CHRIS CONLEY NEWS

Hanging up cleats Conley (elbow) has decided to retire from the NFL, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Conley had been a free agent after playing in 15 regular-season games with San Francisco last year, tallying six catches on 12 targets for 76 yards. He injured his elbow during the 49ers' final contest of the campaign, but it wasn't announced as a severe issue, and the injury wasn't mentioned as a factor in the wideout's decision to retire. The Georgia product's best campaign came in 2019 with Jacksonville, when he recorded career-high marks of 47 receptions (on 90 targets) for 775 yards while tying a career best with five touchdowns over 16 regular-season contests.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reserve role in 2024 Conley (elbow) appeared in 15 games for the 49ers this season, finishing with six receptions on 12 targets for 76 yards.

Impact Conley finished his second year in San Francisco with similar minimal results from a fantasy perspective. The veteran wideout injured his elbow in the team's final game of the regular season, but the severity of the injury wasn't disclosed. At age 32, Conley is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Conley (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Conley suffered the elbow injury in the second half and his return is now up in the air. The wide receiver caught both of his targets for 30 yards before departing Sunday. In his absence, Trent Taylor is a candidate to see an increase in workload with San Francisco's offense.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to three snaps on offense Conley went without a target while playing three of the 49ers' 54 snaps on offense in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.

Impact Conley has suited up for each of the 49ers' last five games but has drawn just one target over that stretch. Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall are entrenched as the 49ers' preferred three-receiver set, and rookie Jacob Cowing (four snaps on offense in Week 15) could be threatening Conley for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to three snaps on offense Conley went without a target while playing three of the 49ers' 54 snaps on offense in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.

Impact Conley has suited up for each of the 49ers' last five games but has drawn just one target over that stretch. Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall are entrenched as the 49ers' preferred three-receiver set, and rookie Jacob Cowing (four snaps on offense in Week 15) could be threatening Conley for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 13 Conley (knee) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official website reports.

