NaVorro Bowman, Aldon Smith on hand as 49ers learn new defense By Matt Barrows. ... including linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland, both of whom retired last month.

NaVorro Bowman Has Surpassed Patrick Willis as NFL's Best Linebacker. Martin Telleria Jun 6, 2018. ... With Aldon Smith also out of the equation, the 49ers defense looked to be in a world of trouble.

Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks might be the biggest reason behind the San Francisco 49ers' defensive success last season.

Ahmad Brooks sacked Drew Brees and forced Sunday’s decisive overtime fumble. Chris Borland scrambled across the pile to recover the fumble and set up a winning field goal. And now Aldon Smith ...

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis will miss the remainder of the season and needs surgery for his strained left big toe.

One in, one out—that seems to be the motto for the San Francisco 49ers at linebacker this season. In this week? Aldon Smith, whose nine-game suspension is finally over ...

The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator spoke on KNBR about the potential comeback dates of the two linebackers and provided injury updates on Patrick Willis and Dan Skuta.

Two are All-Pros. One was the runner-up for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. The other just received a new $44.5 million, six-year contract extension. Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Aldon ...

Patrick Willis and former Penn State great NaVorro Bowman lead 49ers' linebacking unit that may soon be league's best Updated: Jan. 19, 2012, 1:52 p.m. | Published: Jan. 19, 2012, 12:52 p.m.

Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman Among 11 49ers Announced as Nominees for HOF Class of 2023 Sep 20, 2022 at 05:25 PM. Briana ... Smith also appeared in Super Bowl XLVII.