San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle CJ West hyperextended his knee in Thursday's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The 49ers are eying a similar role for West. Their long-term plan envisions West, seen below in practice for the East-West Shrine Bowl, as their A-gap defensive tackle and second-round pick Alfred ...

The 49ers beefed up their interior by selecting Indiana defensive tackle CJ West in the 2025 NFL draft's fourth round.

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Wheeler enters his final college season in the midst of a rapid career ascent. He played his freshman season in 2021 at ...

No 49ers’ position group got more attention than the defensive line. Early indications are they found upgrades with Williams, ...

Transfers, returnees and freshmen are among those stepping up in the second week of Hoosiers camp. Plus, why a Curt Cignetti philosophy has proven to pay off.

Rookie C.J. West dominated at the onset of the 49ers’ first full-padded practice Monday, a positive sign for an overhauled defensive front.

They might not put up stats, but they are the reason — primarily — the skill-position players rack up the yards and ...