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Matt Conner

Matt Conner

Joined: Feb 13, 2017

Editor at Arrowhead Addict since 2017. Editor with SB Nation in a past life. Freelance writer for sports and pop culture. Bylines at ESPN, Indianapolis Star, Paste, Relevant, No Depression, Under the Radar, The Line of Best Fit.

Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Nick Bosa wins NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year

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Akeem Spence #69 of the Washington Football Team (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

49ers news: Defensive tackle Akeem Spence released

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Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Sportsbooks remove chances to bet on Nick Bosa for defensive MVP

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Daniel Brunskill of the San Francisco 49ers gets set against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Daniel Brunskill’s presence eases impact of Aaron Bank’s injury on 49ers

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Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Chris Simms: Prominent 49ers want Jimmy Garoppolo over Trey Lance

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 20: Danny Gray #86 of the San Francisco 49ers makes catch for a 2-point conversion during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 17-7. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

Danny Gray is intriguing addition for 49ers offense

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Jan 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the overtime period of the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

George Kittle injury update: 49ers tight end ‘unlikely’ to play Week 1

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 27: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

49ers should be careful not to overlook Bears

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Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

NFL Power Rankings: 49ers’ fortunes rely on Trey Lance’s readiness

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May 4, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (51) practices at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during rookie minicamp, Friday, May 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mandatory Credit: Caitlyn Epes/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

49ers add intriguing linebacker Buddy Johnson to practice squad

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George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

George Kittle nears 49ers all-time tight end records

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Jimmy Garoppolo #10 and Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Trey Lance views Jimmy Garoppolo as ‘huge resource’

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Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon (28) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Recalling what draft experts said about Trey Sermon

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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

49ers players who could stand out in contract year in 2022

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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Mike McGlinchey’s return to practice is good news for 49ers

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Aug 29, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; A detailed view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet logo at midfield at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2022 San Francisco 49ers roster cuts tracker

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