49ers sign first-rounder Balmer
The San Francisco 49ers signed their first-round draft pick, defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer, on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Niners sign Rachal
The San Francisco 49ers signed second-round draft choice Chilo Rachal on Wednesday. The guard/tackle was chosen 39th overall in April's draft out of Southern California.
Trent Dilfer says he's retiring
Quarterback Trent Dilfer said Wednesday that he will make a formal announcement in the coming days to signal the end of his 13-year NFL career.
Niners sign OT Sims
The San Francisco 49ers officially signed veteran offensive tackle Barry Sims on Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers 2008 Draft Preview
The 49ers have to win in 2008 in order for Mike Nolan to keep his job, and for that to happen, new coordinator Mike Martz's offense must take hold. Since the Niners look set to gamble with either Alex Smith or Shaun Hill at the quarterback spot, the next potential trouble spot to address is along the line. With the No. 29 pick, the club ought to take the best lineman - preferably a tackle - available. Elsewhere, San Francisco brought in a couple of receivers (Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson) to help out, but needs at least one more contributor in that area. The defense is better following the signings of end Justin Smith (Bengals) and Dontarrious Thomas (Vikings), but the club still lacks a high-level edge pass rusher, and needs depth throughout all areas of the defensive two-deep.
49ers lose draft pick on tampering matter with Bears
The NFL ruled Monday the San Francisco 49ers will have to forfeit their fifth-round selection in this year's draft after the Chicago Bears filed tampering charges.
49ers sign WR Johnson
The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Bryant Johnson on Monday. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Niners release veteran QB Dilfer
The San Francisco 49ers terminated the contract of quarterback Trent Dilfer Thursday.
49ers pick up former Panther Foster, two others
The San Francisco 49ers added some depth to their backfield Monday, signing former Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster, along with linebacker Dontarrious Thomas and quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan.
Justin Smith headed to San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent defensive end Justin Smith, who spent the first seven years of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, on Saturday.
49ers sign WR Bruce
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent wide receiver Isaac Bruce Friday, according to a report in a California newspaper.
49ers' stadium switches back from 'Monster Park' to Candlestick
The San Francisco 49ers and Monster Cable announced Friday the end of a four-year naming rights sponsorship.
