Gibran Hamdan stepped back confidently and fired a hard pass into the end zone that skimmed a defender's fingertips and fell perfectly into a surprised receiver's hands.

Defensive tackle Jerry DeLoach was among seven players waived by the 49ers on Sunday night to trim their roster to 75 players.

Jerry Rice signed a one-day contract to retire with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, officially ending the receiver's matchless career back where it began.

Jets running back Kevan Barlow apologized to 49ers coach Mike Nolan for comparing him to Adolf Hitler in a newspaper interview.

Kevan Barlow, who was traded to the Jets on Sunday, lashed out at Coach Mike Nolan and the direction of the franchise in a series of phone calls to the Contra Costa Times on Tuesday.

The New York Jets acquired running back Kevan Barlow from the San Francisco 49ers for an undisclosed draft pick in 2007, their second attempt in a week to shore up the position.

Receiver Jerry Rice will retire as a member of the 49ers next week.

The Redskins traded receiver Taylor Jacobs to the 49ers for cornerback Mike Rumph on Monday, a swap of oft-injured former high-round draft picks.

Jeremy Newberry's comeback from chronic knee problems took a major setback Saturday when it was determined the 49ers center will be lost for the season because he needs surgery.

Jerry Rice was happy Saturday to be at the College Football Hall of Fame induction dinner, where he was recognized for his footwork on the football field rather than the dance floor.

Final details of a one-day contract are being worked out that will allow legendary receiver Jerry Rice to retire as a 49er.

Running back Frank Gore can see it in his quarterback's eyes.

After several surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Jeremy Newberry still can't walk, drive or relax without constant pain in both knees.