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Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is going to be rewarded. It’s just a question of when. As to the question of “how much?,” it’ll be more than any other left tackle in the league. Or maybe left and right tackle. Bucs G.M. Jason Licht said Friday on WDAE that Wirfs deserves to be at the top of the stack. Even …

49ers training camp takeaways: Dobbs could make QB2 battle interesting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers quietly closed out their first week of training camp Saturday with several veterans returning after taking the previous day off. The bleachers set up on the practice field sat empty due to a San Jose Earthquakes game being …

The 49ers are the only team with both a holdout and a hold-in. As to both tackle Trent Williams (out) and receiver Brandon Aiyuk (in), Saturday brought no news. Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that there’s “no updates on either” player. Shanahan said Aiyuk is doing everything except practicing. He’s also avoiding fines. For Williams, who’s not operating on his …

Two quarterbacks agreed to contract extensions on Friday, but neither of them was Dak Prescott. The Cowboys quarterback is in the final year of his contract and his future in Dallas has been a frequent topic of conversation at the team’s training camp this week. The new deals for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love offered another chance to broach the …

The Lions announced kicker Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending injury on Friday and they officially ended his season on Saturday. Badgley was placed on injured reserve after tearing his hamstring during a pre-practice warmup this week. Badgley will have surgery to repair the injury. The Lions announced that they have filled his roster spot by signing linebacker Malik Jefferson. Jefferson …

In the aftermath of last month’s $4.7 billion antitrust verdict against the NFL in the Sunday Ticket case (which, if it stands, will become $14.1 billion), the NFL said the liability won’t directly impact the salary cap. More recently, Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reported that several owners are considering foisting some of the financial responsibility onto the players. …

The Dolphins announced a veteran addition to their linebacking corps on Saturday. They have signed Curtis Bolton to their 90-man roster. Quarterback Gavin Hardison was waived to make room for Bolton in Miami. Bolton played in 23 games for the Raiders over the last two seasons and saw almost all of his playing time on special teams. He was credited …

Ryan Tannehill isn’t in an NFL training camp for the first time in over a decade and he doesn’t sound like he’s too upset about it. Tannehill was benched by the Titans in favor of Will Levis last season and there hasn’t been word of interest in his services as a free agent over the last few months. During an …

Saquon Barkley’s new home is located roughly two hours from his old one, as the star running back left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. Is Barkley motivated to make the Giants regret letting him walk? While saying that Barkley is “explosive,” Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hinted that the running back is thrilled to still …

Nate Davis pulled from Bears practice after injury in individual drills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears right guard Nate Davis left Saturday’s practice early with what appeared to be a leg strain. Davis suffered the injury in individual drills, and didn’t participate for the rest of the day. “When a guy strains something during that time, we always …

The New York Jets have signed 2024 UFL MVP and former Birmingham Stallions breakout quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced Saturday. Martinez led the league in rushing yards (528) during the regular season, while finishing tied for second in passing touchdowns (15) and third in passing yards (1,749). Despite not starting the season as the Stallions’ starter, the 24-year-old signal-caller …

The Rams signed cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Saturday. He started 12 games last season and had a career-best three interceptions. (Tyler Kaufman / Associated Press) The Rams, befallen by injuries in the defensive backfield, added depth at cornerback by signing free agent Jerry Jacobs, the team announced Saturday. Jacobs, 26, played three seasons for the Detroit Lions. He is expected …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle in sluggish day in pads originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Seven days into camp and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is done talking about the potential of the 2024 team. What matters now is not what can be but what this group gets out of the effort …

49ers guard Burford expected to miss three weeks with broken hand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offensive line was dealt a blow during the first week of training camp. Right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in Santa Clara on Saturday, noting the team still is deciding whether or …

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris quickly addressed questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins’ health as training camp begins. Morris told reporters on Thursday that Cousins is medically cleared and “ready to go.” Though Cousins will take snaps with the first-team offense, accommodations will be made to his workload as he builds his condition back up, according to Falcons reporter Will …