49ers extend multi-year deal with KNBR keeping Greg Papa, Tim Ryan in booth
Papa's spot in the booth is waiting for him when he's ready.
Papa's spot in the booth is waiting for him when he's ready.
"I just wish my mom and dad were alive to see one of their children saving their other child's life. It would be pretty amazing."
"I am planning on coming back tomorrow."
The longtime Bay Area voice was scheduled to return after missing the entire season while battling cancer.
Greg Papa will return to the San Francisco 49ers radio booth for Week 17 and Week 18 games.
San Francisco opens the 2025 NFL season on September 7 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.
Haberman will handle the play-by-play duties for the preseason TV games while Papa focuses on his health.
"As I fully focus on my treatment and work toward a full recovery, I’m stepping away from my broadcasts but look forward to returning soon."
"When I got in the car and drove away, it felt more like a funeral."
"It makes your organization look stupid and petty. Just like John Angelos of the Orioles."
Papa had called Raiders' games on the radio since 1997.
Greg Papa is out as the Raiders' radio play-by-play voice, and he says it's over a three-year-old beef with team owner Mark Davis after he criticized Davis for interviewing Mike Shanahan in 2015.