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The Falcons are sending third quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers for a conditional sixth-round pick, Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports. The Chargers needed a No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Herbert, who missed time in training camp with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. The Chargers kept Easton Stick, who went 25-of-55 for 303 yards with one touchdown …

The 49ers still haven’t decided who will be the primary backup to Brock Purdy in Week 1. Coach Kyle Shanahan said they still are deciding between Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen but have faith in both. “I feel very good about both of them,” Shanahan said Wednesday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think they’re neck and neck. That hasn’t …

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders Packers’ backfield is shaken up The Packers threw us a curveball when they placed AJ Dillon on season-ending injured reserve. Marshawn Lloyd has missed much of the offseason with various injuries, the latest of which is a hamstring problem that could sideline him for Week 1. Emmanuel Wilson is set to back …

49ers to treat Williams’ return ‘similar’ to Bosa if holdout ends originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers’ 2024 NFL season opener a little more than 10 days away, both Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch remain positive about San Francisco reaching a contract agreement with Trent Williams. “I’m optimistic that things will work out with Trent,” Shanahan …

The 49ers have been patient with Brandon Aiyuk as they continue to work on a long-term contract for the receiver, but their patience may be wearing thin. Aiyuk has not practiced since training camp started, holding in while seeking either a trade or a contract extension. But because he reported to camp with back and neck soreness, according to coach …

The addition of quarterback Taylor Heinicke adds starting experience to the Chargers’ quarterback room. (Danny Karnik / Associated Press) The mystery behind the Chargers keeping just two quarterbacks on their roster has been solved. A day after reducing the roster to 53 players and retaining just two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Easton Stick, the Chargers sent a conditional sixth-round draft …

49ers’ rookie class a silver lining from tumultuous training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It’s no secret that the vibes surrounding the 49ers right now heading into the 2024 NFL season are … not great. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams’ contract situations continue to dominate the conversation around San Francisco. …

Getty Images New York Giants’ first-round pick Malik Nabers wore the No. 9 throughout training camp and the preseason, but it was understood he would be switching numbers for the regular season. On Wednesday, the Giants finally announced his new jersey number: No. 1. For the first time since 1935, a Giants player will wear the No. 1 in a …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers have been wheeling and dealing after roster cutdown day. Hours after swinging a trade for Tennessee Titans defensive back Elijah Molden, the Chargers reportedly traded for Justin Herbert’s new backup quarterback. According to The Athletic, the Atlanta Falcons are trading Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick.  The Chargers …

FRISCO, Texas — Monday and Tuesday at The Star — the Dallas Cowboys’ team headquarters — were a celebration following the signing of 2023 All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to a four-year, $136 million extension that ended his holdout away from the team.  Wednesday saw the festivities die down with the Cowboys turning their focus back toward another crucial contract negotiation …

49ers add exciting receiver depth with Marshall Jr. addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers bolstered one of, if not their most uncertain position heading into the 2024 NFL season. San Franciso is signing former Carolina Panthers second-round wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday, citing sources. Marshall, a speedster …

As the New York Giants honor their 100th season of existence, a big part of that history is now tied to prized rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, has received permission from the family of former Giants star player Ray Flaherty to wear Flaherty’s No. 1 — which …

Malik Nabers will wear No. 1 with the New York Giants, despite that jersey number being retired longer than other in the NFL. The Giants announced Wednesday that Nabers had received permission from the family of Hall of Famer Ray Flaherty to don a number that hadn’t been in use since 1935. The number was the first to be retired …

Getty Images Back in May 2023, it was reported that NFL legend Tom Brady was in discussions to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. More than a year later, his purchase has yet to be approved. Why? There are several reasons.  Among those reasons are that Mark Davis apparently proposed giving Brady a “steep discount over market …

An NFL offseason defined by landmark contract extensions and dramatic holdouts among the top tier of NFL wide receivers may continue the theme into the season. Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase showed up late to practice Wednesday in street clothes and did not work out with the rest of the team as the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL …