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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 — …

Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Bosa is impressed with the physique of his new 49ers teammate Leonard Floyd. Speaking to the media after practice at training camp on Tuesday, Bosa was asked what he thought of Floyd’s build considering the defensive end is a bit thinner than …

49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers entered their fourth block of training camp practices on Tuesday with all eyes searching for Brandon Aiyuk, who was not seen around the practice field as he has been the last few weeks. The 49ers went about business as usual …

Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan met with the 49ers’ coaching staff Monday to put together a plan for the team’s first game of the 2024 NFL preseason. While Shanahan did not get into specifics, he revealed that the game plan does not include …

How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Most rookie wide receivers selected at the top of any given NFL Draft enter their respective teams with high expectations to elevate that team’s offense. But Rome Odunze, despite being drafted No. 9 with the Bears, doesn’t shoulder …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Second-year Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson is getting a daily, up-close view of the top receiver in this year’s draft class. Understandably, Wilson is taking every opportunity to compare notes and glean whatever he can from Marvin Harrison Jr. “I’ve never been around a receiver that’s a bona fide first-rounder,” Wilson told FOX …

How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s ascencion into NFL superstardom is a one-of-a-kind story, but how exactly did the 49ers quarterback manage to take such a tremendous leap despite an extremely unconventional offseason before his second professional season? Trust and patience. After tearing his UCL …

Part of the uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson this season is that he’s coming off shoulder surgery. There’s more to the Watson puzzle than his health, but Tuesday brought a reminder that Watson is still working back from an injury that ended his 2023 season. The Browns announced that Watson will not play in the preseason opener against the Green Bay …

Why Aiyuk might want to heed Bosa’s wise words on leaving 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Just ask Davante Adams. It’s no secret that contract negotiations with the 49ers can be difficult, just ask Nick Bosa. And Deebo Samuel. And Trent Williams. And Christian McCaffrey. And George Kittle. …

What we want to see the most in Bears’ ‘Hard Knocks’ season premiere originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The “Hard Knocks” season premiere is finally here. On Tuesday night, HBO and NFL Films will give fans unprecedented access to the Bears as they go through training camp and gear up for the regular season. “Hard Knocks” is a long-running …

Training camp stock watch: Rookie TE flashes good hands in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots were back in pads for Day 11 of training camp, taking the soggy fields behind Gillette Stadium for their last competitive workout before their preseason opener. While Jerod Mayo’s pre-practice press conference was loaded with questions about Brandon …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — John Mara insisted last week that he’s “still happy” the New York Giants signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract last March. Sometimes it seems like he’s the only one. He really shouldn’t be alone on that, though. That contract, which was ridiculed as too rich for a …

The NFL appears to be on the precipice of a monster trade that has the potential to shift the league’s power dynamics. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has made it clear all offseason that he wants a new deal that will make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. From posting Jayden Daniels clips to obscure …

All possible Aiyuk scenarios still on table for 49ers coach Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk’s status remains in limbo, but it was business — or lack thereof — as usual for the fifth-year pro. The wide receiver reported to the 49ers’ practice facility Tuesday morning, just as he has done on every …