Brandon Aiyuk has attended the 49ers’ practices, but he hasn’t practiced. While he continues to wait for a long-term contract, the receiver is holding in. He is lifting weights, doing conditioning, attending meetings and being around his teammates, but he is not doing any on-field work. 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson said Monday that Aiyuk has been engaged in team …
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Packers cut QB Jacob Eason
The Packers cut quarterback Jacob Eason on Monday, the team announced. Green Bay signed Eason on July 23 with Jordan Love not practicing as he awaited a new deal. Love’s four-year, $220 million deal four days later made Eason expendable. The Packers also have Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt on the roster. Eason took part in the team’s rookie minicamp …
Read More »Patriots put OL Jake Andrews on IR, sign LS Tucker Addington
The Patriots announced a pair of roster moves on Monday, including one that brings an end to offensive lineman Jake Andrews’s chances of playing for them this season. Andrews has been placed on injured reserve and going on the list ahead of the cut to 53 players means he can’t be activated during the regular season. Andrews’s injury is not …
Read More »Seahawks working on a deal with OL Connor Williams
The Seahawks are close to a deal with free agent offensive lineman Connor Williams. Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told the Joe Rose radio show on Monday that he expects to reach agreement with Seattle in the next 48-72 hours. Williams worked out for the Seahawks on July 22. He is coming back from a “significant” knee injury that included a …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith has a knee contusion, will be evaluated more on Tuesday
The Browns have offered an update on the condition of edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. Smith was carted off the field at Monday’s training camp practice after getting hurt during goal line work. The Browns announced that Smith suffered a knee contusion and that he will undergo further evaluation on Tuesday. It remains to be seen how long Smith might be …
Read More »Giants claim CB Christian Holmes off waivers
Cornerback Christian Holmes is staying in the NFC East. Holmes was waived by the Commanders when they signed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on Sunday and he was claimed by the Giants on Monday. Running back Jashaun Corbin was waived with an injury designation to clear space for Holmes. Holmes played 30 games for the Commanders after being drafted in the …
Read More »49ers place OL Pat Elflein on IR, sign OL Lewis Kidd
Offensive lineman Pat Elflein didn’t last long in 49ers camp. Signed by the team on Friday, Elflein landed on injured reserve Monday, the team announced. Elflein injured a calf. Elflein, 30, most recently appeared in a game in 2022 when he started six contests for the Panthers. He signed with the Cardinals in July 2023 but was placed on injured …
Read More »Report: 49ers are talking to multiple teams about possible Brandon Aiyuk trade
Yes, intentions can change. When receiver Brandon Aiyuk formally requested a trade three weeks ago, the 49ers reportedly has “no intention” to trade him. Now, the 49ers reportedly are talking to multiple teams about a potential deal. Via Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com, “multiple teams” have contacted the 49ers about a potential trade. No deal has been done, yet. Earlier today, …
Read More »2024 NFL Training Camp Updates: Volume Two
Arizona Cardinals Trey Benson coming on slowly Trey Benson has been taken in fantasy drafts as a role-player with late-season upside. It’s not clear he even has a backup job locked down to start his rookie season. Emari Demercado has been subbing in on passing downs in camp. Jonathan Gannon has also noted that there’s not one specific area of …
Read More »Matt Breida returns to the 49ers
Five years later, Matt Breida is going back to where his NFL career started. Via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Breida is signing with the 49ers. He spent three seasons in San Francisco, from 2017 to 2019. He was traded to the Dolphins in 2020. He spent 2021 with the Bills and 2022 and 2023 with the Giants. Per a source …
Read More »Raiders rookie WR Jeff Foreman carted off with knee injury
Raiders rookie receiver Jeff Foreman was carted off the field during Monday’s practice. Foreman injured a knee, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Foreman, undrafted out of Arkansas State, was in a team drill in the red zone near the end of practice. He went down as he tried to plant his foot. Hill reports that Foreman was …
Read More »Report: 49ers have deal framework in place with Browns, Patriots for Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk could have a new home in the coming days. The 49ers have negotiated the frameworks for deals with the Browns and Patriots for the disgruntled wide receiver, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. It’s now in Aiyuk’s hands to see if he can work out a long-term contract with one of the two teams. The 49ers …
Read More »Pearsall impressing 49ers as Aiyuk trade saga takes big turn
Pearsall impressing 49ers as Aiyuk trade saga takes big turn originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers might need to get more production from their top 2024 draft pick than originally planned. So far, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has given the 49ers reason to believe he might be capable of filling a more prominent role …
Read More »Source: Breida returning to 49ers after four seasons away for RB depth
Source: Breida returning to 49ers after four seasons away for RB depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers, setting up for another roster reunion, are signing Matt Breida, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday night. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported the news of Breida’s impending Bay Area return. The undrafted free agent …
Read More »Report: 49ers have framework of Aiyuk trade in place with Patriots, Browns
Report: 49ers have framework of Aiyuk trade in place with Patriots, Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Brandon Aiyuk trade sweepstakes is heating up. NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers insider Matt Maiocco reported Monday night, citing a league source, that the San Francisco 49ers “have negotiated the framework of trades that would send wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to …
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