June 15, 2020 Terrell Owens claims he experienced 'systematic racism' while playing for 49ers Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens said Friday he experienced “systematic racism” while he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers early in his NFL career.
June 10, 2020 Richard Sherman calls out Jerry Jones: 'His silence speaks volumes' San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman says NFL owners need to do more.
June 5, 2020 49ers' Kyle Shanahan says Colin Kaepernick's message is still misunderstood years later Days after Drew Brees said he won’t ever agree with anyone kneeling during the national anthem, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed concern that Colin Kaepernick’s message about social injustice and police brutality is still being mischaracterized nearly four years after he first took a knee.
June 3, 2020 49ers' Richard Sherman says NFL locker rooms aren't like society, 'where stereotypes dictate behavior': report As protests erupt nationwide following the death of George Floyd, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman says that the dynamics of the locker rooms won’t change much and that's because he believes society’s stereotypes are usually “removed” or “faded” by the time players reach the NFL.
June 3, 2020 Eric Reid, former Colin Kaepernick teammate, and NBA players jab 49ers over #BlackoutTuesday tweet The San Francisco 49ers received some backlash Tuesday for joining in the social media trend -- #BlackoutTuesday – to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and those who are protesting against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
May 24, 2020 NFL changes Colin Kaepernick's status from 'retired' to 'UFA' on league site after backlash The NFL came under fire Friday after listing former San Francisco 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick as “retired” on the league’s official website.
May 21, 2020 49ers' Raheem Mostert, family concerned about return to football amid coronavirus pandemic San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has expressed concerns about returning to football during the coronavirus pandemic as his wife, Devon, is expecting the couple's second child.
May 20, 2020 Jesse Freitas Sr., Bronze Star recipient and quarterback during 49ers' inaugural season, dies at 99 Jesse Freitas Sr., who was a member of the San Francisco 49ers during their first season playing in the All-America Football Conference in 1946, died Monday. He was 99.
May 19, 2020 49ers' Richard Sherman suggests money played factor in California's stance on sports teams playing in state San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman believes money was behind the reasoning California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday professional sports could return in June without fans.
May 18, 2020 Colin Kaepernick should have another chance in NFL, Jim Harbaugh says: 'I hope he gets a shot' Colin Kaepernick remains an NFL free agent despite a workout in front of pro scouts and an appearance in a Super Bowl -- and it has drawn the ire of his former coach Jim Harbaugh.