But the 49ers took a giant risk on cornerback Jason Verrett, who was even more injury-prone than Alexander and he panned out for one season. Maybe they can make the same magic with Alexander.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s not really football yet, as defensive end Nick Bosa pointed out on Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers players are wearing helmets for the offseason workouts, but ...

Brock Purdy said Navy SEALs training opened his eyes and served as a highlight of the 49ers’ offseason program that ends with minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday.

Result: Loss, 3-2 Week 6: at Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 12. SF +105, TB -125. The 49ers escaped with a three-point victory over Tampa Bay last season, but the Bucs have improved and always play well ...

That’s not why the 49ers drafted him. “We brought him here to be a returner and try to make the team that way,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. Bergen has his sights set a little bit higher.