Michael Crabtree News

When 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh insisted that the replacement for Michael Crabtree would come from the current roster, it was presumed that the replacement would be a receiver.

The injury bug does not seem to be going away for the San Francisco 49ers receiving corps.

Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts . Today we focus on Vance McDonald.

The 49ers lost their best wide receiver to injury and were unfazed. The Raiders quarterbacks looked terrible and minor panic ensued.

I get as excited as anyone thinking about the upcoming 49ers season. Quite a bit has happened since we were 5 yards from winning the Super Bowl.

Those familiar with John Clayton's hilarious "SportsCenter" promo might appreciate another unlikely visual: Clayton jumping off a wrestling ring's turnbuckle to deliver a crushing blow against an opponent.

NFL rosters are mostly set until training camp, making this a good time to revisit a subject we hit pretty hard after the draft: how much raw playing time from last season each NFC West team will have to replace in 2013.

Of all the players that had an amazing 2012, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick could be likely to hit the hardest bottom in 2013 for a variety of reasons.

There has been a lot of discussion here on NN about what happens with contract extensions/free agency over the next few years.

Looking for some analysis about the 49ers recently wrapped-up spring sessions? Well, put on your floaties and goggles because I'm taking you to the deep end.

Kyle Williams is recovering with fervor from his ACL injury as the four-year pro has a prime chance to make his mark on the San Francisco 49ers ' wide receiver spot in 2013.

Do OTAs, or voluntary workouts, serve any real purpose or is it time for the NFL to do away with them? Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Spor are voluntary workouts, and they've become a rather heated topic of debate lately, bringing about the question of whether the NFL should do away with them.

Breaking down the 90 players on the 49ers offseason roster in 90 posts . Today we focus on Michael Crabtree Here at Niners Nation, we're presenting a series called "90-in-90".

Continuing the countdown to the start of the 2013 NFL season, we have a mere 83 days to go.

Heading into the club's mandatory minicamp, the focus on the 49ers was clear: how will the team compensate for the loss of its best wide receiver Michael Crabtree? Inside is a look at how the rest of the receiving corps fared over the three-day camp this week, with other news and notes from up and down the 90-man roster.

Colin Kaepernick refused to blame his first loss as the 49ers' starting quarterback on any tips the St. Louis Rams may have had in recognizing the 49ers' pre-snap tendencies last December.

The 49ers will work out former Colts wide receiver Austin Collie, according to a report by USA Today .

Former Colts wide receiver Austin Collie has visited with another team as he tries to continue a career that's been interrupted by injuries over the last three years.

When it comes to building an NFL roster, hierarchies vary from team to team. Some organizations are driven by general managers, others by owners, a few by head coaches -- and of course, many franchises divvy up checks and balances.

The 49ers wrapped up their second day of mandatory minicamp, and we've got a look at the practice report recaps from the day.