Watch: 49ers’ Marquise Goodwin buys his mom and sister a new house By David Bonilla Jul 5, 2018 at 2:29 PM • I know mama... I can feel your energy in this video! All the obstacles WE have overcome... Man...I love you so much mama... thank you for EVERYTHING! Especially blessing me with a sis like my Deja!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #Blessed @mamaflashgoodwin_s// s/o to wifey & our realtor @teamgiles_way for helping make this possible. A post shared by MG (@marquisegoodwin) on Jul 5, 2018 at 11:51am PDT Goodwin finished last season, his first with the 49ers, with 56 receptions for 962 yards with two touchdowns. The 49ers originally signed him to a two-year deal on March 10, 2017, and he was Goodwin was named the winner of the 49ers' prestigious Len Eshmont Award, which is presented annually to the 49ers player who best exemplified the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont. He was also named the 2018 George Halas Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America, which is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Hours before the start of the 49ers' Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants, Goodwin and his wife, Morgan, lost their infant son due to complications which led to premature delivery. Morgan encouraged her husband to play in the upcoming game. Goodwin caught an early pass for an 83-yard touchdown against the Giants, which set the tone for the 49ers' first victory of the season. Then, just days before a Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Goodwin had to deal with the loss of his biological father. He went on to register a season-high 10 receptions for 114 yards against Tennessee. In August of 2017, the "You know, I've got a sister who never walked a day in her life," Goodwin told DeMello. "She's in a wheelchair her whole life. She's still smiling, still enjoying life. You can too." Add this to the already extensive list of reasons to like Marquise Goodwin. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver posted a video on Instagram of his mother's and disabled sister's reactions to him buying them a new house. Even without sound, the response is emotional.Goodwin finished last season, his first with the 49ers, with 56 receptions for 962 yards with two touchdowns. The 49ers originally signed him to a two-year deal on March 10, 2017, and he was rewarded with a three-year contract extension through the 2021 season on March 8, 2018.Goodwin was named the winner of the 49ers' prestigious Len Eshmont Award, which is presented annually to the 49ers player who best exemplified the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont. He was also named the 2018 George Halas Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America, which is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.Hours before the start of the 49ers' Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants, Goodwin and his wife, Morgan, lost their infant son due to complications which led to premature delivery. Morgan encouraged her husband to play in the upcoming game. Goodwin caught an early pass for an 83-yard touchdown against the Giants, which set the tone for the 49ers' first victory of the season.Then, just days before a Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Goodwin had to deal with the loss of his biological father. He went on to register a season-high 10 receptions for 114 yards against Tennessee.In August of 2017, the 49ers shared a touching moment between Goodwin and 49ers fan Austin DeMello, who visited with the team during a practice as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "You know, I've got a sister who never walked a day in her life," Goodwin told DeMello. "She's in a wheelchair her whole life. She's still smiling, still enjoying life. You can too. "You can watch last year's exchange between Goodwin and DeMello below. More San Francisco 49ers News OL Aaron Banks on his early days as a hometown 49er, his Notre Dame influences, more By Kirk Larrabee May 14, 2021 Being from the Bay Area has given 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks a different start to his NFL career than the rest of his fellow rookies, in a very convenient way. Banks, who grew up in Alameda, California before moving away to play his college football at Notre Dame, was at home in the Bay Area when the 49ers announced on April 30 that they'd be making him their second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 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The move came just over a year after Garoppolo helped the 49ers to a spot in Super Bowl LIV, but an injury-plagued season from him in 2020 led the 49ers to invest heavily in the quarterback position over the offseason. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in March that Garoppolo Media allowed to watch three 49ers practices during OTAs By David Bonilla May 20, 2021 The San Francisco 49ers announced today that the team will allow reporters to observe three practices during the upcoming organized team activities (OTAs), which begin next week. The sessions will take place at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, next to Levi's Stadium. Fans are not allowed to attend. There was a report today that the 49ers are planning to allow some fan access to training camp, which begins at the end of July. The first open practice from OTAs will be on Tuesday, May 25. The second will be on Wednesday, June 2. The third will be on Tuesday, June 8. All three practices are scheduled to begin Video: 49ers quarterbacks at practice, new padded helmets for linemen By David Bonilla May 25, 2021 Well, this is a new look. The San Francisco 49ers are using some rather interesting (if that is the correct word to use here) new padded helmets for offensive and defensive linemen during practices. The team kicked off organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and Tuesday's session represents one of three practices that the media will be able to observe. Matt Barrows of The Athletic posted the following video of the linemen's new headgear, most likely meant to minimize potential injuries. New to 49ers practice: padded helmets for o-, d-linemen. Vid includes vets Trent Williams, Alex Mack.