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Bears cut two key veteran leaders originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are cutting ties with longtime free safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. That makes both players free agents now and gives them the opportunity to sign with a team before the rest of the free agent market opens for negotiations on March 11. Jackson …

Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after cutting Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears made a surprising double move on Friday, cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. The moves to cut the longtime veterans were executed to free up cap space for the offseason, as both Whitehair …

Few believe that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks without having an idea as to the identity of his successor. Some around the league think Shanahan will eventually hire former Rams defensive coordinator and Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. Staley was fired by the Chargers during the 2023 season, after a Thursday night blowout loss to the …

CMC admits he keeps replaying early Super Bowl fumble in his head originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey still is kicking himself for fumbling on the 49ers’ first drive of their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco’s offense marched down the field with ease on the opening drive, totaling 35 yards on …

Who is the longest-tenured Chicago Bears player? Patrick Scales takes the crown originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After the Bears cut longtime veterans Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair in a cap space move on Friday, they cut two of the longer-tenured Bears players to remain on the team in the present day. Then-general manager Ryan Pace selected Whitehair in …

The Seahawks are hiring Rams passing game specialist Jake Peetz for the same job, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. He joins Mike Macdonald’s new staff to work with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Peetz, 40, was a candidate for the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator job after working with Baker Mayfield as part of the Rams’ staff in 2022. He was LSU’s …

Former Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael has been hospitalized. His family announced the development on Thursday. Via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, McMichael’s family initially thought he had pneumonia. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and placed in intensive care. “Continued prayers are appreciated for Steve’s speedy recovery,” McMichael’s family said in its statement. Last week, it was announced …

How Kittle separates 49ers’ 2023 success from Super Bowl 58 defeat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was a 49ers season filled with lots of highs and a haunting low. As 49ers players and personnel cleared out the locker room at the team’s Santa Clara facility on Tuesday, San Francisco’s All-Pro tight end George Kittle was asked by …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don discuss the Steelers’ current QB room, advocating a trade for Chicago’s Justin Fields. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] MATT HARMON: Pittsburgh Steelers, big question for them, do they have …

In his first year with the 49ers, Jim Harbaugh won the AP coach of the year award. He’s favored to do it again in his first year with the Chargers. Via Dylan Svoboda of the New York Post, Harbaugh is the early favorite to win the award on DraftKings sportsbook. Harbaugh’s odds are +550. Next on the list is Packers …

Steve McMichael is a Hall of Famer. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael was sent to the emergency room Thursday with suspected pneumonia, according to a statement from his publicist. McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021 and was previously hospitalized in 2023 with sepsis and pneumonia. McMichael’s latest trip to the hospital comes only seven …

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw underwent surgery to repair his torn left Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Greenlaw fully tore the Achilles while jogging from the sideline onto the field on a change of possession in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII. He could miss the start of the 2024 season. Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the …

Now that the NFL offseason is officially here, Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz runs through the three stories he’s keeping a close eye on as we approach free agency in March. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: The NFL season has come to an end, which means it’s the beginning of the NFL offseason, or as I like to call it, …

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show This embedded content is not available in your region. The offseason primer you’ve been looking for. Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don share 32 offseason fantasy questions, one for each of the 32 teams. Everything you need to know, or ask, heading into free agency and draft season: 8:33 – Carolina Panthers: Is …

Jaquan Brisker is ‘hurt’ to see Eddie Jackson go originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Safety Jaquan Brisker posted a somber message to social media after his teammate Eddie Jackson was released by the Chicago Bears on Thursday. The Bears announced they were cutting ties with Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, making both players free agents. Jackson, who played …