Niners searching for a veteran tight end

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco has perhaps the NFL's best tight end in George Kittle, but the 49ers want to add another veteran and strong receiving option at the position. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-looking-for-another-tight-end/2264773/

Thomas' long-term future with 49ers is iffy

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Solomon Thomas faces a make-or-break season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/can-49ers-solomon-thomas-take-a-big-step-up/2264138/

49ers' add young linebacker Walker

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joe Walker, who started for Arizona last season, joins the 49ers as a backup and special teams ace. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/ex-cardinals-linebacker-adds-depth-to-49ers/2262767/

Moseley has earned new deal with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley has earned another shot at starting for San Francisco in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-moseley-came-a-long-way-in-2019/2261973/

Kwiatkoski improves Raiders LB group

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Bears linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski is an athletic young player with a lot of upside for Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/kwiatkoski-has-big-upside-for-raiders/2262002/

Veteran WR Travis Benjamin joins 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Chargers/Browns wideout Travis Benjamin gets a one-year deal with San Francisco. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-add-experienced-wide-receiver/2261217/

If Mariota plays, Raiders will pay

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Reports show that Marcus Mariota's contract with the Raiders, signed last week, will be worth more than twice as much if he: 1) plays and 2) plays very well. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/mariota-has-incentive-laden-contract-with-raiders/2260537/

Mission accomplished: 49ers keep Ward

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners have signed safety Jimmie Ward to a three-year contract extension. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-accomplish-goal-of-retaining-ward/2260520/

49ers likely to go after WR with top pick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After losing Emmanuel Sanders in free agency, the 49ers seem poised to use their new first-round pick (acquired in a trade) to get one of the highest-rated wide receivers available. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/49ers-may-focus-on-receiver-with-top-pick/2259937/

Raiders add ex-Eagle Agholor

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former first-round pick Nelson Agholor has signed with the Raiders to bolster their wide receiver group, after playing five seasons in Philadelphia. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/raiders-2/raiders-add-agholor-to-receiving-corps/2259972/

Cowboys showing interest in Emmanuel Sanders

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cowboys may gallop in to sign Emmanuel Sanders from the 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-have-competition-for-wr-emmanuel-sanders/2258493/

Is he a bad Apple or good Apple?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Eli Apple, just signed by the Raiders, has been very good and not so good in his NFL career. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-hope-apple-can-help-at-cornerback/2258514/

Garland will stay with 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After stepping in to start at center because of an injury in 2019, Ben Garland has earned another contract with 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/garland-earns-another-season-with-49ers/2257699/

Newest Raider Witten still hungry

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Future Hall of Famer Jason Witten has signed with the Raiders at age 37 because he still wants to make plays. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/witten-still-hungry-to-prove-himself-with-raiders/2257730/

Defensive end Carl Nassib signs with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran defensive end Carl Nassib signs a free-agent deal to play for Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/defensive-end-carl-nassib-agrees-to-three-year-deal-and-should-help-the-pass-rush/2256964/

49ers retain McKinnon

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon agrees to restructured deal to stay with team. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/mckinnon-will-get-another-chance/2256976/

49ers trade Buckner for 13th overall pick

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers didn't want to trade DeForest Buckner, but they did, getting the 13th overall pick in the draft and ensuring more flexibility for improvement this offseason. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-make-tough-decision/2256029/

Mariota signed, will compete with Carr

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: QB Marcus Mariota has been signed by the Raiders and will back up Derek Carr ...for now. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-are-improved-with-mariota/2256053/

49ers will prep for uncertain NFL draft

Daily 49er blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers will continue to prep for the NFL Draft in April, but what that draft will look like now -- because of the coronavirus -- is unknown. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-will-continue-to-prep-for-nfl-draft/2253880/

49ers may seek lower-priced cornerback

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ronald Darby could be an inexpensive but high-upside corner for the 49ers in free agency. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-could-pursue-a-bargain-cornerback/2253024/

Is Cousins on 49ers' radar?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Vikings QB Kirk Cousins will be a free agent in 2021, and some see him coming to San Francisco. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/some-see-cousins-in-49ers-future/2252217/

Raiders say goodbye to Whitehead

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Tahir Whitehead is released with a season to go on his contract. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-move-on-from-whitehead/2252246/

Mostert evolves into top running back

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raheem Mostert came almost out of nowhere to become a standout running back, and is now poised to be the team's No. 1 back in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/mostert-on-the-verge-of-stardom/2251370/

Even at No. 31 in draft, 49ers will score

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: This draft is so deep in WRs that San Francisco, drafting 31st, will get a quality wide receiver if that's what it chooses to do. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/even-at-no-31-49ers-can-get-a-fine-wide-receiver/2250654/

Analyst: Raiders' Williams is overpaid

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tryell Williams was hurt in 2019, so the wideout's production numbers were down, causing some to point to him as the team's most overpaid player. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/in-first-year-raiders-williams-underperformed/2250687/

49ers' Dwelley earns new contract

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Ross Dwelley was a little-known and little-used player going into 2019, but he finished it with the admiration of his head coach and now has a new deal. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-dwelley-played-a-valuable-role-in-2019/2249210/

Niners think Staley will play in 2020

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joe Staley had a tough 2019, but the 49ers believe at 35 he'll come back for another season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-believe-staley-wont-retire/2247491/

Kristini Viviani took control of her life by changing career while returning to her athletic roots

Kristini Viviani is a swim coach and swimmer with diabetes. But she's learned how to manage her health by staying active, eating right and reducing the stress in her life. My story about her for the Active San Diego series for the Union-Tribune Health section: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2020-03-03/swim-coach-changed-career-for-healthier-lifestyle

Reports: 49ers want to re-sign Armstead

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After a breakout season in 2019, Arik Armstead can be a free agent ... but the 49ers now want to re-sign him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/reports-indicate-49ers-want-to-retain-armstead/2246622/

Will Raiders pluck another Clemson gem?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Mike Mayock took three Clemson players in last year's draft and reportedly has interest in one more this year in the first round. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-mayock-may-have-his-eyes-on-clemson-again/2246653/

Would 49ers move on from Mike Person?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Mike Person has played well at right guard, but is San Francisco interested in a change at the position this offseason?https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-the-49ers-upgrade-at-right-guard/2245864/