Impact Conley will ultimately be able to go in Week 13 after logging back-to-back limited practices with a knee injury to end the week. The wide receiver has played just seven offensive snaps over the last two games, failing to reel in his only target.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for Week 13 Conley (knee) is questionable to suit up Sunday against Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Conley finished the week with a pair of limited practices after not appearing on the injury report Wednesday. The veteran wideout has only one catch on the season, so he's not a big part of the 49ers' passing game. However, if Conley is unable to play Sunday, Ronnie Bell and/or Jacob Cowing could see a few more offensive snaps than usual.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Thursday's injury report Conley (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Conley had missed the 49ers' Week 10 game against the Bucs due to a hamstring injury, but he has played in each of the last two games. However, it appears he's now working through a knee injury, and his practice participation Friday will indicate his status heading into Sunday night's game against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Seattle Conley (hamstring) was a full practice participant Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Conley was unable to play this past Sunday against the Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury. He opened the week with consecutive limited practices, but he was able to participate in Friday's session with no restrictions and will be good to go in Sunday's NFC West clash.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Conley (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Conley injured his hamstring in Week 8 against Dallas, and even with San Francisco on a bye for Week 9, the injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined this past Sunday against Tampa Bay. He was unable to practice all of last week, so his ability to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday indicates that he's trending in the right direction. Conley will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Seattle.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back this week Conley (hamstring) is expected to practice this week after missing Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact The wide receiver sustained the injury in the 49ers' Week 8 win over the Cowboys and, even with the team's bye in Week 9, was not able to return to practice leading up to the Tampa Bay matchup. Conley's return adds depth to a receiver room that is already missing Brandon Aiyuk due to season-ending ACL and MCL tears. Conley has one catch for four yards and no touchdowns on 154 offensive snaps this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Conley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Conley sustained a hamstring injury in the 49ers' Week 8 win against the Cowboys, and even with an ensuing bye week, he wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week. With Brandon Aiyuk (ankle) out for the season and Deebo Samuel (rib/oblique) questionable for Week 10 action, Jauan Jennings (hip), Ricky Pearsall, Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing are the healthy wide receivers on San Francisco's active roster.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Conley (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Conley suffered a hamstring injury during the 49ers' Week 8 win over the Cowboys. San Francisco is coming off a Week 9 bye, but Conley's injury appears severe enough to be held out of Wednesday's practice session. He'll have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in win Conley suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Conley played 77 percent of the 49ers' offensive snaps, seeing just one target, but also suffered an injury. According to Lombardi, the 32-year-old is considered week-to-week, but with San Francisco headed into a Week 9 bye, it's possible Conley won't miss any time.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in win Conley suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Conley played 77 percent of the 49ers' offensive snaps, seeing just one target, but also suffered an injury. According to Lombardi, the 32-year-old is considered week-to-week, but with San Francisco headed into a Week 9 bye, it's possible Conley won't miss any time.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in start Sunday Conley failed to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Conley earned the start sans Brandon Aiyuk (knee) in Sunday's victory, but the veteran wideout did not record a reception despite playing 52 snaps on offense (76 percent). The 32-year-old Conley has big-play potential given his size (6-foot-3) and speedy profile, but the former Chief's lack of usage makes it hard to warrant fantasy consideration outside of deep formats. The 49ers may also get healthier following the bye ahead of a Nov. 10 matchup against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in start Sunday Conley failed to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Conley earned the start sans Brandon Aiyuk (knee) in Sunday's victory, but the veteran wideout did not record a reception despite playing 52 snaps on offense (76 percent). The 32-year-old Conley has big-play potential given his size (6-foot-3) and speedy profile, but the former Chief's lack of usage makes it hard to warrant fantasy consideration outside of deep formats. The 49ers may also get healthier following the bye ahead of a Nov. 10 matchup against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No designation for Week 8 Conley (ankle) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Coming out of Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs, Conley had been managing a sprained ankle, which kept him from taking full reps in practices Wednesday and Thursday. However, after returning to full participation Friday, Conley is in the clear to play Sunday, when he could be in store for a sizable share of the snaps at receiver with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on injured reserve, Jauan Jennings (hip) ruled out and Deebo Samuel (illness) listed as questionable. Along with Conley, rookies Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing and second-year player Ronnie Bell are the 49ers' healthy wideouts at the moment.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Conley (ankle) was a limited participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury Newsreports.

Impact Conley suffered an ankle injury during last week's loss to the Chiefs but managed to return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity. If the 31-year-old ends up being unable to play versus the Cowboys Sunday, the 49ers could be shorthanded at receiver as Deebo Samuel (illness) and Jauan Jennings (hip) are both questionable, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Dealing with ankle sprain Conley (ankle) suffered an ankle sprain in Sunday's 28-18 loss to Kansas City, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Conley played 44 of the team's 63 offensive snaps in the contest, failing to reel in either of his targets while picking up an apparent ankle sprain in the process. The wide receiver is considered to be day-to-day with the injury for the time being according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the year and Deebo Samuel (illness) dealing with pneumonia, Conley and Jauan Jennings (hip) could step into prominent roles in Week 8 against Dallas if available.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for TNF Conley (oblique) is active for Thursday's contest against the Seahawks, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.

Impact Conley will make his return to the field after missing the team's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals in Week 5 due to an oblique injury. The 31-year-old will operate as the No. 4 option behind Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings at wide receiver versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charvarius Ward Out, Chris Conley Active vs. Seahawks; Inactives for #SFvsSEA Seven San Francisco 49ers players are inactive for the team's Week 6 matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Gets official designation Conley (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Conley wasn't able to play in Week 5 but after logging a DNP on Monday, capped his week with back-to-back limited practice sessions. If the veteran wideout is ultimately inactive for TNF, it'll likely lead to a few extra opportunities for Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE