Niners News and Notes

A touching moment between #49ers WR Marquise Goodwin and young fan Austin DeMello from the latest episode of "Brick by Brick."

Read, watch, or listen to what #49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had to say to the media today following the release of Ahmad Brooks.

Transcript: Kyle Shanahan discusses the release of Ahmad Brooks

Listen to Audio What went into the decision to release LB Ahmad Brooks right now? "Doing it right now is more just in the best interest for Ahmad. It's a real tough decision. [General Manager] John
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Shanahan: C.J. Beathard will be the No. 2 QB for the #49ers against Vikings while Jimmie Ward will not play.

Beathard will be the No. 2 QB against Vikings while Ward will not play

Other than the discussion surrounding the release of linebacker Ahmad Brooks, there were two other takeaways from San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's press conference on Friday. During the
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Kyle Shanahan discusses the release of Ahmad Brooks and promotion of Eli Harold. He also stated that C.J. Beathard would, once again, be the second quarterback on Sunday and that Jimmie Ward would not play. Lots of #49ers notes below...

Kyle Shanahan discusses release of Ahmad Brooks and promotion of Eli Harold

The San Francisco 49ers officially announced the release of longtime starting linebacker Ahmad Brooks on Friday afternoon. He had been involved in a training camp and preseason battle with Eli Harold
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The #49ers have released longtime starting linebacker Ahmad Brooks... http://bit.ly/2ivME0Q