The San Francisco 49ers waived Nnamdi Asomugha on Monday. The team also activated wide receiver Mario Manningham and cornerback Eric Wright.

Eric Wright is a week or two away from returning to the active roster for the San Francisco 49ers, coach Jim Harbaugh said. Could that signal the end for Nnamdi Asomugha?

Colin Kaepernick had one of his best games of the season and the 49ers' defense suffocated Jake Locker and the Tennessee Titans in an easy 31-16 win in Nashville. San Francisco is riding a four-game winning streak.

After posting frustrating seasons in 2012, Osi Umenyiora and Terrell Suggs are rebounding in 2013. Marcas Grant writes that IDP owners should be taking notice.

The San Francisco 49ers took the charity Matt Schaub gave them Sunday, picking off the Houston Texans quarterback three times in a blowout victory at home. The Niners now are 3-2.

Joe Staley appeared to suffer a nasty leg injury late in the San Francisco 49ers' win over the St. Louis Rams. Early reports, however, indicate that Staley will be fine.

Nnamdi Asomugha recently offered San Francisco 49ers teammate Anthony Dixon $24,000 in exchange for his No. 24 jersey. Crazy right? Even crazier? Dixon turned down Asomugha's generous proposal.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wondered if Nnamdi Asomugha had any gas left in the tank. Ahead of the season opener, Asomugha has earned his keep.

Nnamdi Asomugha appeared to be on the San Francisco 49ers' roster bubble early in camp. But the former All-Pro cornerback has impressed the past few weeks and is on the cusp of earning a roster spot.

Nnamdi Asomugha, once considered one of the two best cornerbacks in the NFL, was in danger of losing his San Francisco 49ers roster spot. But it sounds like Asomugha has turned a corner.

No Percy Harvin, no problem? Not quite. See how far Russell Wilson and the Harvin-less Seattle Seahawks have fallen in the latest edition of Elliot Harrison's Power Rankings.

From Peyton Manning in the pistol to Nnamdi Asomugha's precarious status on the San Francisco 49ers' roster, Gregg Rosenthal dives deep into Thursday's six preseason games.

Cornerback Eric Wright signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, giving them another option in their secondary after Chris Culliver tore an ACL.

The Packers' running back battle is spearheaded by two rookies, Eddie Lacy (left) and Johnathan Franklin. Who's in the lead? Gregg Rosenthal weighs in on the NFC position battles.

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday that the team is currently "assessing" Eric Wright. A failed physical kept the cornerback from being traded to the Niners last month.

Is Nnamdi Asomugha still on the roster bubble after Chris Culliver tore his ACL on Thursday? San Francisco 49ers coordinator Vic Fangio says he hasn't seen enough just yet to reach a verdict.

The San Francisco 49ers have adjustments to make in their secondary after learning that cornerback Chris Culliver tore his ACL in practice. That's not all we learned in the NFL on Thursday.

The San Francisco 49ers received bad news on cornerback Chris Culliver, who is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL in practice Thursday.

With training camp just around the corner, Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the top competitions, highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback derby between Michael Vick and Nick Foles.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded cornerback Eric Wright to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday -- one week after he was arrested. What does the move mean for both teams' defensive backfields?

After drafting Jimmy Smith in the first round two years ago, the Baltimore Ravens immediately announced plans to use him as a lockdown cornerback. Will that finally happen in 2013?