Impact The 29-year-old sat out the 2020 campaign due to shoulder and knee injuries, and he also underwent hip surgery this offseason. RIchburg appeared in 79 games (78 starts) over six seasons between the Giants and 49ers.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WESTON RICHBURG
Retirement confirmed Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Tuesday that Richburg (hip) is retiring from the NFL, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
49ers news: Weston Richburg will officially retire this offseason There was good speculation earlier this offseason the 49ers were going to lose veteran center Weston Richburg to retirement, which has now b...
MAY 25, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM
49ers sign 6-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack to 3-year deal
Six-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a contract with the San Francisco 49ersMARCH 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL
The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an off...MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaning toward retirement Richburg (hip) restructured his contract Saturday, creating close to $7 million in cap space, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The report also suggests Richburg's contract restructuring would aid the team in the event the offensive lineman retires, which seems to be a foregone conclusion at this point. Richburg underwent surgery on his kneecap, shoulder and hip all in the past year and a half, likely resulting into the expected early retirement.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers have nearly $32 million in cap space after restructuring Richburg's contract Weston Richburg will be leaving the 49ers with a nice parting gift. The team’s starting...
MARCH 13, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Undergoes hip surgery Richburg recently had hip surgery.
Impact A left patellar tendon injury along with a shoulder issue caused the center to sit out the entire 2020 campaign. Now Richburg will need to recover from a hip procedure as well. The 29-year-old signed a five-year, $47.5 million deal with the 49ers back in March of 2018 and the report notes that team would save about $4.5 on its salary cap if he's released, as expected.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers news: Weston Richburg has ‘no timetable’ to return The 49ers appear as if they'll move on from injured center Weston Richburg, and he might not be able to physically return anyway, per a repo...
MARCH 3, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM
Not expected back in 2020 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Richburg (knecap) likely won't return for the 2020 season, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact Richburg was expected to be ready for the 2020 season after sustaining a patellar tear in early December 2019. However, he's endured a few setbacks, and it appears he'll sit out the entire season. The 49ers would save significant cap space by cutting Richburg this offseason.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers prepared for 'bumps in the road' on 3-week trip
The San Francisco 49ers are set to embark on an unusual three-week road trip after being kicked out of their stadium and practice facility because of strict new COVID-19 protocols...DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Underwent offseason procedure It was revealed Monday that Richburg underwent offseason shoulder surgery, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact Richburg is currently on the mend from a knee injury, but the team also disclosed that he underwent offseason shoulder surgery, which reportedly "really set him back." San Francisco has yet to reveal a detailed timetable for his return.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
49ers Hopeful for Quick Return for Kwon Alexander; Later Than Ideal Timeline for Weston Richburg and Others Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on several 49ers ahead of the Week 6 matchup and discussed a later than ideal timeline for players on...
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • 49ERS.COM
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers
The injury bug that has disrupted the San Francisco 49ers’ season seems impossible to containSEPTEMBER 21, 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
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
49ers activate James, place Austin on IR
The San Francisco 49ers got one receiver back healthy and lost another for the long termSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Bosa-Trent Williams matchup highlights 49ers camp
Defensive end Nick Bosa is ready to make one conclusion about the San Francisco 49ers after only a few days of practiceAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Where things stand for Weston Richburg, Ronald Blair and other injured 49ers Richburg could be headed to the PUP list to start the season, which would sideline the 49ers center for at least the first six weeks.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NFL training camps opening with eye on baseball, babysitting
Brady and Brees aren’t the B words dominating the opening of NFL training campsJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers WR Deebo Samuel placed on non-football injury list
The San Francisco 49ers have placed starting receiver Deebo Samuel on the non-football injury list after foot surgery and they say he might miss the start of the seasonJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) sheds the tackle of San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg (58) to score a touchdown in the first quarter of Super Bowl 54 on Feb. 2, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, FL. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) sheds the tackle of San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg (58) to score a touchdown...
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 • SANTAMARIATIMES.COM
49ers activate C Weston Richburg from PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers have activated projected starting center Weston Richburg from the physically unable to perform listAUGUST 29, 2019
Giants Preview Capsule
Giants Preview CapsuleAUGUST 29, 2018
Giants place C Weston Richburg on IR with concussion
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have placed starting center Weston Richburg on injured reserve with a concussion.NOVEMBER 4, 2017
