49ers General Manager John Lynch is optimistic that holdout left tackle Trent Williams will agree to return to San Francisco soon. Lynch sang Williams’ praises in discussing his holdout, saying that the trade to acquire Williams from Washington was one of his best days as the 49ers’ GM and that he’s eager for the day to come when Williams returns …
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49ers getting impatient with Brandon Aiyuk? ‘At some point, you got to play’
Brandon Aiyuk was a constant topic of conversation a few weeks ago, when it seemed like a resolution to his contract standoff was imminent. Then, nothing. It seems obvious that the San Francisco 49ers do not want to trade Aiyuk. No contract agreement has been reached. But the 49ers are ready for him to get back to practice. Aiyuk is …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: My mind is on preparing for Week 1 without Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams
The 49ers still don’t know whether wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams will play against the Jets in Week One, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says he has to get the team ready to play without them. Williams is continuing to stay away from the team, and Shanahan said today that he hasn’t talked to Williams recently. …
Read More »Keenan Allen feels foot discomfort after cleat issue, but Bears not worried about Week 1 status
Keenan Allen feels foot discomfort after cleat issue, but Bears not worried about Week 1 status originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Keenan Allen remained sideline at Bears practice on Wednesday after a cleat issue bothered him last week. The Bears don’t seem overly concerned with his absence, however. “Some discomfort in his foot, but he …
Read More »49ers place OL Jon Feliciano, CB Ambry Thomas on injured reserve
The 49ers’ initial 53-player roster wasn’t its opening day 53-player roster. The team made several moves to its active roster Wednesday. The 49ers re-signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, tight end Eric Saubert and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to one-year deals. They released the three players Tuesday in a procedural move. It allowed them to put offensive lineman Jon Feliciano and cornerback …
Read More »Bears’ Ian Wheeler’s journey unveils unique side of team’s coaching, management
Bears’ Ian Wheeler’s journey unveils unique side of team’s coaching, management originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of this offseason’s “Hard Knocks” diamonds in the rough, Ian Wheeler, has one of the team’s most fascinating stories. He’s on a path to go to medical school in hopes of becoming a doctor. But he also wants to be an NFL …
Read More »Did Jerod Mayo tip his hand on Patriots’ starting QB decision?
Did Jerod Mayo tip his hand on Patriots’ starting QB decision? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo knows who will start for the New England Patriots at quarterback in Week 1. But he isn’t ready to tell us. The Patriots head coach confirmed Wednesday he’s “made a decision” on whether Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye will start at …
Read More »Will Steelers have a Justin Fields package?
When the Steelers traded for quarterback Justin Fields in March, it was assumed that: (1) Russell Wilson would be the starter; and (2) Justin Fields would have a package of plays. Now that Wilson has staved of Fields to keep the QB1 position, the question becomes whether the Steelers will use Fields. Rich Eisen posed that question to Steelers coach …
Read More »2024 NFC South player, coach rankings: Position-by-position analysis of Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Perhaps no NFL division appears more wide open entering the 2024 season than the NFC South. While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quietly held court atop the quartet for each of the last three seasons, shakeups of multiple coaching staffs and one big quarterback makeover have fans across the South dreaming of a takeover, or at least a significant step …
Read More »Rees-Zammit linked to Jaguars move after Chiefs cut
Louis Rees-Zammit has been linked with a switch to the Jacksonville Jaguars according to reports in the United States. The former Wales rugby star missed out on the Kansas City Chief’s 53-man NFL roster and was expected to continue his contract on their practice squad. Rees-Zammit, 23, has since removed his Chiefs profile picture from his social media accounts amid …
Read More »Can Troy Reeder pick up slack in middle of Rams defense after Ernest Jones IV trade?
Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Troy Reeder left the Rams’ facility, returned home to see his wife and son and enjoyed dinner with the family. It was a “nice normal” evening, Reeder said Wednesday. Much had changed for the …
Read More »Caleb Williams’ NFL education will face early under-the-radar test with Bears
Caleb Williams’ NFL education will face early under-the-radar test with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has passed every early checkpoint in the Bears’ meticulous development plan. Williams struggled during parts of training camp but showed an ability to learn from his mistakes, adjust, and improve quickly. The summer was filled …
Read More »Giants sign LB Curtis Bolton, place LB Dyontae Johnson on IR
The Giants placed inside linebacker Dyontae Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday. Johnson injured his ankle in the preseason opener against the Lions. The undrafted free agent will miss the first four games before becoming eligible to return to the active roster. The Giants filled his roster spot by signing linebacker Curtis Bolton, who was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday. …
Read More »If/when Tom Brady owns a portion of the Raiders, his Fox access will be severely restricted
Tom Brady might be having buyer’s remorse about agreeing to purchase a piece of the Raiders. If not, Fox might be having buyer’s remorse about agreeing to pay Brady $37.5 million per year to call games. According to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.com, if/when Brady’s purchase of a portion of the Raiders is approved, severe restrictions on his access to all …
Read More »Steelers’ schedule gives Russell Wilson eight games to prove himself
Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson parlayed “pole position” into the starting job. The race apparently was closer than expected, with Justin Fields performing well enough in preseason games and practice to make coach Mike Tomlin strategize about his options. Ultimately, Wilson makes sense, for now. He has the experience. He has thrived on a roster with a strong defense and a …
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