Mark Nzeocha - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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DECEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't receive extension The 49ers declined the 2021 contract option on Nzeocha on Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

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JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

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DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Shifts to active roster Nzeocha (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers expect reinforcements after bye week

The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get back significant reinforcements after their bye week

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

49ers begin week with Mullens at QB in place of Garoppolo

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Officially on IR The 49ers placed Nzeocha (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers have satisfying finish to East Coast trip

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Will likely land on IR Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Nzeocha (quadriceps) likely will be placed on injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Nzeocha suffered a quariceps injury in Sunday's game against the Giants and didn't return, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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 on his chances to suit up for next week's game against the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 16, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM

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JUNE 15, 2020 • COMPLEX.COM

49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha, release DE Cassius Marsh

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MARCH 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha to 1-year deal

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal.

JANUARY 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 19, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Romo, Prescott lead Cowboys to first preseason win

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Romo, Prescott lead Cowboys to first preseason win

Vikings as healthy as they've been all season

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DECEMBER 28, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Baldwin active for Seahawks despite hamstring injury

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DECEMBER 27, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Patriots missing key players as they seek top seed in AFC

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