<doc-sep>Getty Images Marquise Goodwin paid back his mama, buying her a house. The 49ers receiver posted a video on Instagram of his mother and sister, Deja, taking off their blindfolds and seeing a new house for the first time. His mother is overcome with emotion. Deja, who is 10 months younger than Marquise, has cerebral palsy. Marquise has called her his inspiration. Goodwin’s caption on the video read: I know mama… I can feel your energy in this video! All the obstacles WE have overcome… Man…I love you so much mama… thank you for EVERYTHING! Especially blessing me with a sis like my Deja!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #Blessed @mamaflashgoodwin” Goodwin signed a three-year, $18.85 million contract extension with the 49ers in March. Goodwin, 27, made 56 catches for 962 yards last season, with his 17.2 yards per catch ranking third in the NFL.<doc-sep>Marquise Goodwin is taking care of his family. USATSI In March, 49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin earned a three-year, $20.3 million contract extension that included $10 million in guaranteed money after posting a career-best stat line during the 2017 season despite dealing with two personal tragedies. With his contract situation taken care of, Goodwin helped take care of his mother and his sister. He did it by buying them a new house. On Thursday, Goodwin posted a video to Instagram that shows how he surprised his mother, Tamina, and his sister, Deja with the new home. According to ESPN, Deja has cerebral palsy and usually relies on a wheelchair, and even though doctors said that she wouldn't live past six months, she'll turn 27 in September. In 2013, Goodwin explained to ESPN how she motivates him. "If Deja wasn't my sister, I feel like I would still be motivated but not in the way that I am today," Goodwin said. "Having a disabled sister, that's a lot more motivation, especially when she tells you growing up that she wishes she can be out there with the kids playing and she wishes she can be out there running around." And how she inspires him. "It's very inspirational to me," Goodwin said. "To me, no doctor can determine when it's your time to go. God really knows, and he's the only one who can really give you the day. You just have to keep the faith and live the best you can each day." After spending the first four years of his career with the Bills, Goodwin -- a pure speedster -- latched on with the 49ers a year ago and ended up becoming their best receiver by catching 56 passes for 962 yards and two touchdowns. In November, he was forced to overcome a tragic situation when he and his wife lost their baby "due to some complications, and had to prematurely deliver him." Hours later, Goodwin not only played during the 49ers' win over the Giants, he also caught an 83-year touchdown and helped spring another touchdown with a huge block downfield. Then in December, Goodwin's father passed away. In the 49ers' next game, he caught 10 passes for 114 yards in a win over the Titans. "I've been dealing with a lot," Goodwin said at the time, per ESPN. "I'm blessed. I'm thankful for the opportunity. God has shown me so much in this season. I had a lot going on this year losing my baby, and I just recently lost my biological father this week. It's just been a lot, but I really didn't let the outside negative energy affect how I play, how I approach this game or how I come to work each day. I just kind of stayed positive and kept my mind fresh, and I relied on God to bring me through all of the situations that I've been through." Moving forward, Goodwin is expected to function as one of Jimmy Garoppolo's most dangerous weapons alongside Pierre Garcon. And for the first time since the Jim Harbaugh era, the 49ers are entering a season with real promise attached to them. Garoppolo and a budding defense are primarily responsible for the budding hype, but don't overlook Goodwin's role on the trendiest playoff sleeper in football.<doc-sep>
Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has found a home with the San Francisco 49ers after a breakout season in 2017 and a three-year, $20 million contract extension. He wanted those he loves to have a home too, so he bought a new house for his mother, Tamina, and sister Deja, who has cerebral palsy. Thursday, he posted video of the unveiling. Goodwin says that Deja has been a lifelong inspiration. She is usually confined to a wheelchair. Goodwin is 10 months older than his sister and when they were children they were inseparable. "If Deja wasn't my sister, I feel like I would still be motivated but not in the way that I am today," Goodwin told ESPN in 2013. "Having a disabled sister, that's a lot more motivation, especially when she tells you growing up that she wishes she can be out there with the kids playing and she wishes she can be out there running around." Doctors told their mother that Deja would not live beyond 6 months. But she continues to overcome the odds. On Sept. 17, she will celebrate her 27th birthday. "It's very inspirational to me," Goodwin said. "To me, no doctor can determine when it's your time to go. God really knows, and He's the only one who can really give you the day. You just have to keep the faith and live the best you can each day." Goodwin had a breakout season with career highs in catches (56) and receiving yards (962) to go with two touchdowns. He was third in the NFL with 17.2 yards per catch, and he had two of his three 100-yard games after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was inserted as the starter. The former Olympic long jumper signed with the 49ers in 2017 and was expected to be mostly used as a kick returner. But he developed a chemistry with Garoppolo, and was rewarded with the contract extension in March.