49ers' kicker Joe Nedney was fined $7,500 by the NFL on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture at his home fans during last week's game against New Orleans.

Quarterback Alex Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against New Orleans, coach Mike Nolan said.

Frank Gore says he was frustrated when he questioned whether his teammates really trust Jim Hostler, the San Francisco 49ers' first-year offensive coordinator.

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed lineback Hannibal Navies and waived fullback Zak Keasey, the team announced on Monday.

Alex Smith believes he's ready to take over the 49ers again.

Tight end Vernon Davis returned to 49ers' practice Wednesday and appears on track to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

The 49ers on Tuesday signed wide receiver LeRon McCoy, who spent last season on injured reserve with a thumb injury.

Former 49ers President Carmen Policy has just been recruited by Mayor Gavin Newsom to lead the city's effort to keep the team from exiting for the South Bay - bringing the veteran football executive's long journey to build a stadium in San Francisco full circle.

Left tackle Jonas Jennings will be out of the 49ers' lineup indefinitely while dealing with a "private matter," coach Mike Nolan said Thursday.

The 49ers say that Dr.

A team source has told ESPN's Ed Werder that 49ers starting quarterback Alex Smith is seeking a second opinion from Dr.

The 49ers shook up their struggling offense on Tuesday, waiving No.

Quarterback Alex Smith will miss the 49ers' game against Baltimore on Sunday but won't need surgery on his separated right shoulder.