The San Francisco 49ers' rookie punter, Mitch Wishnowsky, has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the team's Week 9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Wishnowsky had three punts land inside the 20-yard line while recording five punts for 231 yards (46.2 average) against the Cardinals.
Wishnowsky, a fourth-round pick in April, has punted for 1,097 yards on 25 punts for a 42.3 net average, which ranks No. 14 in the NFL. Thirteen of his 25 punts have been downed inside of the 20-yard line.
Cowboys hiring former 49ers DC Nick Sorensen as special teams coordinator
By David Bonilla
Jan 27
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Dallas Cowboys are set to hire former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen as their new special teams coordinator.
Sorensen will reunite with new Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The two worked together in...
49ers hire Brant Boyer as special teams coordinator
By David Bonilla
Jan 27
The San Francisco 49ers have hired Brant Boyer, the New York Jets' former special teams coordinator, to take over the same role with their team. He replaces recently fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider.
The 49ers interviewed several candidates for the position,...
49ers interview Brant Boyer for special teams coordinator; Nick Sorensen won't be retained
By David Bonilla
Jan 23
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the San Francisco 49ers have interviewed New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer for the same position in Santa Clara.
Maiocco also notes that former 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, who was considered a...
One 49ers player earns spot on PFWA 2024 All-Rookie Team
By David Bonilla
Jan 21
The 2024 season was a major disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers. Plagued by injuries, the team stumbled to a 6-11 finish. However, the adversity provided opportunities for several rookies to gain valuable experience in their first NFL season.
One of the brightest young...
