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49ers | Bruce Miller released Mon Sep 5, 03:55 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller was released Monday, Sept. 5, after being arrested for an alleged assault. Miller was arrested on four felony counts, including two of criminal threats, one of assault with a deadly weapon and one of a misdemeanor battery charge. His bond was listed as $178,000.
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49ers | Vance McDonald not projected to start Wed Aug 3, 11:21 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Vance McDonald is not projected to start by beat writer Grant Cohn, citing the fact TE Garrett Celek is better at catching passes in traffic. FB/TE Bruce Miller is also in the mix, and expected to be ahead of McDonald as the 'move' tight end.
| Footballguys view: None of these tight ends seem all that fantasy worthy and not having a clear "go to" guy makes it hard to recommend any of them as fantasy players to put on your roster. Celek was ahead of McDonald last season while Miller is being touted as one of the better players on the offense. Celek is, at best a TE3 or TE4 but it's hard to make a strong case for any of them being on your roster. |
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49ers | Bruce Miller could help out at TE Thu Jul 21, 02:23 AM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller is learning the nuances of the tight end position, but he has good hands and can also help out on special teams. He might be used the No. 3 tight end behind TEs Garrett Celek and Vance McDonald.
| Footballguys view: We don't expect much more than blocking from the tight ends, so even adding Miller makes no real difference. |
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49ers | Bruce Miller playing some receiver Sun Jun 5, 11:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Bruce Miller has been lining up at tight end and receiver at times, head coach Chip Kelly said. Miller said he has lost some weight for his new role and has been studying Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten to improve his route running.
| Footballguys view: There are very few things about this Kelly/49ers marriage that get us excited for fantasy owners. Miller playing TE or WR certainly doesn't get the juices flowing either. |
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49ers | New duties for Bruce Miller Tue May 17, 08:09 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller has switched exclusively to tight end this offseason after running backs coach Tom Rathman informed Miller that he longer had room for another back.
| Footballguys view: There's not really a place for a fullback in Chip Kelly's offense. We'll see how Miller makes the transition to the TE position. As a tight end, Miller will compete with guys like Vance McDonald, Garrett Celek and Blake Bell (a deep dynasty favorite of ours). |
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49ers | Friday injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 08:05 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Quinton Dial (back) and LB Michael Wilhoite (ankle) have been ruled out for the Week 17 game against the St. Louis Rams. C Marcus Martin (concussion) and SS Jaquiski Tartt (knee) are listed as doubtful, while DT Arik Armstead (shoulder, shin), LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder, finger), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder, back), OT Trenton Brown (knee), LB Eli Harold (finger), CB Dontae Johnson (ankle), FS Bruce Miller (foot), OT Erik Pears (knee), FS Eric Reid (hip) and OT Joe Staley (knee, illness) are listed as probable. Dial and Wilhoite did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. Armstead, Martin, Miller and Tartt were limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Thursday practice report for Week 17 Thu Dec 31, 09:48 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Quinton Dial (back), SS Jaquiski Tartt (knee), LB Michael Wilhoite (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. DT Arik Armstead (shoulder, shin), C Marcus Martin (concussion), FB Bruce Miller (foot), OT Erik Pears (knee) and OT Joe Staley (knee, illness) were limited participants, and LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder, finger), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder, back), OG Trent Brown (knee), LB Eli Harold (finger), CB Dontae Johnson (ankle) and FS Eric Reid (hip) practiced in full.
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NaVorro Bowman player page
Tramaine Brock player page
Bruce Miller player page
Michael Wilhoite player page
Eric Reid player page
Quinton Dial player page
Dontae Johnson player page
Eli Harold player page
Jaquiski Tartt player page
49ers | Wednesday practice report for Week 17 Wed Dec 30, 08:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder, finger), DT Quinton Dial (back) and LB Michael Wilhoite (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. DT Arik Armstead (shoulder, shin), OT Trenton Brown (knee), C Marcus Martin (concussion), FB Bruce Miller (foot), OT Erik Pears (knee), FS Eric Reid (hip), OT Joe Staley (knee, illness) and SS Jaquiski Tartt (knee) were limited during practice. CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder, back), LB Eli Harold (finger) and CB Dontae Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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NaVorro Bowman player page
Tramaine Brock player page
Bruce Miller player page
Michael Wilhoite player page
Eric Reid player page
Quinton Dial player page
Dontae Johnson player page
Eli Harold player page
Jaquiski Tartt player page
49ers | Wednesday injury report Wed Nov 26, 05:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Derek Carrier (foot), OT Anthony Davis (concussion) and DT Glenn Dorsey (forearm) have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), WR Bruce Ellington (ankle) and TE Vance McDonald (back) are questionable, while RB Bruce Miller (shoulder), S Eric Reid (ankle), DE Justin Smith (back) and S Ray Ventrone (groin) are probable. Brock, Carrier, Davis and Dorsey didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. Ellington, both McDonalds and Smith were limited, while the others practiced in full.
