Ricky Jean-Francois News

Here's the news for a relatively quiet Wednesday here at 4949. - Mike Singletary said rookie Ricky Jean Francois would replace Demetric Evans in the defensive-line rotation.

For the first time this season, the 49ers will face a quarterback who is as dangerous with his legs as he is with his arm.

Hey there everyone, back from my.. well, absence from the Nuggets. Had, once again, some things to do that were rather.. complicated.

Rookie defensive lineman Ricky Jean-Francois will suit up for the first time this season on Sunday for the 49ers, according to the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat. Jean-Francois will serve as the team's fifth lineman in the game.

The 49ers rushing defense has withstood Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson and Michael Turner.

Join in on the conversation during this Tweetcast from Candlestick as the 49ers in their home opener host NFC West rivals the Seattle Seahawks.

UPDATE: DE Justin Smith appeared on the injury report as not participating in practice.

Breaston went over 1,000 yards last season. The other inactives: Herman Johnson, G Brandon Keith, LB Reggie Walker, CB Greg Toler, TE Dominique Byrd and QB Brian St.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Pigskin Heaven 's Sascha Bartels is breaking down every single team in the NFL prior to the season.

When the 49ers reduced their roster to 53 players Saturday, many thought they might hold onto an undrafted rookie from a Midwestern university.

No longer physically unable to perform, the 49ers have activated Ray McDonald from the PUP list.

The 49ers will add another defensive lineman to the mix when Ray McDonald rejoins the team this afternoon after coming off this physically unable to perform list this morning.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis was back Monday after missing 22 practices with an ankle and Achilles injury.

Julio Mejia sprays a room in the athletic facility at Marin Catholic High School in an effort to reduce the number of staph infections.

Most of them labor anonymously and end up as names on the league's waiver wire. Khalif Mitchell is hoping to be one of the few to overcome those odds and make the team.

Some saber-rattling on the Michael Crabtree front emerged Thursday. David Wells, Crabtree's cousin, was quoted by ESPN.com as saying the 49ers' No.

Some saber-rattling on the Michael Crabtree front emerged Thursday. David Wells, Crabtree's cousin, was quoted by ESPN.com as saying the 49ers' No.

Some saber-rattling on the Michael Crabtree front emerged Thursday. David Wells, Crabtree's cousin, was quoted by ESPN.com as saying the 49ers' No.

The 49ers just sent me a transcript of the post-practice press conferences from head coach Mike Singletary.

Both his starting guards are down. The nickel cornerback is sidelined, as is the fullback and a key special teams player.