as general tightness.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan held his first news conference of training camp, saying he is nearly fully recovered from the car crash that has limited him this summer and is ready to coach the team’s first exhibition game on Thursday night.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle.

Coach Kyle Shanahan walked onto the practice field and stood next to general manager John Lynch, watching his San Francisco 49ers practice for about 30 minutes.

The San Francisco 49ers say coach Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp.

Aaron Donald’s potential comeback bid, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery and several quarterback battles are just a few of the top NFL storylines entering training camp.

The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years.

The NFL’s decision to put the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime windows the first two weeks of the season wasn’t meant to be a hint on how fast Patrick Mahomes will recover from knee surgery.

The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy for Mike Evans after he and his family built strong relationships with the Buccaneers and the community over 12 seasons.

NFL free agency spending has reshaped the early pecking order, with a few teams gaining real momentum and others taking hits.

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles.

On the sideline of Levi’s Stadium two seasons ago, Sam Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches.

Coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead have agreed to multiyear contract extensions to stay with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as head coach, turning to a division rival’s offensive coordinator to try to pull the franchise out of the bottom of the NFC West.

Sam Darnold will be starting in the Super Bowl before Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the rest of the NFL’s Class of 2018 quarterbacks.

Mike McDaniel has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator.

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball.

Christian McCaffrey is only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.

Jalen Hurts has shown his ability to rise to big occasions, backed by a Super Bowl MVP.

While John Harbaugh quickly became the most sought-after head coach this cycle after he was fired by Baltimore, many NFL teams seek the next Sean McVay or Kyle Shanahan.

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off and a team with a losing record playing a home game.

San Francisco's offense had been nearly unstoppable heading into a showdown with Seattle with the No. 1 seed in the NFC at stake.

The Seattle Seahawks have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.

Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.

The last time Philip Rivers suited up inside Lucas Oil Stadium, he and his Indianapolis Colts teammates celebrating clinching a playoff spot.

If Dave Canales coached a team in a more high-profile market, he’d receive more national attention for the job he’s doing with the Carolina Panthers.

San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a cheap shot from Carolina safety Tre'Von Moehrig by throwing a punch after the final whistle.

San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has had the guaranteed money in his contract for next season voided.

Quarterback Brock Purdy returns to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing six games with a toe injury.

The NFL trade market has become more active in recent years.

The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season.

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers due to a toe injury.

The NFL is more wide open than it’s been in years.

Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.

A Lions-Chiefs matchup was considered a potential Super Bowl preview when the schedule came out.

Mac Jones is becoming the latest quarterback to prove he was dumped too soon.

Eddy Piñeiro hit a 41-yard field goal in overtime before San Francisco stopped Kyren Williams on fourth down with 3:36 to play, and the short-handed 49ers hung on for a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones was able to return after appearing to hurt his left knee in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Jacksonville coach Liam Coen have clashed over accusations of “legal” sign stealing by the Jaguars.

Quarterback Brock Purdy returns for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing two games with a toe injury.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is on high alert before playing Jacksonville.

San Francisco star defensive end Nick Bosa tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury.

Quarterback Brock Purdy is highly unlikely to start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a toe injury.

Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury and is considered "week to week."

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a "long shot" to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday due to a toe injury.

The San Francisco 49ers have waived kicker Jake Moody after he missed two field goals in the season opener.

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is questionable for the season opener after injuring his calf at practice.

Christian McCaffrey has been a standout at the San Francisco 49ers' training camp, remaining healthy after missing most of last season because of injuries.

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to acquire receiver Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their teams' success on the line.

Baker Mayfield got in the middle of a scuffle and injured All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs went onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates.

The San Francisco 49ers have brought back Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator to revive their struggling defense.

The NFL often sees last-place teams bounce back to win their division, with 25 teams achieving this since 2002.

The biggest beneficiary of an extended offseason for the San Francisco 49ers just might have been star running back Christian McCaffrey.

Mac Jones is happy finally to be with coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers even if it came four years after many expected.

Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL’s biggest bargain to one of the league’s highest paid players.

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.

Brock Purdy reported to the start of the offseason program for the San Francisco 49ers, while star tight end George Kittle stayed away from the start of the voluntary program.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers and rewarded him with a two-year deal worth up to $12 million.

Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Quarterback Mac Jones will finally join the San Francisco 49ers four years after the team nearly drafted him third overall.

The opening of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers was more about their losses than their additions.

The San Francisco 49ers have given receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding themselves on one side of a Super Bowl rematch.

Brock Purdy hurt his surgically repaired throwing elbow late in a loss to the Detroit Lions, the latest blow in an injury-plagued season for the San Francisco 49ers.

The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs before their game at Miami began on Sunday because of victories by Washington and the Los Angeles Rams.

The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.

Deebo Samuel called for the ball more often this week on social media.

San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter after losing his starting job when Dre Greenlaw returned from an injury.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season.

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described as “potentially” season-ending in the 49ers’ 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game at Green Bay.

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay.

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel has been released from the hospital after being treated for a bout of pneumonia.

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss the rest of the season after tearing ligaments in his right knee.

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest.

Eight months later, the pain of losing a second Super Bowl in five seasons to the Kansas City Chiefs has barely subsided for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for a rare regular season rematch.

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener.

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener.

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has traveled to Germany to consult with a specialist about his Achilles tendinitis.

Joshua Karty hit a 37-yard field goal with 2 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Rams staged a spectacular late rally for a 27-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Injuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.

All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries.

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers’ opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn’t become a more serious issue.

San Francisco All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable for the season opener against the New York Jets with a sore calf and Achilles.

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was at practice as a spectator five days after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery.

Brandon Aiyuk’s first choice during his lengthy contract dispute with the 49ers that featured social media outbursts, a trade request and an awkward “hold in” was to remain in San Francisco.

San Francisco star receiver Brandon Aiyuk wasn’t at the start of practice despite the team saying he was cleared by doctors to participate.

Brock Purdy was efficient in completing 9 of 12 passes for 96 yards but also threw a red-zone interception as the San Francisco 49ers concluded their preseason with a 24-24 tie Friday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Contract disputes are playing a prominent role across the NFL this summer.

The San Francisco 49ers have rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team.

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has signed with the Los Angeles Rams as the backup to Matthew Stafford.

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to cut their longest tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move.

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team’s staff.