Early indications are Pinnock, 26, will step in as a starting safety when the 49ers open the regular season on Sept. 7 in ...

The San Francisco 49ers got their first glimpse of what the team's defensive-line rookies might have to offer Monday at ...

Rookie C.J. West dominated at the onset of the 49ers’ first full-padded practice Monday, a positive sign for an overhauled ...

The San Francisco 49ers defense is counting on early contributions from its rookie class after a significant offseason ...

The San Francisco 49ers would love to see one of their fourth-round picks standing out on the defensive line this season.

Every defensive player on the San Francisco 49ers should yearn to receive praise from Robert Saleh. Anytime he praises a player, he is being extremely genuine a ...

The best competition might be at safety, where Jason Pinnock, Ji'Ayir Bown, Richie Grant and Marques Sigle are vying for two ...

It’s no secret that defensive coordinator Robert Saleh played a significant role in the San Francisco 49ers' defensive additions. He essentially was able to cal ...

FB Kyle Juszczyk shared his excitement about returning to physical football and S Jason Pinnock reflected on reuniting with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and embracing the 49ers culture.

Perhaps no coordinator in the NFL is under more pressure than Saleh, whom the 49ers pounced on in the offseason following his ...

The 49ers are hoping first-round pick Mykel Williams benefits from the leadership and experience Nick Bosa is bringing to ...