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NFL Free Agency: David Akers Signs With Detroit Lions

Free agent place kicker David Akers has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. He will replace the retired Jason Hansen. Akers was released by the…Read More

NFL Free Agency: David Akers Leaves Detroit Without a Deal

Two months since the conclusion of a horrific season for David Akers, the former 49ers placekicker is still without a job. David Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that Akers left his visit in…Read More

Former 49ers Kicker David Akers to Visit Lions

Former 49ers placekicker David Akers will visit with the Lions next week, reports the Detroit Free Press.  The Lions are looking for a replacement for Jason Hanson. Akers was released by the 49ers earlier…Read More

49ers: Potential Options to Replace David Akers

What a difference a year makes. Last year, some were clamoring for David Akers to get MVP consideration. Akers signed a three-year, nine million dollar contract with the 49ers and was the lone bright…Read More

49ers Release David Akers

The 49ers have released placekicker David Akers, the team announced Wednesday. After an unbelievable 2011-2012 season when he set an NFL record with 44 made field goals, Akers was simply not been the…Read More

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49ers Expected to Release David Akers

The 49ers are reportedly severing ties with placekicker David Akers, according to the TheSidelineView.com…Read More

49ers: 3 Things They Need To Fix Heading Into 2013-2014

Although Super Bowl XLVII was an exciting game, it didn’t end the way the Niners hoped it would. After…Read More

Harbaugh: Akers “Didn’t Miss a Kick All Week”

They say practice makes perfect, so what is going on with David Akers? He has been lights-out in practice,…Read More

David Akers Will Remain 49ers’ Kicker For Super Bowl XLVII

  David Akers didn’t make 49ers’ fans happy in the NFC Championship, but he can change…Read More

Super Bowl XLVII: Potential Options to Replace David Akers

Update: Jim Harbaugh has chosen to stick with Akers as his kicker for the Super Bowl. This story was…Read More

Akers’ Missed Field Goal a Blessing In Disguise

With the San Francisco 49ers down 24-21 late in the third quarter, it was up to kicker David Akers to…Read More

Niners Waive Billy Cundiff

The San Francisco 49ers have waived placekicker Billy Cundiff, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Cundiff…Read More

David Akers Remains Niners’ Kicker

No kicker controversy this week. San Francisco 49ers’ head coach Jim Harbaugh announced today…Read More

4 Keys to Success for the 49ers Against the Packers

  The San Francisco 49ers are a very talented football team. Still, it will take a lot, even at…Read More

David Akers to Kick on Saturday vs. Packers

David Akers will be the 49ers’ placekicker on Saturday when they face the Packers in their first…Read More

Why the 49ers Should Stick With David Akers In The Playoffs

Should we pity Jim Harbaugh’s wife?  If Alex Smith’s treatment was any inclination, the coach doesn’t…Read More

49ers Notes: Kicker Tryouts Continue, Justin Smith Expected to Play

It is now less than a week before their first playoff game, and the San Francisco 49ers have yet to…Read More

Why the 49ers Should Turn to Billy Cundiff in the Playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers were able to answer a lot of questions surrounding them during the second half…Read More

Breaking Down the 49ers’ Kicker Situation

When Baltimore Ravens fans hear Billy Cundiff’s name, they cringe. Now, that fate might just…Read More

Niners Will Face Tough Task in Divisional Round

“Who’s Got it Better Than Us?… NOBODY!” Well, the Packers, Seahawks, or Redskins might have…Read More