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Purdy hosts 49ers QBs, O-line for cookout before season opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like they say, food is the way to anyone’s heart. Surely, Brock Purdy kept that in mind when planning a get-together with the 49ers’ quarterbacks and offensive linemen prior to the start of the 2024 season opener. https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VtwjJvLnU San Francisco’s signal-caller and his …

NEW YORK — The changes to the kickoff have revolutionized the NFL, bringing the return back to professional football. Even with all the radical changes coming to the kickoff, one part of the kickoff is fading into irrelevance.  “One thing I don’t like about it is that we’re trying to take away the onside kick,” CBS Sports The NFL Today …

The Philadelphia Eagles are entering a new era on offense. Not only has offensive coordinator Brian Johnson been replaced by Kellen Moore, but Philly’s long-time, likely future Pro Football Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce has retired.  Not only was Kelce a primary leader in the locker room and a consistent presence up front, but also someone who handled duties on …

USATSI The wide receiver market has caught fire this offseason, especially over the last week. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb became the No. 2 highest-paid receiver with a four-year, $136 million deal that includes $100 million guaranteed. Just days later, San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk agreed to a four-year extension worth $120 million. Is Ja’Marr Chase next? According to a new …

The extreme access restrictions placed immediately on would-be Raiders owner Tom Brady as a Fox broadcaster weren’t a punishment. They were a message. The league’s unambiguous and unequivocal declaration that Brady can’t enter team facilities, attend practices, or participate in production meetings is a harbinger. If/when it’s ever time to vote on his bid to buy (along with Hall of …

Fowler details why Aiyuk’s 49ers extension done before Week 1 vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area At last, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed on a contract extension that will keep the star wide receiver in the Bay through the 2028 NFL season. After months of negotiations, conflicting reports, cryptic social media posts and Aiyuk requesting a …

Aug 31, 2024, 11:54 AM ET The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau paid tribute to him in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, calling him her “forever” and praising him as the “best dad” to their young children. Meredith Gaudreau also shared family photos of her late husband celebrating his 31st birthday earlier this month …

The Dallas Cowboys added to their running back room right before the start of the 2024 regular season, as they have signed veteran Dalvin Cook to the practice squad. The 29-year-old made four straight Pro Bowls from 2019-22, and left the Minnesota Vikings as their No. 3 all-time leading rusher. Cook signed with the New York Jets last offseason, but …

In 1975, Bill Belichick was just beginning what would be a 49-year career in the NFL. That same year, Walter Payton began an NFL career that was also destined for greatness.  Nearly a half-century later, Belichick broke down film of Payton’s first NFL game, which happened to be against the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers in what was then an annual …

Roob’s 10 areas of concern going into 2024 Eagles season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Before we start, I do want to mention that I think the Eagles are going to have a good year. I’ll be surprised if they don’t win at least 11 games, and I think 12 is a reasonable expectation. I’ve got them winning the …

On one hand, it’s way too early to think about where Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might play in 2025. On the other hand, it’s right on time. Everyone knows Dak has a clear, unimpeded shot to free agency in March, little more than six months away. Once the 2024 season gets going and some teams win and some teams don’t, …

USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs can do what no other team has accomplished if they’re able to lift the Lombardi Trophy again this season. No team in NFL history has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls, a feat that Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will try to accomplish in February. The Chiefs and 49ers are 6-1 co-favorites to win it …

It seemed like the stars were aligning for Baltimore last season after quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second league MVP award and the team hosted the AFC Championship Game. However, they could only manage three second half points against Kansas City and fell short of the Super Bowl, 17-10. The Chiefs went on to defeat the 49ers in overtime, 25-22, …

There are a variety of football games to choose from each year, but NFL survivor pools are one of the oldest and most popular. Contestants simply need to pick one team to win each week, with the caveat being that teams can only be used once during the season. Getting off to a strong start with your Week 1 NFL …

Aug 31, 2024, 10:00 AM ET The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract, general manager Eric Tulsky announced Saturday. The deal, which had been in the works this summer, includes a $29.24 million signing bonus. “Seth is a cornerstone player for our franchise,” Tulsky said in a statement. “He took another huge step …