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The undrafted rookie from St. Francis started the first two exhibition games at free safety. But it is less important how Jerome plays on defense. The 49ers have challenged him to earn a role as a key contributor on special teams. Jerome admits he was a disappointment to the coaching staff on special teams last week. He is not expected to have any role on defense during the regular season, as long as everyone remains healthy. His ticket to contributing as a rookie is on special teams, where he must earn his way to be one of coordinator Richard Hightower’s core players. (Photo via AP) Continue to Article

August 26, 2017 8:42:pm EST

SANTA CLARA – Lorenzo Jerome has more in common with the man responsible for giving him his shot to play in the NFL than he knew. Early in training camp, 49ers general manager John Lynch walked up to Jerome on the practice field to let him know he identified with the undrafted rookie from St. Francis University. “He came by and (said), ‘You know, I played safety as well,’” Jerome said. “He talks to me and says, ‘I was a hard-hitter.’” Jerome has another thing in common with Lynch, a finalist this year for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They both entered college at quarterback before transitioning to the defensive backfield. Jerome’s knowledge of offense helped him make a smooth transition to Continue to Article

August 26, 2017 9:37:am EST

SANTA CLARA – Linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ nine-season run with the 49ers is over. The 49ers informed Brooks on Friday morning he would no longer be on the team. He was not on the practice field, as the 49ers held their final workout before departing on Saturday to face the Minnesota Vikings in the third exhibition game for both teams. The 49ers officially announced Brooks’ release right before the 1 p.m. deadline to send in transactions to the league office. The 49ers held off as long as they could to give them time to gauge if any teams had interest in acquiring Brooks in a trade. Brooks is free to sign with any team. “We would like to thank Ahmad for his nine years of service and contributions Continue to Article

August 25, 2017 9:40:pm EST

Eight days before the deadline for cutting the roster to 53 players, the 49ers decided to move on from linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Coach Kyle Shanahan explained to reporters on Friday the reasoning behind the move. “Doing it right now is more just in Continue to Article

August 25, 2017 6:43:pm EST

SANTA CLARA – Linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ nine-season run with the 49ers is over. The 49ers informed Brooks on Friday morning he would no longer be on the team. He was not on the practice field, as the 49ers held their final workout before departing on Saturday to face the Minnesota Vikings in the third exhibition game for both teams. The 49ers officially announced Brooks’ release right before the 1 p.m. deadline to send in transactions to the league office. The 49ers held off as long as they could to give them time to gauge if any teams had interest in acquiring Brooks in a trade. Eli Harold, 23, who started the 49ers’ exhibition game last week against the Denver Broncos has won the job over Brooks, Continue to Article

August 25, 2017 2:05:pm EST