49ers survive once again to advance in playoffs to Green Bay
The San Francisco 49ers sure aren’t advancing the easy wayJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARK NZEOCHA
Cowboys no advantage being home with another playoff loss
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys couldn't take advantage of a home playoff gameJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game
The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondaryJANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers Jimmy Garoppolo hopes to play despite injured thumb
Jimmy Garoppolo won’t need surgery on his injured right thumb despite a chip of the bone and a torn ligament but it remains unclear if he will be able to start at quarterback for t...DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't receive extension The 49ers declined the 2021 contract option on Nzeocha on Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Through his four seasons with the 49ers, Nzeocha posted 37 tackles (29 solo), one sack and one forced fumble. The 31-year-old will aim to compete for a role at linebacker and on special teams elsewhere for the upcoming year.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers
It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlincheyJANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list
The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their kicker for the next two seasonsDECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals
The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against ArizonaDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to active roster Nzeocha (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Nzeocha will enter the lineup in Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, marking his first appearance on the field since Week 3. The sixth-year linebacker is expected to stick to special teams, where he played nearly all of his snaps prior to the injury.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trending in right direction Nzeocha (quadriceps) has been designated for a return from injured reserve by the 49ers on Wednesday.
Impact Nzeocha has resided on IR since suffering the quadriceps injury in Week 3, but he's expected to return to practice this week. The 49ers will have 21 days to activate Nzeocha, and he could return as early as Sunday's game against the Bills.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers expect reinforcements after bye week
The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get back significant reinforcements after their bye weekNOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers begin week with Mullens at QB in place of Garoppolo
The San Francisco 49ers have begun a second straight week of practice with Nick Mullens at quarterback in place of injured starter Jimmy GaroppoloSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially on IR The 49ers placed Nzeocha (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Nzeocha has played in every game this season but logged all but three snaps on special teams. The 30-year-old linebacker will need to sit out at least three games before returning to action.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers have satisfying finish to East Coast trip
As disheartening as the start of their two-game trip East was for the San Francisco 49ers was, the finish was just a satisfyingSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will likely land on IR Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Nzeocha (quadriceps) likely will be placed on injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Nzeocha suffered the injury late in Sunday's win over the Giants and didn't return. It appears he's dealing with a serious issue, though, so he'll likely spend at least three weeks on the sidelines as he recovers. Nzeocha rarely plays on defense, but his absence will hurt the team's linebacker depth and special-teams units.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with injury Nzeocha suffered a quariceps injury in Sunday's game against the Giants and didn't return, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact It's unclear when Nzeocha suffered the injury, however, he failed to return to the game. His practice status Tuesday and Wednesday will paint a clearer picture on his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Eagles.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Edwardsville native directed McGwire ESPN documentary The much awaited documentary on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s 1998 HR race is coming up on Sunday, June 14. The show is directed by Edwardsv...
JUNE 16, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM
6 Takeaways From the Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa Documentary ‘Long Gone Summer’ Mark McGwire's and Sammy Sosa's 1998 chase of Roger Maris' home run record got the 30 For 30 treatment. Here are six takeaways from it.
JUNE 15, 2020 • COMPLEX.COM
49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha, release DE Cassius Marsh
San Francisco 49ers re-sign linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a three-year contract, release defensive end Cassius MarshMARCH 15, 2019
49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal.JANUARY 26, 2018
Cowboys RB McFadden replaces Morris on active roster vs Bucs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dallas running back Darren McFadden's return from an offseason elbow injury has led to backup Alfred Morris being inactive for the first time this season.DECEMBER 19, 2016
Romo, Prescott lead Cowboys to first preseason win
Cowboys beat Dolphins 41-14 Friday.NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Vikings as healthy as they've been all season
The Vikings were as healthy as they've been all season, welcoming back their three best defensive players, safety Harrison Smith (leg), linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) and defensive...DECEMBER 28, 2015
Baldwin active for Seahawks despite hamstring injury
Doug Baldwin will get a chance to add to his record production of the past month.DECEMBER 27, 2015
Patriots missing key players as they seek top seed in AFC
The Patriots, trying to win the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC playoffs, are taking on the New York Jets without a few of their best playmakers on both sides of the ball.DECEMBER 27, 2015
