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Why 49ers’ Buckner trade is among ‘hardest things’ Shanahan has done originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over his tenure as 49ers coach, Kyle Shanahan has experienced several difficult contract negotiations. The stress over re-signing receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been no different. Fortunately for San Francisco, the organization has found a way to keep most of those players seeking …

How Jacoby Brissett can create ‘stability’ as Pats starting QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the New England Patriots signed Jacoby Brissett to a one-year contract in March, their plan for the veteran quarterback was clear. With Mac Jones traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brissett was brought in to bridge the gap to the next franchise QB. The …

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, their latest big-money deal for a core player. Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season on a $113 million deal, $77 million guaranteed. He has two years remaining on his rookie deal. …

Source: Aiyuk reports to 49ers camp amid contract standoff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears Brandon Aiyuk has made his return to 49ers practice this week. Aiyuk officially reported for the start of training camp on Tuesday in Santa Clara, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. Brandon Aiyuk has officially reported to #49ers …

Montez Sweat qualifies for NFL’s top 100 players list. Here’s where he landed originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Montez Sweat got his preseason flowers from the NFL ahead of his first full season with the Bears. Every preseason, the NFL releases its top 100 players list, ranking the best talent the league has to offer. They release the list …

3 Things I Care About Chargers’ skill-position battles The hive mind seems to believe that because Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman want to come in and establish a physical, effective run game in L.A., the Chargers’ offense is finished. You can build an efficient offense only by pushing the ball through the air as much as possible. Taking the ball …

Why Maye-Brissett competition won’t be like Jones vs. Newton originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – Did the competition between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye to begin the season take a turn on Tuesday? Many are saying so. I’m not. I heard every word of head coach Jerod Mayo’s answer to my question of whether he could envision Maye …

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has restructured the final year of his contract, adding $5 million of incentives to his $20 million base, per multiple reports. Cooper held out of mandatory minicamp to protest for more money. But he reported on time for training camp after agreeing to the new deal, which now reportedly means that $80 million of …

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. If Tagovailoa participates in the first day of workouts Wednesday, the message becomes even more promising. Entering his fifth season, Tagovailoa is still playing under the contract he signed when the Dolphins made him the fifth …

Shanahan reveals Belichick ‘politely’ turned down 49ers coaching offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan wanted Bill Belichick to join the 49ers’ coaching staff this offseason, but the feeling wasn’t mutual. The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach became a free agent earlier this offseason after mutually agreeing to part ways with the New England Patriots, the organization he …

Why Devin McCourty thinks Drake Maye has ‘high’ chance of success with Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Despite not yet taking a snap in training camp, New England Patriots’ rookie quarterback Drake Maye has apparently already won over the locker room. Former Pats safety Devin McCourty appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and shed light on …

How 49ers star Kittle feels after dramatic offseason weight loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — George Kittle is the epitome of unbridled joy, but even the 49ers’ most jubilant player has moments that test his trademarked enthusiasm. In speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Kittle detailed the dramatic weight loss he dealt with as a result …

Lynch coy on ‘challenging’ contract talks dynamics with Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have signed several of their star players to long-term contracts over the past few years, but their negotiations, or lack thereof, with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been more challenging then ever for general manager John Lynch and the …

Joe Burrow’s been cleared to practice with the Cincinnati Bengals as they open up training camp on Wednesday. When they take the field, he’ll have a new look. The Bengals star quarterback debuted his bleach-blonde buzzcut when veterans arrived for camp on Tuesday. The team shared Burrow’s new hairdo on social media.  “Guess who’s back,” the team wrote in a …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed outside linebacker Randy Gregory on the reserve/did not report list on Tuesday after he did not report to training camp. Gregory also had three days of unexcused absences in the team’s mandatory minicamps, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, and he did not participate in voluntary offseason workouts. There has been no word from Gregory, his …