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Mark Nzeocha: Won't receive extension
The 49ers declined the 2021 contract option on Mark Nzeocha on Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Through his four seasons with the 49ers, Nzeocha posted 37 tackles (29 solo), one sack and one forced fumble. The 31-year-old will aim to compete for a role at linebacker and on special teams elsewhere for the upcoming year.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Shifts to active roster
Mark Nzeocha (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Nzeocha will enter the lineup in Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, marking his first appearance on the field since Week 3. The sixth-year linebacker is expected to stick to special teams, where he played nearly all of his snaps prior to the injury.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Trending in right direction
Mark Nzeocha (quadriceps) has been designated for a return from injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday.Nzeocha has resided on IR since suffering the quadriceps injury in Week 3, but he's expected to return to practice this week. The 49ers will have 21 days to activate Nzeocha, and he could return as early as Sunday's game against the Bills.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Officially on IR
The San Francisco 49ers placed Mark Nzeocha (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.Nzeocha has played in every game this season but logged all but three snaps on special teams. The 30-year-old linebacker will need to sit out at least three games before returning to action.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Will likely land on IR
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mark Nzeocha (quadriceps) likely will be placed on injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Nzeocha suffered the injury late in Sunday's win over the Giants and didn't return. It appears he's dealing with a serious issue, though, so he'll likely spend at least three weeks on the sidelines as he recovers. Nzeocha rarely plays on defense, but his absence will hurt the team's linebacker depth and special-teams units.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Dealing with injury
Mark Nzeocha suffered a quadriceps injury in Sunday's game against the Giants and didn't return, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.It's unclear when Nzeocha suffered the injury, however, he failed to return to the game. His practice status Tuesday and Wednesday will paint a clearer picture of his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Eagles.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Records first pro interception
Mark Nzeocha had 10 tackles (eight solo) and an interception over 16 games as a backup in 2019.Nzeocha saw a season-high 16 defensive snaps in Week 1, resulting in his first career interception. The 30-year-old faded into the background after that, recording just 13 total defensive snaps over the San Francisco 49ers' final 15 games of the regular season. Despite his lack of usage during the regular season, Nzeocha did get some action during the team's playoff run, so he could remain in San Francisco's future plans.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Exits Saturday's game
Mark Nzeocha left Saturday's divisional-round win over the Vikings with a stinger, Keiana Martin of the San Francisco 49ers' official site reports.Nzeocha had one tackle before going down with the injury. The 29-year-old's practice participation next week will provide an idea of his potential availability for the NFC Championship Game.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Nabs pick in win
Mark Nzeocha recorded two tackles and an interception in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Buccaneers.Nzeocha had a relatively quiet day apart from the interception, but he only saw the field for 16 of 70 defensive snaps (23 percent). The 29-year-old operated in a rotational role last season, logging 23 total tackles and a forced fumble over 16 contests. Based on the first game of the 2019 campaign, it seems Nzeocha is heading for a similar role this season.
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49ers' Mark Nzeocha: Lands three-year deal with 49ers
Mark Nzeocha signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Nzeocha appeared in all 16 games with the 49ers last season in a rotational role, recording 23 tackles, one sack and one interception. The 29-year-old veteran projects to reprise a similar role in San Francisco going forward.
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