San Francisco 49ers reporter

Cam Inman

Cam Inman is a Bay Area News Group sports reporter who covers the San Francisco 49ers for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. He joined the Bay Area News Group in 1995, though he delivered the San Jose News growing up in Cupertino and turned pro as a sportswriter with the Cupertino Courier in 1988. He covered youth and high school sports upon joining Pleasanton's Valley Times in 1995, and he's since covered most college and pro teams as both a reporter and columnist, though the 49ers and NFL are his specialties. Cam graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a BA degree in journalism.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Affiliation: California Scholastic Press Association

Affiliation: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Journalism Department mentor

Expertise: Pro sports, San Francisco 49ers, NFL

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greet each other after an NFL football game, Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

49ers’ 5 keys to beating Chicago Bears on ‘Sunday Night Football’

December 27, 2025 at 11:48 p.m.

The 49ers (11-4) and the Chicago Bears (11-4) collide in Sunday's prime-time showcase rich with playoff ramifications.

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) is tackled after a catch by Chicago Bears' Jonathan Owens (36) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

49ers-Bears injury report: Tight end George Kittle could miss sixth game of year

December 27, 2025 at 11:52 p.m.

Tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall are questionable for the 49ers' game Sunday night against the Chicago Bears.

San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner and George Kittle celebrate after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

49ers’ John Lynch updates availability of George Kittle, Fred Warner

December 26, 2025 at 10:24 a.m.

49ers' general manager John Lynch has updates on George Kittle, Fred Warner.

San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown (27) makes an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of the Super Bowl 58 NFL football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

49ers head for playoffs with inexperienced defensive starters

December 26, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

The only active 49ers defenders to ever start a playoff game in their careers are safety Ji’Ayir Brown and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) is tackled after a catch by Chicago Bears' Jonathan Owens (36) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

49ers mailbag: Can Kittle pass up playing against his childhood Bears?

December 25, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

This Week 17 mailbag teases the 49ers' game Sunday night against Chicago and who might step up in the playoffs.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Jake Tonges #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Inman: 10 things that caught my eye in 49ers’ 48-27 win over Colts

December 24, 2025 at 4:27 a.m.

The 49ers shouldn't shy away from the Super Bowl as a goal and they know their pressing issue is Sunday's visit by the Chicago Bears.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Jake Tonges #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

49ers report card: Offense just keeps churning in win over Colts

December 23, 2025 at 4:26 a.m.

The 49ers' passing game was nearly unstoppable on Monday night.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Instant analysis of 49ers’ 48-27 win over Colts on path toward No. 1 seed

December 22, 2025 at 8:57 p.m.

The 49ers improved to 11-4 by winning their regular-season road finale 48-27 at the Colts.

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - OCT. 24: Indianapolis Colts' Zach Pascal (14) is tackled while running for yardage against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Indianapolis Colts defeat the San Francisco 49ers 30-18. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

49ers’ 5 keys to winning in Indianapolis on Monday night

December 21, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.

The 49ers (10-4) face NFL rushing leader Jonathan Taylor and unretired QB Philip Rivers on Monday night in Indianapolis against the Colts (8-6).

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) high-fives San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) after Kittle scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

49ers’ path to top seed is bolstered by Seahawks’ win over Rams

December 19, 2025 at 4:46 a.m.

The 49ers (10-4) have a better shot at the NFC's No. 1 seed and a potential Super Bowl home game thanks to the Seattle Seahawks (12-3) overtaking the Los Angeles...