San Francisco 49ers
Demarcus Dobbs - #83 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 282 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/30/1987 |
| Birthplace | Savannah, GA |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 3 |
Brains of Perry, Johnson to be examined
Joe "the Jet" Perry and John Henry Johnson, Pro Football Hall of Famers and two members of the 49ers' "Million Dollar Backfield" who died this year, will have their brains examined by researchers at Boston University, the San Francisco Chronicle ...
Lockout limbo: 49ers report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the 49ers.
Hall of Fame RB Johnson dies at age 81
Hall of Fame RB John Henry Johnson died Friday in Tracy, Calif., at the age of 81. He played for the 49ers, Lions, Steelers and Oilers during his career.
49ers' Harbaugh told to stop talking about Smith
The lockout is preventing NFL coaches from meeting with their players and talking with free agents. For one coach, even talking about free agents has been outlawed.
Kaepernick throws passes at 49ers' player-organized workouts
The 49ers' QB of the future, Colin Kaepernick, the team's second-round selection in April's draft, threw passes at player-organized workouts Friday, according to a report from The Sacramento Bee.
Make way for the Harbaugh Express
After initially picking the Rams to win the NFC West in 2011, PFW executive editor Dan Arkush has had a change of heart — courtesy of Niners new head coach Jim Harbaugh.
49ers QB Kaepernick underwent minor surgery
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, the team's second-round pick in April's draft, had minor surgery on his lower left leg following the draft. Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee first reported it.
49ers part ways with Heneghan; promote Ferguson
The 49ers parted ways with executive vice president Lal Heneghan, who had been with the team since 2006. The Niners promoted Jeff Ferguson to director of football operations and sports medicine.
Smith making more sense as 49ers' starting QB
The more new 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh takes the time to talk about the team's tenuous QB situation, the more likely it seems that free agent Alex Smith will indeed re-sign and remain the starter.
Fantasy outlook: QB Colin Kaepernick
Unless there's a major injury epidemic under center in San Francisco this season, Niners second-round QB Colin Kaepernick will be spending the majority of his time carrying a clipboard on game day.
Niners gamble long-term on Nevada QB Kaepernick
Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick probably won't start away for the Niners. But a few years from now, after careful grooming by his head coach, he will be given every opportunity to become the top dog under center.
Niners hope Smith fills major need for stud sacker
Aldon Smith suddenly gives new San Francisco defensive coordinator Vic Fangio some real potential pass-rushing firepower from both edges.
Niners' new coordinators are creating positive buzz
While most eyes in Niners Nation remain riveted on new head coach Jim Harbaugh, daily team observers are equally intrigued by his top two coaching hires by way of Palo Alto — offensive coordinator Greg Roman and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
Draft Dose: Who needs a cornerback?
In the 31st installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW looks at five teams in need of a cornerback, with LSU's Patrick Peterson the top-ranked corner available.
Hall of Fame RB Perry passes away
Former 49ers great RB Joe "The Jet" Perry has passed away at the age of 84, it was reported by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Niners on Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
Dobbs' season is over with the San Francisco 49ers after he was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a right knee problem.|||||||
Dobbs was injured when he landed awkwardly in the first half of Sunday's 27-13 victory against the Miami Dolphins. Coach Jim Harbaugh had remained optimistic in Dobbs' case, though the coach cautioned he wouldn't know anything until MRI results came back. Dobbs returned to the field Sunday after he didn't travel for the game at St. Louis on Dec. 2 following his arrest Nov. 30 - his 25th birthday - for suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.
The California Highway Patrol says it arrested San Francisco 49ers defensive end Demarcus Dobbs early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. CHP Officer D.J. Sarabia says Dobbs was involved in a single-car accident in which he hit a chain-link fence and a bush but didn't sustain any injuries. Dobbs was arrested at 3:45 a.m.|||||||
The arrest came on the 25th birthday for Dobbs, one of the NFC West-leading Niners' top special teams players. The 49ers released a statement Friday afternoon saying Dobbs wouldn't travel with the team Friday to St. Louis, where San Francisco faces the Rams on Sunday. The 49ers say they have been in contact with Dobbs and the NFL office and "we are gathering the relevant facts as it pertains to this situation."
