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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The agent for San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday night his client is still employed by the team - for now, anyway.

Peter Schaffer, McCloughan's representative, told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he has "not heard any different" regarding McCloughan's job status amid speculation he's on his way out. The 49ers have been mum on the situation.

Niners spokesman Bob Lange told The AP by phone Thursday that he could not discuss McCloughan's status or future with the team and gave no indication a formal announcement was imminent.

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