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When Joe Brady was Curis Samuel’s offensive coordinator with the Panthers in 2020, the receiver had the most productive year of his career. It was the only time Samuel has accounted for over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in a season, as he caught 77 passes for 851 yards with three touchdowns and rushed 41 times for 200 yards with two …

The Eagles drafted edge rusher Nolan Smith in the first round last year, but they did not throw him in the deep end right away. Smith only played 188 defensive snaps as the Eagles went with Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat as their lead players at the position. Reddick is gone, but the Eagles signed Bryce Huff and brought back …

Another member of the Purple People Eaters defense will be joining the team’s immortals. The Vikings have announced that cornerback Bobby Bryant will enter the Ring of Honor on September 22. He’ll be the first cornerback in franchise history to receive the distinction and the third defensive back, joining Paul Krause and Joey Browner. A seventh-round pick in 1967, Bryant …

The Browns gave up a lot to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson and they signed him to a massive contract, but a suspension and shoulder issues have kept them from getting much of a return on that investment. Watson missed 11 games in 2022 because of the suspension, which stemmed from sexual assault allegations that were made after he requested …

Word that the Patriots were adding Alonzo Highsmith to their personnel department came in February, but the team didn’t get around to officially announcing his title until Tuesday. The team announced that Highsmith is a senior personnel executive. He was the General Manager at the University of Miami for the last two seasons and previously worked for the Seahawks, Browns, …

It’s official. Brandon Aiyuk wants out. Via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Aiyuk has asked the 49ers to trade him “after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension.” Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, is entering the option year of his rookie deal. He’s due to make $14.1 million this season. Before the draft, we heard that the …

The Jets have already brought in some big names this offseason, but could GM Joe Douglas have one more trick up his sleeve? Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade following stalled-out contract extension talks. So, could the Jets come calling for the former first-round pick? The …

With the team’s rookies reporting for training camp on Tuesday, the Bears have taken care of some important business with one of their first-round picks. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Chicago has agreed to terms with receiver Rome Odunze on his four-year rookie contract. Odunze’s deal is worth $22.7 million fully guaranteed. After selecting Odunze at No. 9 overall, …

Eleven years ago, the Vikings said they had no intent to trade Percy Harvin. And then they did. The stage has been set for a potential repeat of that one-two punch. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that “[o]ther teams that have reached out and spoken to San Francisco have been told that the 49ers have no intention of trading” Aiyuk. …

WR Brandon Aiyuk asks 49ers to trade him after contract talks stall: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Brandon Aiyuk appears to be tired of playing the waiting game with the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver officially has requested a trade out of San Francisco after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, …

Brandon Aiyuk, star wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, has asked for a trade after he and the team were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Aiyuk and team brass reportedly met “recently,” but “the Niners haven’t been willing to engage in negotiations since May.” Aiyuk, 26, has been with …

Stephon Gilmore and the Panthers appeared close to reuniting after the draft, but almost three months have passed since then, and the cornerback remains a free agent. “There are still some good corners and safeties out there like Justin Simmons and myself that are still not signed,” Gilmore told Josina Anderson. “Honestly, I’m still being patient and staying ready until …

Watch stunned Lenoir learn of Aiyuk’s reported trade request on live TV originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The news of Brandon Aiyuk reportedly requesting a trade from the 49ers took the NFL world by storm Tuesday. The only difference for his teammate Deommodore Lenoir was that the young cornerback was on live television when the news broke. “Aw, …

The Texans have added another wide receiver to their 90-man roster. SportsTrust Advisors announced that their client Quintez Cephus has signed with the Texans. No terms of the deal were included in the announcement. Cephus played three years for the Lions after being drafted in the fifth round in 2020, but they released him last year after he was suspended …

How interested were Bears in signing Saquon Barkley? New ‘Hard Knocks’ episode reveals originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the most notable free agents in the NFL’s most recent open market period was Saquon Barkley. On the second episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” they revealed GM Joe Schoen’s conversation with Barkley and his agent, Ed Berry, of the …