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49ers | Tuesday's practice report Tue Nov 25, 09:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), TE Derek Carrier (foot), OT Anthony Davis (concussion), DT Glenn Dorsey (forearm) and DE Justin Smith (back) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 25. WR Bruce Ellington (ankle) and TE Vance McDonald (back) were listed as limited participants. WR Brandon Lloyd (quadriceps), FB Bruce Miller (shoulder), FS Eric Reid (ankle) and SS Ray Ventrone (groin) were full participants.
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Tramaine Brock player page
Bruce Miller player page
Derek Carrier player page
Eric Reid player page
Vance McDonald player page
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49ers | Monday practice report Mon Nov 24, 10:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), TE Derek Carrier (foot), OT Anthony Davis (concussion), DT Glenn Dorsey (forearm), WR Bruce Ellington (ankle) and DE Justin Smith (back) did not practice Monday, Nov. 24. TE Vance McDonald (back) was a limited participant, and WR Brandon Lloyd (quadriceps), FB Bruce Miller (shoulder), FS Eric Reid (ankle) and SS Ray Ventrone (groin) were full participants.
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Justin Smith player page
Glenn Dorsey player page
Tramaine Brock player page
Bruce Miller player page
Derek Carrier player page
Eric Reid player page
Vance McDonald player page
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49ers | LaMichael James may be odd man out at RB Mon Jul 21, 12:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB LaMichael James could have trouble making the roster this year, according to ESPN.com's Bill Williamson. Williamson believes RB Frank Gore, RB Carlos Hyde, RB Marcus Lattimore, RB Kendall Hunter and FB Bruce Miller will make the roster.
| Footballguys view: James could make the team based on his return ability. He's not going to get many carries if he makes the final roster, but James could catch a few passes as a change-of-pace back. |
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49ers | Bruce Miller is 100 percent Tue Jun 3, 11:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) said Tuesday, June 3, that his shoulder is stronger than before he broke it in a game last season, and he is eager to prove himself again.
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49ers | Bruce Miller doing well with rehab Thu Mar 20, 07:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (scapula) said he is doing very well in his recovery from the injured scapula he suffered during the season. He said he would be able to play in a game if the team has one this week.
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49ers | Bruce Miller signs extension Thu Mar 20, 04:23 PM
The San Francisco 49ers signed FB Bruce Miller to an undisclosed three-year contract extension Thursday, March 20.
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49ers | Have extension talks with Bruce Miller Mon Feb 17, 04:34 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have had preliminary contract extension talks with FB Bruce Miller, but no agreement appears to be imminent.
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49ers | Four players receive raises Mon Feb 17, 04:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers OG Mike Iupati, OG Alex Boone, FB Bruce Miller and CB Chris Culliver triggered salary escalators based on playing time over the course of their careers or the 2013 season. Iupati is now scheduled to make $2.77 million, while Boone is scheduled to make $2 million. Miller and Culliver will make $1.39 million in 2014.
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49ers | Bruce Miller expected to take part in workouts Mon Jan 27, 02:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (scapula) is no longer wearing a sling and should be able to participate in offseason workouts.
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49ers | Colin Kaepernick had previous trouble with Carolina Sat Jan 11, 02:33 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick had one of his worst games as an NFL player the first time the 49ers played the Carolina Panthers. In that game, he completed 11 of 22 passes for 91 yards and no touchdowns. The Panthers also sacked Kaepernick six times and intercepted one of his passes. Kaepernick completed passes to six receivers against the Panthers. However, three of those players aren't on the roster or are out for the season -- WR Mario Manningham, WR Kyle Williams and WR Bruce Miller.
| Footballguys view: The return of Michael Crabtree could very well prove to be the difference here. He's Kaepernick's favorite receiver, and should be able to get open regularly against the Panthers secondary. |
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49ers | Will Tukuafu working at FB Mon Dec 23, 09:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Will Tukuafu entered the Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Dec. 23, at fullback ahead of RB Anthony Dixon. FB Bruce Miller (scapula) was lost for the season in last week's game.
