Bethea collected 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Bethea currently sits nine tackles ahead of his pace from last year's 86-tackle season. He has still yet to record an interception, but those will come. If he continues his tackling pace, he should restore his status as a top-tier IDP safety.

Bethea led all 49ers with eight tackles (seven solo) and a sack in Monday's win over the Vikings.

Bethea pick up where he left off last season, finishing near the top of the 49ers' tackle totals. The sack was a pleasant surprise, as he recorded one all of last year. Defensive coordinator Eric Mangini's blitz-heavy offense could result in more sacks than usual for the veteran safety.

Bethea recorded six tackles (two solo) in Saturday's preseason loss to the Texans.

Bethea looked spry, as he was able to be involved on six tackles despite playing just 25 snaps. He will start at strong safety when the regular season begins.

Bethea ended the 2014 on a quiet note, recording just four tackles (all solo) in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Bethea finishes his first season in San Francisco with 86 tackles (72 solo), four interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble. The 86 tackles were below his career-average of 100.8, but the four interceptions matched a career-high. Bethea is under contract through 2018, so he should continue to rack up the tackles and interceptions for the 49ers next season.

Bethea had his best game as a member of the 49ers on Saturday, collecting eight tackles (seven solo) and taking an interception to house in the overtime loss to San Diego.

With 82 combined tackles and four interceptions on the season, Bethea put together a solid campaign in his first season with San Francisco. The tackles are a little bit under his career averages in Indianapolis, but the four picks ties a career-high. With fellow safety Eric Reid (concussion) likely out next week, Bethea should have another opportunity to put up strong numbers in the 49ers' season finale against Arizona next week.

Bethea recorded six tackles (five solo) and picked off his second pass of the season Sunday.

Bethea picked off Austin Davis early in the second quarter and nearly had another one later in the game. The tackles (43 total) haven't been there for Bethea through eight games, but he is on pace to match his career-high in interceptions with four.

Bethea (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Bethea played through the injury last week and shouldn't have any difficulty doing the same on Sunday.

Bethea (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, the 49ers' official site reports.

Bethea entered Week 4 with 13 tackles (12 solo), but he took kindly to the Eagles, forcing two turnovers (one interception and one fumble), while racking up a season-best seven solo stops. He fended off his current ankle issue to put up the preceding line, meaning his reduced reps are likely precautionary in nature.

Bethea (ankle) put together his best performance of the season Sunday, recording seven tackles (all solo), nabbing an interception, and forcing a fumble in the win over Philadelphia.

Bethea had come into the contest dealing with a nagging ankle injury, but his standout performance on the field proves that he is fully healthy going forward.

Bethea (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Bethea -- who has 13 tackles in three games to date -- is out there if you need him Sunday, and on track to make his 100th NFL straight start.

Bethea (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez reports.

Bethea was added to the report Friday after sitting out Friday's practice. If Bethea can't play Sunday, rookie Jimmie Ward figures to get the promotion.

Bethea (concussion) is not listed on the 49ers' injury report in advance of Sunday's regular season opener versus the Cowboys, CSN Bay Area reports.

Bethea suffered a concussion during the San Francisco's second preseason game, but is no longer an injury concern leading into Week 1. All cleared to make his 49ers debut, Bethea has registered under 90 tackles just once throughout his eight-year NFL career.

Bethea (concussion) was seen practicing without a non-contact jersey Tuesday, indicating that he has passed his concussion tests, CSN Bay Area reports.

Bethea was knocked out of the 49ers' second preseason game with a concussion, but it appears that he is over the concussion symptoms he was experiencing. There is no reason for the team to play him in Thursday's final preseason game, so we will likely see Bethea suit up for the 49ers' season-opener against Dallas.

Bethea (concussion) did not practice Wednesday and is unlike to play against the Chargers this Sunday, the Sacramento Bee reports.

Bethea was knocked out last week's preseason game with a concussion and is going through the league's post-concussion protocol. He will likely be held out of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Bethea suffered a concussion during Sunday's preseason game against the Broncos and will not return, CSN Bay Area reports.

Bethea recorded three tackles (two solo) prior to exiting Sunday's contest. With him out, rookie Jimmie Ward could be in line for more snaps at strong safety. The veteran Bethea will now have to pass league protocol before he can be cleared to play next.

49ers signed S Antoine Bethea to a four-year, $26 million contract.

Bethea will be asked to step in and fill hard-hitting Donte Whitner's shoes. He's definitely capable, but isn't a bone-crushing hitter and is coming off a down year that saw him struggle in coverage. Still, the 29-year-old Bethea is a nice complement to second-year FS Eric Reid. He's an all-around player.

The Sacramento Bee is "hearing" free agent S Antoine Bethea is a "possibility" for the 49ers.

The Niners are trying to replace Donte Whitner. Bethea doesn't pack the punch of "Hitner," but is a savvy veteran who isn't a liability in any particular area. He's be a solid starter and strong mentor for sophomore FS Eric Reid.

ESPN Colts reporter Mike Wells expects the team to prioritize re-signing free agent FS Antoine Bethea.

Having spent his entire career with Indianapolis, Wells considers Bethea the "backbone of the secondary." Bethea turns 30 before next season, but is still playing at a reasonably high level and the Colts lack a viable in-house replacement. Pro Football Focus gave Bethea a positive 2013 run defense grade, but considered him slightly sub-par in coverage. Bethea is Rotoworld's No. 4 free agent safety, behind Jairus Byrd, T.J. Ward, and Donte Whitner.

The Indianapolis Star reports free agent FS Antoine Bethea has expressed a desire to re-sign with the Colts.

This is our first blurb on Bethea in nearly four years. He's been the model of consistency. Bethea, 29, has produced over 100 tackles in five of the past six seasons and hasn't missed a game since 2007. He just wrapped up a four-year, $27 million contract and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 53 safety. He and SS LaRon Landry are similar players as in-the-box safeties, so it's fair to wonder if the Colts will opt to go after a centerfield-type free safety.

FS Antoine Bethea will sign a four-year, $27 million contract with the Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bethea will get $18 million over the first two years of the deal. He becomes one of the disgruntled restricted free agents that actually gets the long-term deal he wanted. A two-time Pro Bowler, Bethea is one of the unsung rocks in Indy's defense. Even more will be expected out of him as he enters his prime with this deal.