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Report: Shanahan ‘bothered’ by Aiyuk’s behavior amid 49ers hold-in originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ ongoing saga with Brandon Aiyuk has appeared cordial on the outside, but internally, coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly became fed up with the wide receiver’s recent antics. San Francisco could deal Aiyuk at any moment after contract extension negotiations with him hit a …

Special Caleb Williams’ ‘Hard Knocks’ moments show why belief in Bears’ bright future is justified originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Everything the Bears have done for the last seven months has been for the sole purpose of maximizing the rare opportunity they have in front of them after drafting quarterback Caleb Williams. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach …

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is week to week after sustaining a knee injury in a joint practice against the Chargers on Sunday, but coach Sean McVay expects him to be available in time to play in the season opener at Detroit on Sept. 8. “Really just had a little bit of bursa sac kind of bursted, and …

Early in Tuesday’s season premier of “Hard Knocks” featuring the Chicago Bears, Nick Saban made a cameo. The recently retired Alabama coaching legend got his head coaching start in 1990 with Toledo. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus played linebacker at Toledo that season. He invited Saban to Bears training camp to appear in front of “Hard Knocks” cameras and offer …

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens returned from Paris full of pride in what his wife, Simone Biles, accomplished and showing off her Olympic pin. Owens is back practicing at Bears training camp this week after getting time away to go to Paris and watch Biles win three gold medals and one silver. “It was amazing to watch,” Owens said after …

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf. McCaffrey hurt his calf late last week, adding that he didn’t pull a muscle, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday. McCaffrey wouldn’t play in the preseason but should be back at practice well before the start of the regular season on Sept. …

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) will be on the sideline for much of camp. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Nothing serious. Nothing structurally significant. That’s how Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday described the knee injury star receiver Puka Nacua suffered during a joint practice with the Chargers on Sunday. If there is cause for concern — and anything …

What 49ers could receive in Aiyuk trade with Steelers, Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the door has not slammed shut on Brandon Aiyuk remaining with the 49ers, all of the focus right now is on completing a trade. On Tuesday, the New England Patriots removed themselves from the picture, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources. Aiyuk …

Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers has been the subject of trade talks with multiple teams this week. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) The Brandon Aiyuk saga seems far from being over. There was another turn to the story on Tuesday night. The Patriots decided to no longer pursue Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers’ receiver seeking a …

Free agent offensive lineman Connor Williams has agreed to terms with the Seahawks. The one-year deal is worth up to $6 million with $3 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Williams worked out for the Seahawks on July 22. He is coming back from a “significant” knee injury that included a torn ACL during a Dec. 11 game against …

Quarterback Luis Perez (14), signed by the Chargers, has spent NFL time in L.A. before, as a Ram in 2022. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) With Justin Herbert expected to miss at least another week because of his plantar fascia injury, the Chargers added depth to their quarterback room by signing quarterback Luis Perez. When Herbert sustained the injury, it …

The Browns signed defensive end Marcus Haynes and linebacker Landon Honeycutt on Tuesday, the team announced. Cleveland needed additional depth on the defensive line with Za’Darius Smith nursing a knee injury. Haynes went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2023, signing with the Broncos. He didn’t made the team’s initial roster but did re-sign to the practice squad. Haynes spent …

Why it makes sense for Patriots to pursue a Brandon Aiyuk trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL is available on the trade market, and the New England Patriots are reportedly in the mix. The six-time Super Bowl champions have many weaknesses on their roster. You could make a strong …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss why it’s time for the Jets to prove they’re ready to be contenders after all the hype they got last year. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I just want …

Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars have signed former Bears safety Adrian Amos, the team announced Tuesday. The Bears drafted Amos, 31, in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, when former general manager Ryan Pace was in charge of the team. In 60 career games with the Bears — …