Niners News and Notes

49ers are front-runners for cornerback Trumaine Johnson, per report

Last week, Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst reported that the San Francisco 49ers would likely be the Oakland Raiders' main competition for Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson once free agency b
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From earlier: Free agency picture coming into focus as franchise tag deadline nears

Free agency picture coming into focus as franchise tag deadline nears

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry have already been franchise tagged by their respective teams, ensuring the two players do not reach free agency
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Cowboys use franchise tag on defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence

As expected, the Dallas Cowboys have used the franchise tag on star pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, which means he will not hit free agency on March 14. Dallas turned in the paperwork to the NFL on Mon
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From earlier: #49ers GM John Lynch takes part in #RunRichRun and urges fans to support cause

49ers GM John Lynch takes part in #RunRichRun and urges fans to support cause

Every year at the NFL Scouting Combine, Rich Eisen of NFL Network runs the 40-yard dash ... in his suit. He does so to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You can donate to the cause here a
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From earlier: Ex-#49ers and suspended Raiders LB Aldon Smith checks into rehab, per report

Ex-49ers and suspended Raiders LB Aldon Smith checks into rehab, per report

San Francisco police officers responded to a report of a domestic-violence incident on Saturday night. Once at the residence, they learned that the alleged suspect, who had fled the scene, was former
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