Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
The San Francisco 49ers are signing kicker Chase McLaughlin to a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The addition is due to the current kicker, Robbie Gould, dealing with a strained quad, per the report.
Sources: #49ers kicker Robbie Gould has a strained quad that puts his availability very much in doubt for Monday night vs. the #Seahawks and SF is signing FA K Chase McLaughlin.
Gould took part in the 49ers' Tuesday practice this week, and it is not yet known what move San Francisco will make to fit McLaughlin on the roster.
Update: The 49ers officially announced the Chase McLaughlin signing, and that the team has waived tackle Sam Young to make room for the kicker on the roster.
The 49ers signed Gould to a multi-year deal on July 15 after a lengthy contract dispute, which forced the kicker to miss the entire offseason leading to training camp. The 15-year veteran has connected on just 13 of his 20 field-goal attempts this season with his longest coming in at 47 yards, but he has connected on each of his 26 extra-point attempts.
McLaughlin entered the league this year as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills, who waived him on August 31. He spent a brief time on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad before signing with the Los Angeles Chargers on October 1 after an injury to kicker Michael Badgley.
The Chargers waived McLaughlin on October 29 after he connected on six of his nine field-goal attempts and went 7-for-7 on extra points.
Young signed with the 49ers on September 20 and appeared in four games with the team.
Update: Gould's injury is not considered to be serious or a long-term issue, according to Rapoport.
Notes: Robbie Gould's strained quad is not serious, source said, and certainly not considered long-term. … Chase McLaughlin filled in for the #Chargers and went 6 of 9 on FGs and 7 of 7 on PATs. https://t.co/u5FSbSi19k
49ers waive defensive lineman ahead of rookie minicamp
By Site Staff
May 8
The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have waived defensive lineman Spencer Waege.
Waege (6-5, 295) initially joined the team as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2023. He was waived by the team on August 27, 2023. However, he re-signed with the team's practice squad on November 15, 2023, where he remained for the remainder of the season.
A 25-year-old native of South Shore, South Dakota, Waege attended North Dakota State University for six years (2017-22), appearing in 57 games with 29 starts. He registered 138 tackles, 42 tackles for a loss, 20.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, four passes defensed, and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career. He finished his college tenure as a two-time FCS All-American
Steve Young: 49ers' best chance at a title may have passed
By David Bonilla
2 hrs
Steve Young believes the San Francisco 49ers may have missed their best opportunity for the organization's sixth Super Bowl victory. It was an uphill battle for the 49ers in the playoffs, requiring two comeback victories against perceived weaker opponents before suffering an overtime defeat in Las Vegas against the Kansas City Chiefs.
For various reasons, the Hall of Fame quarterback feels that it was head coach Kyle Shanahan's best opportunity to silence his critics and finally emerge victorious in the NFL title game.
Now, it's too early to predict how the 2024 season will unfold. The Niners could be just as competitive as last season. They might find themselves at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, competing against
49ers sign veteran OT Chris Hubbard to a 1-year deal
By David Bonilla
May 14
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran offensive lineman Chris Hubbard. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport adds that it is a one-year, $1.375 million deal.
Source: The #49ers are signing veteran offensive lineman Chris Hubbard. Hubbard started nine games for Tennessee last season before going to IR. Healthy now. Gives San Francisco a viable swing option.— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May
49ers sign 6th-round draft pick Jarrett Kingston to 4-yr, $4.16 million rookie deal
By David Bonilla
5 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly signed former USC offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston to his rookie four-year deal. The team made him a sixth-round draft pick, selecting him 215th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. This leaves wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, the team's first-round selection, as the only unsigned 49ers draft pick.
According to OverTheCap.com, Kingston's four-year contract is worth about $4.16 million. This includes a signing bonus of approximately $138,000 and a 2024 salary-cap hit of about $830,000.
When asked about his pre-draft evaluations, Kingston said, "I feel like I am athletic. I think whatever like the ratings were, but I feel like I'm really athletic. I think my background playing all these different positions, like defensive and tight
