Deebo offers his perspective on Aiyuk’s 49ers trade request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel has been in Brandon Aiyuk’s shoes before, and he certainly can empathize with his 49ers teammate. Aiyuk has yet to practice in training camp this summer as he “holds in,” awaiting a lucrative new contract from San Francisco — or, a payday …
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Caleb Williams explains how he’s mastered throwing on the run
Caleb Williams explains how he’s mastered throwing on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams made some incredible throws on the run against the Bengals on Saturday during the Bears’ third preseason game. Here are some of the spectacular throws he made. How does Williams deliver these footballs with incredible accuracy on the run? “It’s something I’ve …
Read More »Arden Key suspension: Titans pass rusher has six-game ban for violating NFL PED policy overturned, per report
Getty Images It was reported last month that Tennessee Titans pass rusher Arden Key was facing a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancing drugs. However, his sentence has reportedly been overturned. On Saturday, ESPN reported that Key would not be suspended six games. Titans teammate, Jeffery Simmons, actually broke the news on social media, saying Key “won his …
Read More »NFL preseason QB tracker for Week 2: Russell Wilson makes Steelers debut, Raiders competition continues
Preseason Week 2 began Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Looking ahead, fans are expected to gain more exposure to high draft choices and veterans in new places this weekend. Here is a look at the starting quarterback situations for each game in preseason Week 2: Thursday, Aug. 15 Philadelphia Eagles 14, New England Patriots 13 …
Read More »WATCH: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes throws behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in preseason game vs. Lions
Getty Images It was only a matter of time, right? During the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 2 preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The two-time NFL MVP is known for his special arm, which he’s shown plenty of times with off-platform passes and no-look throws. But he …
Read More »WATCH: Giants’ Daniel Jones throws brutal pick six, intercepted twice in first game back since tearing ACL
USATSI New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough go of things in his first preseason action. Jones, whose 2023 season ended with a torn ACL suffered last November, sat out New York’s preseason opener before making his return on Saturday against the Houston Texans. To say things began poorly for Jones would be a massive understatement as two of …
Read More »Ryan Poles addresses Bears’ attempt to trade for Matthew Judon
Ryan Poles addresses Bears’ attempt to trade for Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Earlier this week, the Bears attempted to trade for Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon in hopes of upgrading their pass rush, league sources confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. Ultimately, the Patriots traded him to the Falcons, leaving the Bears empty-handed. During Saturday’s …
Read More »Why 49ers aren’t forcing Aiyuk to practice amid contract talks
Why 49ers aren’t forcing Aiyuk to practice amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It is no mystery why Brandon Aiyuk did not take part in any of the 49ers’ first 17 practices of training camp. When negotiations with the 49ers aimed at arriving at a multi-year contract stalled, Aiyuk requested a trade one …
Read More »Daniel Jones throws two interceptions in Giants’ 28-10 preseason loss to Texans
The Giants had most of their starters in action this week, with starting quarterback Daniel Jones suiting up for his first game since last season’s ACL tear against the Raiders, but Big Blue dropped their game to the Texans, 28-10, on Saturday afternoon. Jones played the entire first half and eventually settled down after a worryingly shaky start that saw …
Read More »Bears roster risers in team’s 27-3 preseason win over Bengals
Bears roster risers in team’s 27-3 preseason win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Even though the Bears practiced for over two hours against the Bengals in joint work earlier this week, head coach Matt Eberflus had the starters play significant snaps against Cincinnati’s backups on Saturday. With rookie quarterback Caleb Williams still getting acclimated to the NFL, …
Read More »CeeDee Lamb reportedly asking Cowboys to increase $33 million per year offer
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly made CeeDee Lamb an extension offer that would make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL on an annual basis. Apparently, that’s still not enough. Lamb hasn’t expressed interest in signing the Cowboys’ latest extension offer, which is believed to be around $33 million per year, NFL Media reported. That number would only …
Read More »Caleb Williams impresses with his last drive of second quarter vs. Bengals
Caleb Williams got off to a slow start in Saturday’s preseason matchup with the Bengals. But he sure finished the first half with a flourish. Williams rushed for a 7-yard touchdown to cap a strong eight-play, 90-yard drive late in the second quarter that featured some outstanding plays from the young QB. On second-and-10 from the Chicago 48, Williams bailed …
Read More »49ers’ Warner admits having ‘soft spot’ for Jets QB Rodgers
49ers’ Warner admits having ‘soft spot’ for Jets QB Rodgers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Entering his seventh NFL season, 49ers star Fred Warner has established himself as one of the league’s premier linebackers with three First-Team All-Pro nods. But “All-Pro Fred” credits part of that recognition — and, perhaps then, the nickname — to four-time NFL MVP …
Read More »49ers plan to play Brock Purdy, other starters Sunday vs. Saints
After canceling joint practices this week because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints (Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX). Shanahan normally gives his starters plenty of work in joint practices and sometimes holds them …
Read More »WATCH: Giants’ Daniel Jones throws pick six, intercepted twice in QB’s first game back since tearing ACL
USATSI New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough go of things in his first preseason action. Jones, whose 2023 season ended with a torn ACL suffered last November, sat out New York’s preseason opener before making his return on Saturday against the Houston Texans. To say things began poorly for Jones would be a massive understatement as two of …
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