SF 49ers News, Rumors: Colin Kaepernick, Ahmad Brooks, NaVorro Bowman, Duron Carter

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

The San Francisco 49ers won a close game against the New York Giants. Here’s some of the latest buzz:

 

Ahmad Brooks benches himself

Linebacker Ahmad Brooks said that he was angry that coaches took reps away from him and gave them to Aldon Smith, who came back from a suspension, and Aaron Lynch.

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said, “We need Ahmad Brooks to win a championship. I feel that wholeheartedly and have felt that way.”

He said he and Brooks are currently “working through” their problems.

“Honestly, I don’t know what happened there,” Lynch said about Brooks, via NFL.com. “I don’t know what the deal was. I love the guy. He’s a big brother to me. As far as what happened off the field or on the field, I don’t know what happened.”

According to reports earlier this season, the 49ers were in talks to trade him before the deadline. Harbaugh said his roster spot isn’t in jeopardy.

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) fights past New York Giants' Weston Richburg during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. AP Photo/Julio Cortez