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San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon catches a pass during NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Jerick McKinnon settling into role as 49ers featured back

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

A fan poses with a team jersey and Commissioner Roger Goodell after Notre Dame's Mike McGlinchey was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

49ers go for offense, grab OT Mike McGlinchey with 9th pick

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Garoppolo leads 49ers to historic in-season turnaround

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Houston. The player who brought hope to the 49ers after three-plus years of struggles in San Francisco will be in for his toughest test yet this week. Garoppolo and the 49ers (4-10) host the playoff-bound Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) on Sunday and their punishing defense that leads the NFL in fewest points allowed, most sacks and lowest yards per play against. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Garoppolo faces toughest test yet in Jaguars’ defense

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Kyle Shanahan excited about way 49ers are finishing season

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. San Francisco won 26-16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

49ers will wait until offseason to talk deal with Garoppolo

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. San Francisco won 26-16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Garoppalo, 49ers optimistic after winning 3 of 4 games

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Chicago. The 49ers won 15-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

49ers look to build momentum after Garoppolo’s solid start

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti) **FILE**

49ers’ Shanahan weighing Beathard vs Garoppolo against Bears

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49ers to start C.J. Beathard against Seahawks

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

49ers coach says Goodwin insisted on playing after tragedy

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FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stands along the sideline during the teams NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The 49ers, who play the New York Giants this week, are still seeking their first win under Shanahan and lost three more players to season-ending injuries this week to raise their total to a league-high 18 players on injured reserve. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Giants-49ers set to wage historic battle of the worsts

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Even Shanahan’s wife excited to see Garoppolo play

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph speaks to the media after a 23-10 loss to the New York Giants, in Denver. Second from left, in an Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' head coach Sean McVay speaks after a training session in Bagshot, England. Third from left, in an Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone takes questions at a news conference after beating the Steelers 30-9 in Pittsburgh. And at right, in a Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott speaks after beating the new York Jets, 20-10, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Of the half dozen first-year NFL head coaches, Vance Joseph inherited what was widely considered the best situation: a championship-caliber defense and a renovated offense. Instead, the Denver Broncos have blown up while Sean McVay's Rams, Doug Marrone's Jaguars and Sean McDermott's Bills are making a push for the playoffs. (AP Photo/File)

NFL HALFWAY: Rams, Bills, Jags succeeding with new coaches

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gestures during the second half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Winless Shanahan evaluating how 49ers handle adversity

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FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference after a 40-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers are still searching for their first wiin under coach Shanahan. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Kyle Shanahan points to 49ers’ history to motivate club

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Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) is stopped by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong (54), defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) and defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

49ers DL Arik Armstead to have surgery on broken hand

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) carries the ball toward the end zone a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sunday’s game adds to Shanahan’s case for Cousins

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) congratulates wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Cousins inconsistent as Redskins hold on to beat 49ers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) walks off the field as Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates his interception that ended the game during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Redskins defeated the 49er 26-24. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

49ers are 1st NFL team to lose 5 games in row by 3 or fewer

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press