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 |
Singletary fired as 49ers' head coach
The 49ers fired head coach Mike Singletary late Sunday evening.
York: 49ers will hire GM
Following the 49ers' 25-17 loss to the Rams that eliminated them from playoff contention, owner Jed York said the team will look to hire a general manager.
Rams eliminate 49ers from playoff contention
Sam Bradford set an NFL record for completions in a rookie season and his first touchdown pass in four games gave the Rams breathing room in a 25-17 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.
49ers pick Troy Smith to start vs. Rams
The 49ers are in must-win mode with two weeks to play and the team has announced Troy Smith will be their starting quarterback for at least the first of those games, this coming Sunday against the Rams.
Disappointing pass rush a major problem for 49ers
The 49ers' defensive backs have received well-deserved heat this season, but daily observers believe the team's disappointing pass rush has been as much, if not more, responsible for the secondary's shortcomings.
49ers going back to QB Troy Smith
The 49ers' flip-flopping with their starting quarterbacks continues this week as they have decided to go back to Troy Smith.
Singletary deciding which Smith to start
49ers head coach Mike Singletary won't say which Smith will start at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Colts' playoff streak in prestigious company
With the Colts having made the playoffs eight straight seasons, NFList examines the longest such playoff streaks, including one by Dallas under Tom Landry.
Cardinals, 49ers eyeing QBs of the future
In light of both teams' struggles this season, we hear Arizona and San Francisco are likely to be in the market for a starting quarterback this offseason, someone like Stanford's Andrew Luck, according to NFC West Whispers.
49ers place Nedney, LaBoy on I.R.
The 49ers placed LB Travis LaBoy and PK Joe Nedney on injured reserve Saturday.
Players' inability to maintain success a problem for Niners
Shaking their heads after the Niners' latest disappointing loss in San Diego, sources on the scene believe perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this year's team is the full-scale lack of progress that has been shown by a host ...
Jackson catches three TDs to lead Bolts
Vincent Jackson had a career-high three touchdown catches as the San Diego Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Thursday night to stay alive in the AFC West race.
Chargers avoid Thursday-night blackout
The Chargers sold enough tickets to avoid a blackout for their Thursday-night game against the 49ers.
Smith returns to lead 49ers past 'Hawks
Alex Smith threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns in a triumphant return to the starting lineup following a five-game absence, and the 49ers improved their once-slim playoff hopes with a 40-21 victory over the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks ...
Singletary trying to rein in his emotions
Known for his outbursts on the sideline and in the locker room, 49ers head coach has been trying to keep a calmer demeanor lately, according to NFC West Whispers.
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."
