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Safety DeMarcco Hellams was injured on the second defensive play of the night for the Falcons in a preseason game against the Dolphins. Hellams had an air cast placed on his lower left leg before he was loaded onto a cart and taken to the X-ray room. He was competing with Richie Grant for the starting strong safety spot opposite …

This year, NFL players are permitted for the first time to wear Guardian Caps during games. Through the first three games of the 2024 preseason, no Guardian Caps were spotted. On Friday night, a member of the Steelers came out of the tunnel with the external padding on his helmet. Here’s the video of Daniels entering the field, via SteelersDepot.com. …

After one preseason game the Atlanta Falcons aren’t taking any victory laps on their controversial Michael Penix Jr. draft pick. But they’re also not having any buyer’s remorse. Penix was up and down in his first NFL preseason action. He had some nice plays like a deep pass that went for 41 yards. He also missed a few throws he …

IRVINE, Calif. — Andrew Janocko was a little disappointed. The New Orleans Saints quarterback coach believed he had the perfect imagery to describe Thursday’s practice approach. He was excited to set the tone for a practice heavy on situational work, challenging his quarterbacks in red-zone and two-minute scenarios before they hit the preseason field days later. So Janocko told 2014 …

Justin Fields had some nice plays in his first preseason action for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it’s hard to say his outing will cause the Steelers to change their depth chart at quarterback. Fields got the chance to start with Russell Wilson nursing an injury, and some of his better plays were overshadowed by mistakes. There were two fumbles on …

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and more not playing in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BALTIMORE — So much for playing the starters. Despite a couple reports that the Eagles were going to play their starters, several stars are not playing against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Among the group not playing: Jalen Hurts, Jordan Mailata, …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter If there’s one player you should take with the final pick of your fantasy football draft, please, consider Micah Parsons. I’m only kind of kidding. During Dallas Cowboys’ training camp practice on Friday, the star pass-rusher spent a few snaps working as a running back, taking at least two carries in a walkthrough. There is …

Aiyuk shares blunt response to latest 49ers contract report originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like many NFL fans, Brandon Aiyuk is fed up with the constantly changing reports surrounding himself and the 49ers this offseason. After several reports Friday indicated that the star wide receiver and San Francisco restarted negotiations on a long-term contract, Aiyuk shared a blunt …

For all the time fantasy managers spend scouting players and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, leveraging the fantasy market might be more important to your ultimate success. Today, I’m going to give you a peek at my shopping list, presenting four players I am trying to target at their current Yahoo ADPs. Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Cardinals To be fair, there’s …

Perhaps Brandon Aiyuk isn’t leaving San Francisco after all. The NFL Network reported on Friday that the 49ers are “pushing to get a deal done that keeps” their star in San Francisco for the long haul. The report, citing unnamed sources, said that there has been a renewed effort from the team in recent days to reach a long-term deal …

Brandon Aiyuk’s tenure in San Francisco may not be coming to an end just yet. Aiyuk’s future with the reigning NFC champions has been in limbo since he requested a trade after not being able to negotiate a long-term contract this offseason. Teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers have shown interest in acquiring the All-Pro receiver. Then came Friday, when …

When I set out to write this article, I promise I didn’t intend to make a list exclusively filled with players from the 2022 draft class. Although, considering I still hold a candle for Jameson Williams and Jahan Dotson, I may have a mild obsession with the 2022 class as a whole. In truth, it’s pure coincidence that four third-year …

The Brandon Aiyuk situation got really loud this week, and then it got really quiet. It got quiet after the leaks stopped, from Aiyuk’s camp and/or from the teams that wanted to get him but won’t and/or from the team he currently plays for. We’ve made sense of the silence by boiling it down to two possibilities — a trade …

How Brown benefits from Purdy’s ‘manipulation’ at 49ers practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Star 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy makes his teammates better. Don’t believe so? Just ask Ji’Ayir Brown. The second-year safety explained to reporters Thursday at 49ers training camp how he and San Francisco’s defense — which faces Purdy more than any other team — have …

Perhaps Brandon Aiyuk isn’t leaving San Francisco after all. The NFL Network reported on Friday that the 49ers are “pushing to get a deal done that keeps” their star in San Francisco for the long haul. The report, citing unnamed sources, said that there has been a renewed effort from the team in recent days to reach a long-term deal …