Beloved Broadcaster Laid Off Amid Cancer Battle Plots Bay Area Comeback

49ers Voice Greg Papa Shares Major Update Ahead of Week 1 Rams Game

San Francisco 49ers play-by-play radio voice Greg Papa will still be part of the team’s coverage this 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia 13 months ago. Earlier this year, Papa had a successful bone marrow transplant. However, he was later hospitalized in intensive care after suffering from pneumonia and the collapse […] The post 49ers Voice Greg Papa Shares Major Update Ahead of Week 1 Rams Game appeared firs…

Greg Papa set for earlier-than-expected return to 49ers' booth

Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area & CaliforniaAs a longtime San Francisco sports broadcaster and lead radio play-by-play voice for the 49ers, Greg Papa continues to recover from numerous health issues. But his profile on the Bay Area airwaves is growing rather than shrinking, and he’s now planning an earlier-than-expected return to the booth. Papa confirmed Tuesday that he plans to return to the booth early this season, according to the San Francisco …

Beloved Broadcaster Laid Off Amid Cancer Battle Plots Bay Area Comeback

The 49ers radio voice will join NBC Sports Bay Area broadcasts while continuing his recovery.

Greg Papa eager to begin 'healing process' with return to NBC Sports Bay Area this 49ers season

Legendary Bay Area broadcaster Greg Papa will be back on NBC Sports Bay Area for the San Francisco 49ers' 2026 NFL season with one goal in mind.