San Francisco 49ers
Frank Gore - #21 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1983 |
| Birthplace | Coral Gables, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 3rd round, 1st pick by 49ers |
49ers 2011 preview
Niners fans are hoping that new head coach Jim Harbaugh will bring the success to the Bay Area that former coach Mike Singletary was unable to achieve during his brief tenure.
49ers thin at QB after cuts
The 49ers announced their cuts on Saturday, with the most noteworthy player let go being No. 3 QB Josh McCown.
Dixon scores twice in 49ers' win over Chargers
Anthony Dixon capped San Francisco's first two drives with 1-yard touchdown runs and the 49ers beat the San Diego Chargers 20-17 Thursday night.
Report: Gore agrees to three-year extension
RB Frank Gore agreed to a three-year extension with the 49ers on Tuesday, Pro Football Talk first reported.
49ers activate WR Crabtree from PUP list
The 49ers activated WR Michael Crabtree from the physically-unable-to-perform list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
Schaub recovers from interception to lead Texans
Matt Schaub recovered after an early interception, leading the Texans on scoring drives in each of their next three series in a 30-7 exhibition rout of the rebuilding 49ers on Saturday night.
Bengals acquire Mays from 49ers
The Bengals have acquired S Taylor Mays from the 49ers in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice.
Report: 49ers-Raiders preseason game to be stopped
Following a violent incident last Saturday outside Candlestick Park, the 49ers and Raiders will stop playing their annual preseason game.
Two men shot after Raiders-49ers game
Two men were shot in the parking lot of Candlestick Park after the Raiders-49ers game Saturday night, according to San Francisco police.
Smith, 49ers show mixed results in win over Raiders
Alex Smith threw for 126 yards and an interception in Jim Harbaugh's home debut, a 17-3 preseason victory by San Francisco over cross-bay rival Oakland.
49ers add QB depth, sign McCown
The 49ers are no longer in the market for a third-string quarterback after reaching an agreement on Wednesday with QB Josh McCown.
NFC West training-camp reports
Can veteran Alex Smith hold off rookie Colin Kaepernick in the battle for the Niners' starting QB job? That's one of the juicy story lines in the NFC West as PFW looks at all four teams.
Report: Culpepper close to signing with 49ers
Former Vikings and Lions QB Daunte Culpepper worked out with the 49ers on Monday, and he's likely to join the team, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reported.
Strong defense catalyst for Saints' rout
New Orleans recorded six sacks and RB Mark Ingram rushed for a 14-yard TD as the Saints defeated the visiting 49ers 24-3 on Friday.
Goldson good bet to remain 49ers' FS starter
Our 49ers sources put the odds that Dashon Goldson will retain the starting role at free safety after signing a new one-year contract at "about 70 percent."
PLAYER NEWS
Gore was fined $10,500 by the NFL on Wednesday after he wore his socks too low in Sunday's NFC championship game at Atlanta, an equipment violation. It marked the second time he was fined this season.|||||||
Gore says he was so focused on winning the game and getting the 49ers back to a Super Bowl at last that he didn't give his uniform all the attention he should have. He did his part on the field, though. Gore rank for touchdowns of 5 and 9 yards in the Niners' 28-24 comeback victory over the Falcons, putting his team in position to capture the franchise's sixth title.
Gore managed just six carries for 28 yards in the 49ers' blowout loss at Seattle on Sunday night.|||||||
The 49ers fell behind early and Gore quickly became an afterthought.
Gore carried the ball 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-13 win over Miami.|||||||
Gore has now found the end zone in three consecutive weeks. He remains a high-end No. 2 RB going forward.
Gore is nursing a wrist problem for the Niners.|||||||
He expects to play Sunday against Miami.
Gore was limited to 58 yards on 23 carries by St. Louis, though he did register a touchdown.|||||||
Gore hasn't run for 100-plus yards since Oct. 18 but is still essentially a must-start in all leagues.