San Francisco 49ers
Colt McCoy - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/05/1986 |
| Birthplace | Hobbs, NM |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 21st pick by Browns |
NFC West Spin cycle: Rams fortify status as divisional heavyweights
The Rams stole the show from Seattle in Week 13 with a stunning overtime upset of the Niners that moved their record to 4-0-1 in the NFC West.
Zuerlein boots Rams to upset win over 49ers
Rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in overtime as the Rams beat the 49ers 16-13 on Sunday.
Battle could be brewing for 49ers' No. 2 RB role
The 49ers must decide whether veteran Brandon Jacobs or rookie LaMichael James will be the primary replacement for injured RB Kendall Hunter.
49ers ink LB Bowman to five-year extension
The 49ers announced Tuesday that they signed LB NaVorro Bowman to a five-year extension through 2018.
Report: 49ers RB Hunter out for the year
49ers RB Kendall Hunter will reportedly miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday’s win over the Saints.
49ers WR Williams has torn ACL
49ers WR Kyle Williams will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL suffered in Sunday’s win over the Saints.
No changes to schedule in Weeks 14, 15
The NFL announced the Week 14 and Week 15 schedules on Monday and there will be no changes.
NFC West Spin cycle: Kaepernick teams up with 'D' to keep Niners hot
The 49ers remained hot, the Rams rebounded with a win, the Seahawks shot themselves in the foot and the Cardinals kept losing in Week 12.
Mixed signals in San Francisco
The way we hear it, a weekly guessing game could be in the offing regarding the 49ers’ QB situation.
49ers harass Brees, defeat Saints
Ahmad Brooks and Donte Whitner returned interceptions for touchdowns, and the 49ers ended the Saints' three-game winning streak, 31-21 on Sunday.
Harbaugh expects Alex Smith to be cleared
Jim Harbaugh expects Alex Smith to be medically cleared to play by Saturday.
Report: Kaepernick to start vs. Saints
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly has decided to start Colin Kaepernick against the Saints in New Orleans in Week 12.
NFC West Spin cycle: Rams, Cardinals continue to roll downhill
While the Seahawks rested on their bye week, there was no rest for the weary Rams and Cardinals following losses to the Jets and Falcons.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Resisting the Kaepernick temptation
Colin Kaepernick's grand introduction to the NFL Monday night doesn't change the fact that, while his ceiling is higher than Alex Smith's, his floor is lower.
Week 11 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Andre Johnson, Aldon Smith and Julian Edelman as its Players of the Week.
PLAYER NEWS
McCoy's trade to the San Francisco 49ers has been finalized after the quarterback passed a physical Tuesday.|||||||
McCoy showed up in Cleveland on Monday for the start of offseason conditioning only to learn he was headed West to play for ex-NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh and the two-time reigning NFC West champion Niners. San Francisco is sending a pair of undisclosed draft picks to the Browns.
McCoy, who became expendable when Cleveland signed veteran free agent Jason Campbell last week, was traded Monday to the San Francisco 49ers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Browns will get a late-round draft pick, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not yet announced the trade.|||||||
McCoy, who started 21 games for the Browns in three seasons, has been sent to the 49ers for a late-round draft pick, said the person who spoke Monday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams have not yet announced the trade. McCoy became expendable last week when the Browns signed veteran backup Jason Campbell, who is expected to challenge Brandon Weeden for the starting job.
McCoy is inactive as he battles his own shoulder issues.|||||||
McCoy played in just three games this season after starting 13 a year ago.
McCoy and Brandon Weeden are not practicing again because of shoulder injuries.|||||||
Coach Pat Shurmur said both remain sidelined as Cleveland prepares for Sunday's season finale against Pittsburgh.
McCoy, who had yet to throw a pass this season, replaced injured starter Brandon Weeden in the third quarter on Sunday.|||||||
Weeden left the game with a right shoulder injury after being sacked by Broncos linebacker Von Miller. Weeden couldn't avoid the heavy rush and went down hard. After walking off the field, the rookie slammed his helmet on the bench. Weeden was taken into the locker room and his return was questionable.
