George Kittle signs lucrative 5-year extension with 49ers, AP says
The San Francisco 49ers have reached a deal with star tight end George Kittle for five more years with the team.
When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Raiders to play first season in Las Vegas without fans
The Raiders will have to wait another year to show off their fancy new home to their fans in Las Vegas.
Navy SEAL Museum used Colin Kaepernick jersey as prop in K-9 demonstration last year, video shows
The U.S. Navy SEALS -- separate from the museum -- issued a statement Sunday regarding the situation after the video surfaced online.
Officials declare Allegiant Stadium in Vegas "almost" complete
Friday has been the target date for completion since ground was broken in November 2017 for the 65,000-seat domed stadium just off the Las Vegas Strip.
Antonio Brown suspended 8 games by NFL
Brown, who does not have a contract with any team, was suspended Friday under the league's personal conduct policy.
Colin Kaepernick, Dr. Fauci to receive Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most prestigious award. They were two of the five people chosen for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
49ers GM John Lynch agrees to new 5-year deal
A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed on Wednesday to replace the original six-year contract Lynch signed in 2017.
Growing list of NFL players reportedly opting out of 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns
NFL players from the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns.
49ers' Richard Sherman predicts NFL will forge ahead if team has Marlins-like coronavirus outbreak
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
Former 49er Dana Stubblefield convicted of rape
Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was convicted of rape, Santa Clara County District Attorney's office announced on Monday.
DC’s NFL team to be called Washington Football Team until name is decided
After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
NFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmets
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
NFL to cancel all preseason games in 2020: report
The NFL Players Association on Tuesday told players there will be no preseason games for the 2020 season, according to the NFL Network.
49ers rookies will report to camp on Thursday, NFL agrees to daily testing
The 49ers players will be tested for COVID-19 at a special trailer that sits just inside the gates of the team’s Santa Clara practice facility.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
NFL tells teams training camps will open on time despite ongoing pandemic
Rookies for Houston and Kansas City are set to report Monday.
AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.