Report: Aiyuk trade not close after 49ers fielded offers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk isn’t going anywhere … yet. Shortly after rumors of the 49ers trading Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers swirled on social media Monday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported, citing sources, that San Francisco is not close to trading the All-Pro receiver despite having …
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USC transfer Dorian Singer makes a catch during fall camp drills at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. | Utah Athletics It’s always a storyline, year after year, as Utah gears up to start the season. Is this the year the Utes’ receivers have a breakout season? While Utah’s passing attack has seen considerable growth in the last …
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Monday’s joint practice between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants got a bit heated on multiple occasions. There were at least a couple of fights and bench-clearing scuffles with punches being thrown during Monday’s practice. It’s unclear exactly how many fights took place, as there were several occasions where players had to be separated, but Giants quarterback Daniel Jones …
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Training camp stock watch: Pats run defense dominates physical practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots put the pads on for the first time last Monday. They’ve had six practices in soupy, 90-plus-degree heat. All were nearly two hours long. Five of them were in full pads. Following a mandated day off Sunday (teams are limited …
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Auburn is bolstering its No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class, as high-three-safety Wayne Henry announced his commitment to the Tigers on Monday. The Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) standout becomes the sixth commit in Auburn’s 2026 cycle already, and the first defensive back in the group. He joins four-star defensive end Hezekiah Harris, four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle, four-star linebacker Jamichael Garrett, …
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Why Browns’ Jeudy would welcome trade for 49ers’ Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jerry Jeudy would welcome a change to the Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver room. Specifically in the form of 49ers Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Aiyuk. In speaking exclusively to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Jeudy was asked about the possibility of Cleveland trading for Aiyuk, who …
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Tim Warner/Getty Images There is no question that the Texas Longhorns have one of the most talented rosters in all of college football. From third-year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers to future first-round pick DE Ethan Burke, the Longhorns are fully prepared for their transition to the SEC. However, the secret weapon for Texas is kicker Bert Auburn who was an …
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Flag football will be in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the NFL has chosen its player to serve as the public figure for the event: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The league announced Monday that Hurts would be the Olympic flag football ambassador, posting a video of the quarterback promoting the 2028 Olympic Games. There will be …
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The Cardinals have made a roster move to formally end BJ Ojulari’s 2024 season. Arizona announced on Monday that Ojulari has been placed on injured reserve, after the edge rusher tore his ACL late last week. Ojulari, 22, was a second-round pick in the 2023 draft. He appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, playing 37 percent of Arizona’s …
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Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss recent news that Michigan coach Sherrone Moore could face NCAA sanctions in the Connor Stalions sign stealing scandal. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …
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Why Hargrave is poised for ‘big jump’ in second 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Javon Hargrave is determined to improve his performance in 2024, and it’s a safe bet the two-time Pro Bowler will make good on his pledge and take a substantial leap in his second season with the 49ers. Hargrave recently …
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Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh can’t escape questions about the advanced scouting and sign stealing scandal lingering over the Michigan football program since last season. Michigan is awaiting an official notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding its knowledge of staffer Connor Stalions’ scheme. However, a draft of the notice was obtained by ESPN and the document named Harbaugh …
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Last year, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured, receiver Allen Lazard eventually became a forgotten man in the Jets’ offense. He ultimately caught 23 passes for 311 yards, he was a healthy scratch for at least one game, and he likely would have been released but for a $10 million fully-guaranteed salary in 2024. With Rodgers back, so is Lazard. The …
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold signs a helmet during Meet the Sooners Day for the University of Oklahoma football team at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial stadium in Norman, Okla. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. The Oklahoma Sooners are in the midst of fall camp to prepare for the 2024 season, but the team held their annual “Meet the Sooners Day” on Saturday. …
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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who made the game-winning field goal in Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory two years ago, has agreed on a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. Butker announced the deal on X, saying: “There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To …
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