Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB The aim with Kyler Murray is mastering a structured offense with success that is consistent and replicable. There was some out-of-structure success (and a lot of struggles) under the previous regime. Murray will still have the …
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NFL training camp notepad: Brock Purdy pushing practice envelope with 49ers
Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB Brock Purdy spent the offseason in Florida getting stronger, resulting in a thicker lower body and added zip on his ball. He also returned with a more vocal mindset, with the intent of conveying to teammates …
Read More »Report: ESPN, Fox, YouTubeTV submit bids to televise 2026 draft, and beyond
The NFL draft has been televised by ESPN from the moment it became a televised event, in 1980. In 2026, that could be ending. John Ourand of Puck (via Sports Business Journal) reports that, late last week, ESPN, Fox, and YouTubeTV submitted multi-year bids for the right to televise the draft, starting in 2026. The NFL expects more bidders, possibly …
Read More »How should Patriots handle Judon situation? Scott Pioli offers insight
How should Patriots handle Judon situation? Scott Pioli offers insight originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon is back on the field at New England Patriots training camp after a rocky few days in which he had animated discussions with team brass Monday and skipped practice altogether Tuesday. The star pass-rusher still doesn’t have the new contract he seeks, …
Read More »Russell Wilson’s training-camp injury puts his potential redemption year in danger
When it became clear that the Broncos would release quarterback Russell Wilson, he had a plan for sticking it to Denver. That plan could be backfiring on him. With the Broncos owing him $38 million this year, subject to offset, Wilson took the minimum salary from the Steelers of $1.21 million. This forces the Broncos to pay Wilson $36.79 million. …
Read More »Wanya Morris leaves Chiefs practice with a shoulder injury
Wanya Morris’s bid to win the Chiefs left tackle job hit a snag on Friday. Morris left the practice field at training camp in a cart. Head coach Andy Reid said after the session that Morris injured his shoulder. The Chiefs have Morris and rookie Kingsley Suamataia competing for the starting spot on the left side this summer and offensive …
Read More »Bailey Zappe reacts to not getting team reps in Friday’s practice
Bailey Zappe reacts to not getting team reps in Friday’s practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Three quarterbacks have been the center of attention at New England Patriots training camp: Jacoby Brissett as the veteran leader and likely starter, Drake Maye as the first-round rookie, and Joe Milton as the raw prospect with a cannon arm. The forgotten signal-caller …
Read More »Anthony Richardson, Spencer Rattler headline 5 players to watch this preseason
The NFL preseason does not count, but the performances in August matter in the evaluation process. Executives, scouts and coaches are assessing each rep, looking to size up highly drafted players or uncover a hidden gem with the potential to shine as a rookie. Here are five players — four rookies and one player who missed most of his rookie …
Read More »Jets’ Morgan Moses felt like he was ‘10 years old again’ in return to practice field
After weeks of continuing his recovery from offseason surgery on a torn pectoral, Jets offensive lineman Morgan Moses was finally able to return to the practice field in full capacity for Friday’s training camp session. While the 33-year-old is now heading into his 11th season in the league, he admitted to reporters following the workout that he definitely had some …
Read More »Broncos sign TE Hunter Kampmoyer
There’s a new tight end on the roster in Denver. The Broncos announced the signing of Hunter Kampmoyer on Friday. Defensive tackle Brandon Matterson, who signed with the team after going undrafted this year, was waived in a corresponding move. Kampmoyer spent the last three seasons with the Chargers. He spent most of that time on the practice squad, but …
Read More »Giants seeing ‘confident’ Daniel Jones early on in training camp
It’s been a long road back to the football field for Daniel Jones. After grinding his way through the offseason in his recovery from a torn ACL, the Giants’ quarterback was limited in workouts, but he was finally cleared for a full return during training camp and he hasn’t missed a beat. While the former first-round pick has struggled at …
Read More »Why 49ers players’ NFL Top 100 rankings are fair or unfair
Why 49ers players’ NFL Top 100 rankings are fair or unfair originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app, YouTube and Facebook. Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams are all but guaranteed to …
Read More »Chargers QB Justin Herbert has foot injury, expected to be ready for regular season
Justin Herbert will be in a boot for two weeks but is expected to be in the lineup for the regular-season opener. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Last season, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hurt his calf early in training camp and even though he returned for Week 1, he probably wasn’t right until October. That’s not …
Read More »Report: Patriots expected to sign Kellen Diesch for OL depth
Report: Patriots expected to sign Kellen Diesch for OL depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are turning to the free agent pool for offensive line reinforcements. The Patriots are hosting Kellen Diesch for a workout and are expected to sign the 26-year-old offensive tackle, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Friday morning. Diesch signed with the Miami …
Read More »Sunday Ticket ruling is good for NFL, teams, players, etc. (but bad for consumers)
In Judge Philip Gutierrez transferring $14.1 billion with the stroke of a pen, many around the NFL breathed a deep sigh of relief. The prospect of each team coming up with $440 million to satisfy the verdict would have had widespread ramifications. (And, obviously, it still could, if the plaintiffs prevail on appeal.) In the weeks after the $4.7 billion …
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