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49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently asked for a trade. Before the draft, trade talks nevertheless happened. Negotiations occurred not because Aiyuk wanted out, but because the 49ers invited his representatives to explore whether another team would pay Aiyuk what he wanted on a long-term deal. At the time, the magic number was in the neighborhood of $28 million per year. …

Staying at the same hotel during minicamp, Keenan Allen and Caleb Williams had extra time to get to know one another. Chicago’s new receiver and prized quarterback helped each other learn the playbook when they weren’t either watching the NBA playoffs or playing Monopoly Deal. The connection between the six-time Pro Bowler and the No. 1 overall draft pick could …

The 2024 NFL Draft yielded plenty of exciting rookies with an opportunity to make a significant impact on your fantasy football teams. However, just because we have some fresh names in the player pool doesn’t mean there isn’t some untapped potential from the 2023 class. This embedded content is not available in your region. Here are six second-year players you …

Jul 20, 2024, 08:14 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with forward Daniel Sprong on a one-year contract Saturday, the team announced. Sprong, perhaps getting used to that type of contract length, took a one-year, prove-it deal from the Detroit Red Wings last summer, and authored a strong season for a team that did not qualify for the …

CeeDee Lamb held another youth football camp Saturday. He again declined comment on his contract. “I’m not talking,” Lamb said, via Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. It repeated what he told the team website 11 days ago after hosting his first camp. Lamb’s camp was in Arlington on Saturday, returning the Cowboys’ WR1 to DFW. He told the …

Why McAfee believes 49ers, Chiefs are poised for Super Bowl rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have squared off in two of the last five Super Bowls, and one pundit believes you can expect a third matchup to conclude the 2024 NFL season. ESPN’s Pat McAfee confidently chose San Francisco and Kansas …

Davante Adams recently said that if he were to be “reunited with anybody, it would be with Aaron” Rodgers. A few days later, Adams is dreaming of playing with Tom Brady for the first time. Adams didn’t let Shannon Sharpe finish his question about Brady unretiring to play for the Raiders when Adams enthusiastically said, “Hell, yes.” “Look, Tom know …

Linebacker Shaquil Barrett dropped some bombshell news on the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, informing the team that he is retiring to spend more time with his family. The surprising development was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Barrett, 31, explained on social media his decision to retire right before training camp begins. “It’s time for me to hang it up,” …

The Panthers added two more players to the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday. Rookie cornerback Chau Smith-Wade and veteran wide receiver Cam Sims can practice as soon as they pass a physical. The Panthers placed four players on the list Friday, with outside linebackers D.J. Wonnum and Amare Barno, offensive tackle Yosh Nijman and rookie receiver Jalen Corker all …

All eyes are on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love this season, with the 25-year-old in line for a new deal and the franchise aiming for its second playoff berth in the post-Aaron Rodgers era. Some are even referring to Love as the NFL’s “next great quarterback,” and former Super Bowl champion wideout Plaxico Burress explained why on a recent …

Wild Aiyuk stat highlights his importance to 49ers’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is no understating what Brandon Aiyuk means to an electric 49ers offense. Even while the All-Pro wide receiver and San Francisco remain far apart in contract negotiations, with Aiyuk reportedly requesting a trade Tuesday, the 49ers and their fans know the rising fifth-year …

Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb are each one year away from free agency, while standout linebacker Micah Parsons is now extension-eligible.  There’s an intense juggling act going on in Dallas’ front office, according to the team’s chief operating officer, Stephen Jones.  “Those things take time,” he said. “You know when you’re talking about CeeDee and … somebody …

The Bengals announced they placed cornerback DJ Ivey and defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell on the active/physically unable to perform list. Rookie tight end Erick All begins training camp on the non-football injury list. Ivey, a seventh-round pick in 2023, tore an ACL in Week 15 of the regular season. He played eight games and made three tackles while seeing action …

Two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett informed the Miami Dolphins of his decision end his nine-year NFL career on Saturday, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. This offseason, free agent Barrett agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million.  Barrett played four seasons with the Denver Broncos and five …

Linebacker Shaquil Barrett dropped some bombshell news on the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, informing the team that he is retiring to spend more time with his family. The surprising development was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Barrett, 31, explained his decision on social media. “It’s time for me to hang it up,” Barrett posted. “It’s been a great ride …