MARCH 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DONTAE JOHNSON
49ers free-agency tracker: Dontae Johnson returns to add secondary depth Johnson, 29, provides the 49ers with depth at the cornerback and nickelback positions.
49ers bolster cornerback depth by re-signing Dontae Johnson The 49ers have plenty of cornerback depth concerns entering 2021, but those are alleviated somewhat by the re-sign deal for Dontae Johnson....
MARCH 19, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM
AP source: 49ers agree to 2-year deal with Emmanuel Moseley
The San Francisco 49ers have locked up one of their key cornerbacks before the start of free agency by agreeing to a two-year contract with Emmanuel Moseley before he became a rest...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: SF 49ers CB Dontae Johnson makes second sack of first half San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had his defense post an impressive first half in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Loss leaves 49ers with no margin for error in playoff run
The way Josh Allen and Buffalo carved up San Francisco’s defense, the 49ers had almost no margin for error on offense if they wanted any chance to beat the BillsDECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers will be without starting safeties vs. Patriots
The San Francisco 49ers will be without starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward for this week's game against the New England PatriotsOCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England
Jimmy Garoppolo’s early NFL education came going up against Bill Belichick’s complicated defense each day in practice with the New England PatriotsOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to work Thursday Johnson (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact This is huge news for the veteran, as he's been forced to miss the past two games with the nagging groin injury. The secondary for the 49ers is only getting healthier, as Johnson has fully returned, with K'Waun Williams (knee) nearing a return soon also. Now that Johnson appears healthy enough to play, expect him to handle a rotational role at cornerback for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mullens replaces Beathard as 49ers backup QB vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have switched backup quarterbacks againOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams
Jimmy Garoppolo’s sprained right ankle has felt much better in practice this week, making the San Francisco 49ers confident their quarterback can bounce back from a rough performan...OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to sit Week 6 Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Johnson started at cornerback in Weeks 3 and 4 before suffering this groin injury. The 49ers' secondary is quite banged up, as Richard Sherman (calf) and K'Waun Williams (knee) are on IR while Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) is considered questionable. If Moseley is also ruled out, Ahkello Witherspoon and Jason Verrett are expected to start while Jamar Taylor rotates in at slot corner.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense
The San Francisco 49ers have been so decimated by injuries at cornerback that they have been forced to start a different duo outside in every game this seasonOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garoppolo back at practice but needs better O-line play
Jimmy Garoppolo was back on the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers a few days after getting pulled at halftime because of a bum ankle and bad performanceOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injuryOCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jimmy Garoppolo set to return from injury for 49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo will return as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing the past two games with a sprained ankleOCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out against Dolphins Johnson (groin) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Dolphins, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The 49ers' secondary is in rough shape heading into Week 5, as Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) has also been ruled out and Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) is questionable. Jason Verrett and Ken Webster are on track to start at cornerback if Witherspoon is unable to go.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Garoppolo returns to practice for 49ers on limited basis
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has returned to practice on a limited basis for the San Francisco 49ers after missing two games with a sprained ankleOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Played through injury Johnson picked up a groin injury during the team's Week 4 oss to the Eagles but played through it, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson gutted out the injury as the 49ers were out of other options at cornerback. With Richard Sherman (calf) eligible to return from injured reserve, the team could have reinforcements on the way in the secondary. That leaves Johnson's status both on the active roster and from an injury perspective in limbo for a Week 5 matchup against the Dolphins.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Wentz rallies Eagles to 1st win of season, 25-20 over 49ers
Carson Wentz hit Travis Fulgham on a 42-yard touchdown pass with 5:50 remaining to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to their first win of the season, 25-20 over the San Francisco 49ersOCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR
The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this weekSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Promoted to active roster Johnson was elevated to the 49ers' active roster Saturday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Jason Verrett (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, so Johnson will take his place as a reserve cornerback. Johnson has only logged 41 defensive snaps since the beginning of 2017, when he was a full-time starter for the Niners, so barring an injury, he'll likely stick to special teams.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers place WR Deebo Samuel on IR
The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on injured reserveSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cut by Niners Johnson was cut by the 49ers on Saturday.
Impact Johnson will hope to latch on with another team, as he has accrued 73 games of NFL experience since being drafted by the 49ers with a fourth-round selection in 2014.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list
The San Francisco 49ers have activated starting receiver Deebo Samuel from the non-football injury listSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Week Under Review: Players' individuality shines through their custom cleats
The NFL's #MyCleatsMyCause campaign was a rousing success in Week 13, so why not allow custom cleats every week?JUNE 30, 2017
