April 2020 - San Francisco 49ers Wiretap

49ers Not Interested In Trading For Odell Beckham Jr.

Mar 26, 2020 4:02 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are not interested in revisiting a trade scenario for Odell Beckham Jr.

The 49ers were interested in Beckham last offseason before he was traded by the New York Giants to the Cleveland Browns. Beckham had a disappointing first season with the Browns.

Jay Glazer was asked about the 49ers' interest this offseason in a mailbag column.

"Nope. No truth to that. Sorry, gang," wrote Glazer. "I know the 49ers loved him but they are trying to rebuild draft capital, not give up draft capital."

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Tom Brady Signaled To 49ers They Were His Preferred Team

Mar 22, 2020 11:43 AM

Tom Brady made it clear through various channels that he would sign with the San Francisco 49ers if given the opportunity.

Brady grew up a fan of the 49ers and they are coming off a Super Bowl appearance. 

The 49ers discussed the possibility internally, but they ultimately decided to remain committed to Jimmy Garoppolo. 

Brady's other options appeared to be the Tennessee Titans and re-signing with the New England Patriots until the Tampa Bay Buccaneers emerged. 

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Tags: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Emmanuel Sanders, Saints Agree To Two-Year, $19M Deal

Mar 21, 2020 8:26 AM

Emmanuel Sanders and the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $19 million. 

Sanders was traded by the Denver Broncos to the San Francisco 49ers last season.

The Saints had been looking for a No. 2 wide receiver behind Michael Thomas. Sanders can line up frequently in the slot, which fits the Saints' offense.

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Tags: New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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49ers Retain Jimmie Ward On Three-Year, $28.5M Deal

Mar 17, 2020 8:35 AM

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a three-year, $28.5 million deal with safety Jimmie Ward, according to a league source.

He hoped to re-sign with the 49ers, but was unsure how the offseason would unfold.

Ward, who turns 29 in July, started all 13 games in which he appeared last season, finishing with 60 tackles, 1 sack and 8 passes defended. Then he had 13 tackles and a forced fumble in three playoff starts.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Terms Agreement

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Arik Armstead, 49ers Agree To Five-Year, $85M Deal

Mar 16, 2020 8:39 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign Arik Armstead to a five-year deal worth up to $85 million.

The 49ers decided to sign Armstead long-term on the same day they traded DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts.

Armstead had a breakthrough season in 2019, leading to his new contract. Armstead had 10 sacks in 2019.

“Arik’s physical tools and versatility have allowed him to be highly productive in our style of defense, and we look forward to watching him take his game to an even higher level as he grows within our scheme,” general manager John Lynch said. “Arik has been an impact player on the field and a difference-maker in our community, and we are excited for what the future holds for him.”

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Colts Acquire DeForest Buckner From 49ers For 13th Overall Pick

Mar 16, 2020 8:39 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the No. 13 pick i the draft.

The Colts have agreed to a new contract with Buckner that will pay him $21 million per season.

Buckner will be the NFL's second highest paid defensive tackle behind Aaron Donald.

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Tags: Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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49ers Won't Pursue Tom Brady In Free Agency

Mar 15, 2020 10:51 PM

The San Francisco 49ers won't pursue Tom Brady in free agency.

The 49ers have been linked with Brady in the media due to their status as Super Bowl contenders and the fact they're his hometown team.

Brady lost another possible team in the Tennessee Titans as they re-signed Ryan Tannehill.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are believed to be the most serious threat to sign Brady.

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Tags: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Sportsbooks Favor Tom Brady Returning To Patriots

Mar 6, 2020 9:47 AM

Odds are that Tom Brady will return to the New England Patriots, according to American sportsbooks.

The Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers are among the next tier of contenders on oddsboards in New Hampshire, New Jersey and Nevada.

"We're getting bets on all these teams," Jeff Sherman, vice president of risk management at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, said. "We even have a few wagers on the Vikings at 1,000-1."

The SuperBook in Las Vegas also received recent interest on the 49ers and shortened their odds from a 100-1 to 12-1.

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Tags: New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Tom Brady Could End Up With 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo Back To Patriots

Mar 3, 2020 8:56 PM

Speculation of Tom Brady possibly ending up with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason has gained momentum.

“It’s either gonna be New England or Tennessee,” Curran said, “with the 49ers closing hard on the outside.”

Brady and the 49ers have mutual interest, which could lead to Jimmy Garoppolo being traded back to the Patriots.

“That would be the best-case scenario all the way around,” Curran said.

The long-term solution at quarterback for the 49ers becomes less certain if they acquire Brady with Kirk Cousins entering free agency in 2021. Cousins was the quarterback Kyle Shanahan though the 49ers would sign in 2018 until they traded for Garoppolo. 

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Tags: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Arik Armstead, 49ers Discussing New Contract

Mar 2, 2020 3:14 PM

The San Francisco 49ers and Arik Armstead are discussing a contract extension.

Armstead had 10 sacks in 2019 as the 49ers had one of the NFL's best defensive lines.

Armstead will be a free agent at the beginning of the league year if they're unable to agree to a deal.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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