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49ers | Bruce Miller placed on IR Wed Dec 18, 04:34 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have placed FB Bruce Miller (scapula) on Injured Reserve. The team also re-signed free-agent FB Will Tukuafu to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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49ers | Anthony Dixon could fill void Tue Dec 17, 11:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Anthony Dixon could slide into the fullback spot in Week 16 and beyond with FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) done for the season. He took over for Miller in Week 15 when he was injured.
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49ers | Will Tukuafu might fill in at FB Tue Dec 17, 11:31 PM
The San Francisco 49ers do not play until Monday, Dec. 23, in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons, so there is no rush to fill the void at the fullback position with FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) done for the season. One option might be free-agent DL/FB Will Tukuafu (49ers), who was released from the team earlier this year. A source close to the situation confirmed Tukuafu worked out for the team Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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49ers | Bruce Miller likely done for year Mon Dec 16, 06:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) is likely to miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs after injuring his left shoulder in Week 15. 'It doesn't look good. It looks like he has an injury to his scapula,' head coach Jim Harbaugh said. 'He does so many things in the protection, in the run game, receiving out of the back field. He is a multitalented, multi-use player. Special teams contributor on two, three phases. It's a loss.'
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are expected to re-sign FB Owen Marecic to fill Miller's shoes. Anthony Dixon could also be used at fullback. |
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49ers | Bruce Miller dealing with scapula injury Mon Dec 16, 03:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said FB Bruce Miller (scapula) is dealing with a significant scapula injury.
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49ers | Bruce Miller set for X-rays Sun Dec 15, 08:56 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (arm) left the Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an arm injury, and he will have X-rays Monday, Dec. 16. He did not have X-rays after the game due to swelling, and he was wearing a sling. However, Miller is confident it isn't a serious injury. 'We'll take a closer look at it, but it's just a stinger,' Miller said. 'Just the soreness, it feels like it (the pain) is all over.'
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49ers | Friday injury report for Week 11 Fri Nov 15, 06:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Quinton Patton (foot) and DE Ray McDonald (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 11. TE Garrett Celek (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. FB Bruce Miller (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (foot) and FS Eric Reid (concussion) are listed as questionable. OG Mike Iupati (knee), DE Justin Smith (shoulder), DT Quinton Dial (ankle), CB Tarell Brown (knee) and P Andy Lee (neck) are listed as probable. Patton, Celek and McDonald did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 15. Miller, Skuta and Reid were limited during practice while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Tarell Brown player page
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Bruce Miller player page
Garrett Celek player page
Eric Reid player page
Quinton Patton player page
49ers | Thursday practice report for Week 11 Thu Nov 14, 07:58 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Garrett Celek (hamstring) and DE Ray McDonald (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 14. FB Bruce Miller (hamstring), DE Justin Smith (shoulder), LB Dan Skuta (foot) and FS Eric Reid (concussion) were limited during practice. OG Mike Iupati (knee), DT Quinton Dial (ankle), CB Tarell Brown (knee) and P Andy Lee (neck) fully participated in practice.
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Eric Reid player page
49ers | Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 13, 08:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Garrett Celek (hamstring), DT Ray McDonald (ankle) and DT Justin Smith (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. FB Bruce Miller (hamstring), FS Eric Reid (concussion) and LB Dan Skuta (foot) were listed as limited participants, while CB Tarell Brown (knee), DT Quinton Dial (ankle), OG Mike Iupati (knee) and P Andy Lee (neck) were listed as full participants.
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Bruce Miller player page
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Eric Reid player page
49ers | Seven limited in practice Fri Oct 4, 07:27 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Nnamdi Asomugha (knee), OT Anthony Davis, DT Ray McDonald (ankle), FB Bruce Miller (quadriceps), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), DT Justin Smith (shoulder) and LB Patrick Willis (groin) were each limited participants in practice Friday, Oct. 4, and all are listed as questionable for the Week 5 game against the Houston Texans.
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49ers | Seven players limited Thu Oct 3, 08:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (quadriceps), OT Anthony Davis (shoulder), DE Justin Smith (shoulder), DE Ray McDonald (ankle), LB Patrick Willis (groin), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (knee) and CB Carlos Rogers (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 3.
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49ers | Seven listed as limited participants Wed Oct 2, 10:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Nnamdi Asomugha (knee), DT Ray McDonald (ankle), FB Bruce Miller (quadriceps), WR Quinton Patton (foot), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), DT Justin Smith (shoulder) and LB Patrick Willis (groin) were each listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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