Niners News and Notes

2018 NFL Draft: CB Joshua Jackson vs. CB Denzel Ward; Who's the better fit?

The San Francisco 49ers' cornerback position is still missing a shutdown cornerback. Either of the two top cornerback prospects in Joshua Jackson or Denzel Ward will do over last season's "lukewarm op
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NFL salary cap for 2018 set at $177.2 million, per reports

The NFL's salary cap for 2018, which is based on calculations used from the league's revenue, has been set at $177.2 million per team, according to multiple reports. That number is up from $167 millio
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Former NFL running backs envision Dion Lewis to 49ers and Carlos Hyde to Colts

Le'Veon Bell is not leaving Pittsburgh after the Steelers used the franchise tag to ensure the running back stays put for at least one more season. There are only a handful of teams with draft picks h
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Two ESPN writers envision Malcolm Butler landing with 49ers

The latest panel for ESPN NFL Insiders asks writers where New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler might land in free agency. Two of the writers predicted he would end up with the San Francisco
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49ers expected to target receiver Allen Robinson in free agency, per reports

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to target Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson when he becomes a free agent on March 14, according to multiple sources including our own Al Sacco. I&
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