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 |
Report: 49ers hold private workout for CB Peterson
A FOXSports.com report Saturday said that the 49ers held a private workout for LSU CB Patrick Peterson, the top-ranked corner in the 2011 NFL draft.
Draft Dose: Who needs an outside linebacker?
In the 30th installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW takes a look at 10 teams in need of an outside linebacker like Texas A&M's Von Miller.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 7
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the seventh pick in the NFL draft, highlighted by the Vikings' selection of Adrian Peterson in 2007.
Baalke: 49ers would welcome Alex Smith back
49ers GM Trent Baalke reaffirmed Wednesday that the team would like to bring free agent Alex Smith back to compete for the starting QB job in 2011.
49ers keeping the faith in OT Davis
Despite a very rough rookie campaign, we hear the 49ers aren't ready to give up at all on promising 2010 first-round ORT Anthony Davis.
Report: 49ers have offer ready for Smith
The 2005 No. 1 pick, QB Alex Smith, could get a chance to remain with the 49ers and battle for the starting quarterback spot.
49ers might draft QB high — but not with top pick
While we hear the Niners are unlikely to use their first-round draft pick on a quarterback, it's quite possible they could look seriously at a signalcaller in either the second or third round.
Players working out despite lockout
NFL players are locked out of their team facilities due to the ongoing labor negotiations, but that hasn't stopped some players from meeting up with teammates and getting work done.
Under siege under center
Adding to the uncertainty due to the current lockout are the undeniably shaky QB situations facing one-third of the league's teams, including the 49ers and holdover starter Alex Smith.
NFC team needs
The Vikings are looking for a successor to QB Brett Favre, as PFW identifies the top three draft needs of each NFC team.
Niners free agent Franklin willing to test market
With the 49ers and NT Aubrayo Franklin apparently differing somewhat on the former franchise player's current worth, we hear it's likely Franklin will test the free-agent market.
New California stadiums unlikely due to budget issues
The Chargers, Raiders and 49ers all received grim news on Monday, as their hopes of having state money go to new stadiums was dismissed by politicians.
49ers' mixed QB signals worth monitoring
While there's no denying the strong relationship between 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Trent Baalke, their differing views on Alex Smith could become a problem.
Report: 49ers tender three
OLB Manny Lawson, SS Dashon Goldson and DE Ray McDonald were all sent tenders by the Niners, according to CSN Bay Area.
NFC West free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is likely to be delayed. Yet, PFW examines the free-agent picture for each club, with the NFC West featured today.
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."