Marques Harris News

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed 12 undrafted rookie free agents before the start of minicamp, including Wyoming guard Kyle Howard.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract.

The 49ers made a dual announcement: They signed linebacker Marques Harris , formerly of the Chargers, to a one-year contract.

Marques Harris has decided he's a West Coast guy. After four seasons playing linebacker and special teams for the San Diego Chargers, the former Grand Junction High School standout football player and wrestler is excited about a change in his career.

The NFL's New Years Day was one of watching and waiting for Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith.

LaDainian Tomlinson remained with the San Diego Chargers in the hours leading up to NFL free agency and the reopening of the trading period.

Following the 2008 San Diego Chargers was like going on an exploration of disappointment.

Prognosticators and the so-called experts had the San Diego Chargers atop the list of AFC contenders before this year's NFL season.

Tight end Kris Wilson will be in uniform for the first time as a Charger today, and Marques Harris returns after a week inactive with a hamstring injury.

Mike Tolbert returned to practice and could play Sunday at Kansas City after missing the past two games with a shoulder injury.

Chargers strong safety Clinton Hart, still experiencing numbness in his left thumb, sounded like a guy who wants to play but will also play it smart.

Its the battle for second place at the Q. Imagine that: The dysfunctional Raiders have a chance to pull even with the Super Bowl favorite Chargers, who are in the midst of one of the most disappointing seasons ...

Norv Turner is trying not to look at Thursday's game and wonder what might have been.