JOSH DUBOW

Josh is an NFL writer who covers Raiders and 49ers

FILE - The opening kickoff in a general stadium view during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston. The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, March 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game Dec. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a deal with Dobbs to give the team another option at backup behind Brock Purdy. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

The 49ers agree to deal with backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, agent says

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a deal with quarterback Joshua Dobbs to give the team another backup option behind Brock Purdy.

The 49ers have been docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick for an accounting error

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited a 2025 draft pick and had a 2024 fourth-round pick moved down four spots because of an accounting error regarding the salary cap.

FILE - Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) returns an interception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Landover., Md. The San Francisco 49ers found their help at linebacker, agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent De’Vondre Campbell. A person familiar with the move said on Friday, March 15, 2024, that Campbell will sign with San Francisco as soon as he passes a physical. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

49ers agree to deal with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers found their help at linebacker, agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent De’Vondre Campbell.

Stanford coach Jerod Haase watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against California on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Stanford, Calif. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Stanford fires men’s basketball coach Jerod Haase after 8 seasons

Stanford has fired men’s basketball coach Jerod Haase after he finished his eighth season at the school without a single NCAA Tournament appearance.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (45) plays in the team's NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Aug. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract to bring back Flannigan-Fowles. A person familiar with the deal said Flannigan-Fowles will remain on the Niners for a fifth season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the signing had not been announced.(AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)

The 49ers agree to a 1-year deal to keep linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract to bring back linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles.

FILE - Referee Land Clark reviews a play during the second half of an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2022. The Indianapolis Colts are proposing a rule change that would allow for challenges of penalty calls in the last two minutes of the half. The NFL released a list of several rule change proposals Wednesday, March 13, made by teams. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

NFL considers rule changes that include challenges for penalties

The Indianapolis Colts are proposing a rule change that would allow coaches to challenge any penalty call for the first time.

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looks on before an NFL football game against, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Raiders have released Garoppolo on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves

The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins is introduced before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sep. 17, 2023, in Houston. The San Francisco 49ers have added more help to their defensive line, acquiring Collins in a trade from Houston for a seventh-round draft pick. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

49ers acquire Maliek Collins from Texans for late-round pick, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have added more help to their defensive line, acquiring defensive tackle Maliek Collins in a trade from Houston for a seventh-round draft pick.

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) scores over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

De’Aaron Fox scores 29 points and the Kings snap a 15-game skid against the Bucks with a 129-94 win

De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 129-94 for their first win over the Bucks in more than eight years.

FILE - Cleveland Browns' Jordan Elliott runs through a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. The San Francisco 49ers have added more help on the defensive line, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million with free agent defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. A person familiar with the deal said the sides came to agreement on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

The 49ers add help on the defensive line with a 2-year deal for Jordan Elliott, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have added more help on the defensive line, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million deal with free agent defensive tackle Jordan Elliott.

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 15, 2024, in Orchard Park, NY. The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a two-year contract, $20 million contract with Floyd. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the sides reached agreement on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the start of the free agent negotiating period. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

The 49ers add 2 edge rushers on opening day of free agency, AP sources say

The San Francisco 49ers targeted edge rushers at the start of free agency, agreeing to two-year deals with Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos.

FILE - New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney runs during an NFL football game, Jan. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people familiar with the deals said Monday, March 11, 2024, that The Green BayPackers will sign Josh Jacobs and McKinney at the start of the new league year on Wednesday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced either move. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say

The Green Bay Packers got off to a busy start in free agency, agreeing to deals with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, and releasing longtime running back Aaron Jones.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) celebrates a hit on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The 49ers are planning to cut their longest tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move. A person informed of the team's decision said Armstead will be released and hit the open market after the start of the new league year, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

49ers plan to release longtime defensive tackle Arik Armstead, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to cut their longest tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz (68) pass blocks against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year extension with right tackle Colton McKivitz to keep him under contract through the 2025 season. McKivitz's agents at AMDG Sports said Friday, March 8, 2024, the deal for 2025 is worth $7 million with about $4.5 million in guarantees. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

The 49ers sign right tackle Colton McKivitz to a 1-year extension

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year extension with right tackle Colton McKivitz to keep him under contract through the 2025 season.

