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Dobbs bolsters 49ers backup QB case with ‘final touches’ vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — After three 2024 NFL preseason games, the 49ers have some tough decisions to make — including who they will choose as quarterback Brock Purdy’s backup. Josh Dobbs strengthened his case in San Francisco’s preseason finale against the Las Vegas …

Ravens running back Owen Wright broke a foot in the preseason finale against the Packers, coach John Harbaugh said Saturday. Wright’s final touch was a 27-yard kick return, but it’s unclear where he was injured. He was competing with rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali for the No.. 3 spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill after spending last season on …

Giants center John Michael Schmitz exited Saturday night’s preseason finale against the Jets in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Schmitz, playing to get some more game time after the second-year man missed time earlier this preseason due to a shoulder injury, appeared to sustain the injury on the final play of Big Blue’s opening offensive drive. The center …

The preseason hay is in the barn. But the Steelers are not ready to name a Week 1 starting quarterback. After Saturday’s game at Detroit, coach Mike Tomlin explained that a decision will be made soon. “We’ll make a decision at the end of our work week this upcoming week,” Tomlin told reporters. “We have three days of Steelers versus …

Browns starting cornerback Denzel Ward was diagnosed with a fifth known concussion after an Aug. 12 practice. He has no concerns, though, about continuing his career, and if all goes as hoped, doctors will clear him in time for the Sept. 8 season opener against the Cowboys, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports. The fourth overall pick in 2018 was …

The preseason comes to a close this weekend with a jam-packed, four-day string of games that’ll conclude with a tripleheader on Sunday. While the final week of the preseason oftentimes doesn’t see teams roll out their starters, it is a fascinating period with players on the bubble continuing to make their case to make it onto the 53-man roster.  As …

Bryce Young didn’t play in the first two preseason games, and that was concerning to some. The first pick of last year’s NFL Draft didn’t have a great rookie season for the Carolina Panthers, though he wasn’t put in a good situation. This season, with a new coach and upgraded teammates, was supposed to be different. But Young didn’t play …

49ers QB Dobbs shares heartwarming reason for keeping TD ball originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — Following the 49ers’ 2024 NFL preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium, Josh Dobbs was seen happily holding a football at his locker while waiting to be interviewed by the media. When asked why …

Chargers receiver Derius Davis runs for a 70-yard touchdown during the first quarter of a 26-19 preseason win over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press) The Chargers made big strides on offense Saturday over their previous preseason games, securing coach Jim Harbaugh his first victory with the team in a 26-19 win over the Cowboys in …

Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson will miss multiple weeks with an injured calf, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Coach Jonathan Gannon, while chastising media for reporting on an injury that happened during Thursday’s closed practice, confirmed Friday that Robinson injured his calf. He said the team was awaiting MRI results to determine the extent of the injury. If …

Chargers rookie offensive tackle Tyler McLellan was injured with 14:39 remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys. He went down on a 7-yard run by Elijah Dotson. Coach Jim Harbaugh and all of McLellan’s offensive line teammates checked on him after he sat up. McLellan needed help to get to a cart, which drove him …

The Falcons will have Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix as their top two quarterbacks. Will they keep a third? Taylor Heinicke is hoping. “I would love to be a part of the Falcons,” Heinicke said after the Falcons’ final preseason game Friday, via Terrin Waack of the team website. “I think this is probably the best roster I’ve been a …

Getty Images Frank Gore Jr. said he would “prove people wrong” after he wasn’t selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. He certainly did so on Saturday, recording his first 100-yard game in the NFL during the Buffalo Bills’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.  With his father — future Hall of Fame running back Frank Gore — in attendance, Gore …

Mike Tomlin has decided to wait before he announces his starting quarterback for the 2024 season. Tomlin declined to answer that question following Saturday’s preseason finale against the Lions, although it seems like a foregone conclusion that Russell Wilson will start in Pittsburgh’s regular season opener against Atlanta over Justin Fields.  “We’ve got three days of Steelers versus Steelers work …

Shanahan enjoyed ‘fun’ Hail Mary in 49ers-Raiders preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is an old saying that goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” It appears the 49ers took that advice to heart, with one of the most bizarre final plays you’ll ever see concluding San Francisco’s 24-24 preseason finale tie against …