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Why 49ers WR coach sees good, bad in OTAs absence of Aiyuk, Jennings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The absence of Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings at OTAs is viewed as both a good and bad thing by 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson. Without two of the team’s top three receivers on the field, first-round …

May 22, 2024, 11:22 PM ET NEW YORK — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Carter Verhaege and Sam Bennett also scored. Bobrovsky, who had …

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement address does not appear to have affected his standing with his team of seven years. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Butker addressed the graduates of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he disagreed with some of the statements made but endorsed Butker’s character. “I know …

White Sox offer ticket promotion for Caleb Williams, Bears’ ballpark visit. Here are the details originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The White Sox are offering $18 outfield tickets for when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team visit Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 23 to throw out the first pitch. The White Sox will play the Orioles at …

The Ravens cut defensive lineman Bravvion Roy, according to the NFL’s transactions report. He spent last season on the practice squad in Baltimore but did not play a game. The Panthers made him a sixth-round pick in 2020, and he has appeared in 45 games with 15 starts, all with Carolina. In 2022, he totaled 17 tackles, a quarterback hit, …

Dre Greenlaw continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles, recently calling it a “long, long, slow process.” He is out of a protective boot three months after his fluke, non-contact injury during the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. The goal for Greenlaw and the 49ers is for his return Week 1, but it’s more likely he …

Here’s how much rest the Bears will receive this season compared to other teams: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago All 32 teams released their official 2024 regular season schedules exactly one week ago. The Bears have a particularly interesting one. Most notably, they won’t endure a division matchup until Week 11 against the Packers. They have three prime-time …

PHILADELPHIA — James Bradberry had a disastrous season with the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Questions arose regarding Bradberry’s future with the Eagles before Philadelphia drafted Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the first two rounds of the draft.  During Wednesday’s open voluntary OTA practice, Bradberry wasn’t present for the session, creating even more questions regarding his future in an Eagles …

May 22, 2024, 09:18 PM ET NEW YORK — Rick Tocchet was honored as the NHL’s coach of the year Wednesday after guiding the Pacific Division champion Vancouver Canucks to their second playoff berth in nine years. Tocchet appeared on 109 of 114 ballots for the Jack Adams award submitted by members of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, and received 82 …

49ers QB coach Griese observing Purdy grow in leadership role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – For all that Brock Purdy has accomplished on the field for the 49ers, quarterbacks coach Brian Griese wants to see the 24-year-old take on more of a leadership role in his third NFL season. Griese already has seen signs of …

FRISCO, Texas —  Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said “We want Dak Prescott. That’s that.” when asked how motivated he is to retain Prescott as his team’s long-term, face of the franchise quarterback.  Jones made that comment two days before the 2024 NFL Draft on April 23, and based on how emphatic he was in saying it, the natural conclusion …

PHILADELPHIA — Darius Slay doesn’t see what the Miami Dolphins saw regarding Vic Fangio. Neither does Jalen Carter.  Fangio, who has been criticized by Dolphins players (most notably Jalen Ramsey and Jevon Holland) after his one year in Miami, isn’t getting that same vibe from the Philadelphia Eagles in his short time on the staff. Of course the Eagles haven’t played …

49ers stars Purdy, Bosa react to potential 18-game NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As NFL players begin to get their bodies and minds right for another long season, they’ve heard more rumblings about the league potentially expanding to an 18-game schedule. While 49ers quarterback isn’t necessarily opposed to the idea, he would prefer a second bye …

Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes is the consensus best quarterback in the NFL, but which quarterbacks does the already-three-time Super Bowl MVP admire from afar? On Wednesday’s edition of “First Things First,” Mahomes revealed the quarterbacks he enjoys watching most. “I like watching Josh [Allen] a lot,” Mahomes said. “We play a lot of similar opponents. He plays a …

49ers RB coach Turner notes CMC’s OTA absence is ‘business part’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey, a constant fixture during the 49ers’ offseason program, was notably absent from the 49ers’ Tuesday on-field OTA practice. But running backs coach Bobby Turner isn’t worried about the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year’s whereabouts, though, …