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. Denver believed so strongly in Wilson that the Broncos gave him a five-year, $245 million extension before he played a game for them even though he had two years left on his deal. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

From Herschel Walker to Russell Wilson, here’s a look at some of the worst NFL trades ever

In a span of just a few days in the 2022 offseason, the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns made aggressive trades to acquire what they hoped would be franchise-altering quarterbacks.

Dallas Stars defenseman Christopher Tanev (3) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrate with center Logan Stankoven (11) after his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Stars rally from 3 goals down to beat the Sharks 7-6 in OT

Wyatt Johnston had his first career hat trick and the Dallas Stars rallied from three goals down in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-6 on Roope Hintz’s overtime goal.

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. According to the Spotrac website, NFL teams handed out more than $3.3 billion in contracts last offseason with nearly half of that money fully guaranteed at signing. The six biggest spenders last offseason all missed the postseason led by Denver committing more than $250 million in contracts only to miss the playoffs for the eighth straight season after going 8-9 in coach Sean Payton's first season. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams

NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) shoots over Saint Mary's center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Moraga, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

No. 23 Gonzaga snaps No. 17 Saint Mary’s 16-game winning streak with 70-57 victory

Graham Ike scored 24 points and No. 23 Gonzaga bolstered its NCAA Tournament hopes by handing No. 17 Saint Mary’s its first conference loss, 70-57.

FILE -San Francisco 49ers nickels coach Nick Sorensen heads to the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team's staff. A person familiar with the hirings confirmed them on Saturday, March 2, 2024 on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't made an announcement.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team’s staff.

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike, top left, shoots against San Francisco center Volodymyr Markovetskyy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Graham Ike scores 26 points to lead No. 23 Gonzaga past San Francisco, 86-68

Graham Ike scored 26 points and No. 23 Gonzaga clinched a bye into the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament by beating San Francisco 86-68.

Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas takes a 3-point shot against San Diego during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

No. 17 Saint Mary’s has an impressive turnaround to move to the verge of an outright WCC title

Saint Mary’s has engineered an impressive turnaround after stumbling to five losses in the first eight games of a season that began with high expectations.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

49ers GM John Lynch wants to lock up WR Brandon Aiyuk with a long-term deal

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said locking up star receiver Brandon Aiyuk with a long-term extension is one of the team’s priorities this offseason.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scores in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

The short-handed Heat beat the Kings 121-110 for their 4th straight win

Bam Adebayo scored 28 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 26 and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 121-110 for their fourth straight win.

Saint Mary's guard Aidan Mahaney (20) dribbles the ball in front of San Diego guard Dominic Muncey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

No. 18 Saint Mary’s beats San Diego 88-62 to wrap up a share of WCC title

Mitchell Saxen scored 20 points and No. 18 Saint Mary’s won its 15th straight game to wrap up at least a share of the West Coast Conference regular-season title with a 88-62 victory over San Diego.

Saint Mary's guard Aidan Mahaney (20) shoots in front of San Francisco guard Malik Thomas (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Moraga, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

No. 18 Saint Mary’s beats San Francisco 70-66 for its 14th straight win

Mitchell Saxen scored 20 points, Alex Ducas added 18 and No. 18 Saint Mary’s extended the longest active winning streak in the nation to 14 straight games with a 70-66 victory over San Francisco.

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Mason Morelli (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Mason Morelli scores in his debut to lead the Golden Knights past the Sharks 4-0

Mason Morelli had a goal and an assist in his NHL debut, Logan Thompson had his fourth career shutout and the Vegas Golden Knights completed a season sweep against the San Jose Sharks with a 4-0 victory.

Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas, right, drives past Pepperdine guard Malik Moore (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Moraga, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

No. 18 Saint Mary’s beats Pepperdine 103-59 for its 13th straight win

Augustus Marciulionis scored a career-high 28 points and Alex Ducas beat the halftime buzzer with a halfcourt shot to lead No. 18 Saint Mary’s to its 13th straight win, 103-59 over Pepperdine.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super Bowl loss

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.