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This was about the time last offseason when the San Francisco 49ers added running back Brandon Jacobs in free agency. Around the NFC West: March 26, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Somers: Arians' likes and dislikes Urban: Thought...

Corey from Florida wants to know the likelihood of the San Francisco 49ers adding Ed Reed to replace Dashon Goldson. "And how strange is it that the Niners seem to love signing players from teams that defeated them the previous playoffs?" Corey as...

Around the NFC West: Jan. 1, 2013 Arizona Cardinals Boivin: Change good, QBs key Somers: What Cardinals offer McLellan: Overhauls nothing new McManaman: Cards' players react Bickley: Cards made right moves ...

Brandon Jacobs' periodic complaints about a lack of playing time have produced the opposite of their desired effect now that the San Francisco 49ers have suspended him for the final three regular-season games. The suspension means Jacobs will lose...

There is still time for veteran running back Brandon Jacobs to factor prominently in the San Francisco 49ers' season. The team could suddenly need him for unforeseen circumstances. Jacobs could ride to the rescue if injuries continued to strike th...

Our weekly look at playing-time trends in the NFC West, with an eye toward the fantasy leagues you routinely dominate: 2012 Targeting Fitzgerald QB Kolb Skelton Lindley Cmp.-Att. 32-52 19-40 5-25 Pct. 61.5 47.5...

Arizona Cardinals: Kevin Kolb (ribs) does not appear close to returning. John Skelton will start at quarterback. Receiver Andre Roberts (ankle) and defensive end Ronald Talley (ankle) did not practice. Defensive end Calais Campbell, held out of the C...

Our weekly look at playing-time trends in the NFC West, with an eye toward the fantasy leagues you routinely dominate: CHICAGO -- The Arizona Cardinals were expected to welcome back veteran tight end Todd Heap last week following a prolonged injur...

Arizona Cardinals: Kevin Kolb is expected to miss another week, at least, with the rib injuries he suffered against Buffalo in Week 6. Receiver Andre Roberts (ankle) missed practice Wednesday. Safety Justin Bethel (shoulder), receiver LaRon Byrd (hea...

NEW ORLEANS -- The San Francisco 49ers' list of inactive players Sunday features two notable absences. Quarterback Alex Smith is active for the first time since suffering a concussion against St. Louis in Week 10. Running back Brandon Jacobs, a no...

Thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' 32-7 victory over the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on Monday night: What it means: The 49ers can feel better about their future at quarterback after watching Colin Kaepernick dominate the Bears with his ar...

SAN FRANCISCO -- A few thoughts after the San Francisco 49ers named Alex Smith, LaMichael James, Brandon Jacobs, A.J. Jenkins, Joe Looney, Trenton Robinson and Ian Williams inactive for Monday night: We knew Smith would not play. Seeing his name ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Two of the running backs the San Francisco 49ers named inactive Monday night would be starting if available to the opposition. Such is the injury imbalance for the 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Running backs Brandon Jacobs and...

Arizona Cardinals: Quarterback Kevin Kolb (ribs) will miss the game against San Francisco on Monday night. Safety Kerry Rhodes (back), cornerback Greg Toler (hamstring) and guard Adam Snyder (quadriceps) are also dealing with injuries. Rhodes and Tol...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Mario Manningham is out. Joe Staley and Brandon Jacobs are in. Those were the most meaningful developments for the San Francisco 49ers as their NFC West opener against Seattle neared Thursday night. A shoulder injury will prevent ...

San Francisco 49ers fans periodically ask when the team's 2012 draft class might begin contributing on the field. Like other top teams, the 49ers drafted late in the order. Their roster was already quite strong. That combination has made it toughe...