Before Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance became one of the standout players of the ongoing preseason, he failed to cement himself as a long-term option for the San Francisco 49ers

If you offer Kyle Shanahan some smelling salts then he's probably going to take a smell, he revealed to the media on Tuesday. And he's also not too concerned about his star tight endm and noted salts enthusiast, George Kittle doing what he needs to do in the wake of new league rules.

The San Francisco 49ers were absolutely ravaged by injuries last season, which played a massive role in their disappointing 6-11. And once again this summer, the 49ers are once again experiencing medical issues.

Now he has a different breakdown: if starting from scratch, who would he hire as head coach? San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan or Los Angeles Chargers (and former 49ers) head coach Jim Harbaugh.

But with the Super Bowl window arguably closed, the 49ers' front office opted for a mini-rebuild for this season, bringing in many new faces. For Shanahan, the optimism surroundin

The 49ers are contemplating placing Givens on IR to start the year. Shanahan said the team has several decisions to make on IR slots. Guerendo has missed most of camp with a shoulder injury. He returned Tuesday and Shanahan explained some of the reason for the second-year RB's extended absence.

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The NFL has finally realized that it doesn't make sense to provide smelling salts to players who may be using them to mask the symptoms of a concussion.