Malcolm Smith

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The incomplete pass forced a field goal. (Brian Peterson/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Pierre Garcon to go on injured reserve, could be done with San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Pierre Garçon's two seasons with the San…

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib (94) tackles San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) during the game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers lose eighth straight in Seattle in Richard Sherman’s return

During the lead-up to Richard Sherman's return to Seattle for the first…

 

Marquise Goodwin (11) runs a route during one-on-ones in San Francisco 49ers training camp on Aug. 5, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Marquise Goodwin returns to practice for San Francisco 49ers

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA — Over the…

 

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addresses the media on the first day of training camp, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Najee Toran to start at right guard for San Francisco 49ers

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner In the latest development in…

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addresses the media on the first day of training camp, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addresses the media at Levi's Stadium on July 25, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Richard Sherman says San Francisco 49ers GM, Hall of Fame finalist John Lynch couldn’t play today; he’d get kicked out

SANTA CLARA -- John Lynch said last year that trying to tackle…

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addresses the media at Levi's Stadium on July 25, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman runs through a drill during practice on Aug. 22, 2018, at the team's Santa Clara practice facility. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Malcolm Smith, Richard Sherman good for Week 1 against a talented Vikings offense

SANTA CLARA -- San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said that…

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman runs through a drill during practice on Aug. 22, 2018, at the team's Santa Clara practice facility. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Mark Nzeocha catches a ball during an individual drill on August 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers trade linebacker Eli Harold to Detroit Lions; Mark Nzeocha to start

SANTA CLARA -- Last week, a German television crew paid a visit…

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Mark Nzeocha catches a ball during an individual drill on August 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Julian Taylor, seen here practicing at training camp on August 5, 2018, has made a big impact, playing start-to-finish in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He should make the 53-man roster. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Projecting the 53-man roster for the San Francisco 49ers

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA — The San…

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Julian Taylor, seen here practicing at training camp on August 5, 2018, has made a big impact, playing start-to-finish in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He should make the 53-man roster. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looks into the crowd before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Thursday, August 9, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Five Takeaways: 49ers with a costly win over the Cowboys

By C.J. Peterson Special to S.F. Examiner SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The…

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looks into the crowd before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Thursday, August 9, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle warms up before the 2018 preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 9, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Reports: 49ers George Kittle, Matt Breida avoid serious shoulder injuries in preseason opener against Dallas

Updated: 4:26 p.m. Among the six players who went down with injury…

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle warms up before the 2018 preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 9, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Solomon Thomas (94) and DeForest Buckner (99) hold Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after they combined on a sack at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Thursday, August 9, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers Preseason: Five questions revisited versus the Dallas Cowboys

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Within the first 12 minutes of game time…

San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Solomon Thomas (94) and DeForest Buckner (99) hold Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after they combined on a sack at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Thursday, August 9, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
Trent Taylor catches a pass in September of 2017. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers activate five from PUP and NFI lists, including Malcolm Smith and Trent Taylor

The San Francisco 49ers have officially activated five players heading into practice…

Trent Taylor catches a pass in September of 2017. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addresses the media on July 25, 2018 at Levi's Stadium. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

San Francisco 49ers open camp with a healthy Richard Sherman, but Malcolm Smith is on the NFI list

SANTA CLARA, Calif.— As the San Francisco 49ers reported to training camp…

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addresses the media on July 25, 2018 at Levi's Stadium. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Raiders agree to deals with LB Malcolm Smith, TE Lee Smith

ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders opened free agency by agreeing to contracts…

AP Photo/John MinchilloSeattle Seahawks linebacker and Super Bowl XLVIII MVP Malcolm Smith answers questions from the media during a news conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at the Sheraton hotel

Seahawks ready to start work on Super Bowl defense

Less than 12 hours after winning the Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks coach…

AP Photo/John MinchilloSeattle Seahawks linebacker and Super Bowl XLVIII MVP Malcolm Smith answers questions from the media during a news conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at the Sheraton hotel
AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenSeattle Seahawks' Malcolm Smith celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday

Seattle LB Smith earns Super Bowl MVP award

Malcolm Smith always was ready to step in when the Seattle Seahawks…

AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenSeattle Seahawks' Malcolm Smith celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday