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Shanahan, York grateful Juszczyk accepted 49ers’ pay-cut proposal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Kyle Juszczyk is invaluable to the 49ers for more reason than one. The All-Pro fullback agreed to a salary reduction on his existing contract in order to help the team stay under the NFL salary cap in 2024 and plan for the …

As soon as 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, he “basically” already had in mind who was going to get the job. Nick Sorensen was named the team’s new defensive coordinator after the 49ers went through their due diligence and complied with the Rooney Rule. “I’ve been with him the last two years, mainly,” Shanahan said this …

It’s the offseason, which means it’s NFL Draft time. The discourse associated with the draft is ever evolving, and there may not be a greater example of that than the race to be the second quarterback chosen in the 2024 class, aka the second overall pick of the draft by the Washington Commanders. Entering the 2023 collegiate season, it was …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter A couple of weeks ago, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah shook up the tail end of free agency by trading with the Houston Texans to acquire the No. 23 pick of this year’s draft, thereby giving Minnesota two first-round picks. After losing quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, it doesn’t take an NFL insider …

Patriots fans will love these Drake Maye Pro Day highlights originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most anticipated Pro Day sessions of the pre-2024 NFL Draft process took place Thursday when quarterback Drake Maye threw passes at the University of North Carolina. The UNC quarterback could be a target of the New England Patriots, who own the …

FRISCO, Texas — When it comes to the Tagovailoa family, ball is literally life. There’s Tua Tagovailoa, who after a decorated career at Alabama has developed into a Pro Bowl quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. And then there’s Tua’s younger brother, Taulia Tagovailoa. The 2024 NFL Draft prospect also lit up the collegiate ranks, finishing his career as the Big Ten’s all-time …

Olamide Zaccheaus signs with Commanders after one season with Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles’ veteran exodus continued Wednesday when free agent wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus agreed to contract terms with the Washington Commanders. The news was first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. He’s the 14th player who started at least one game for the …

The NFL’s 32 owners approved one of the most dramatic rule changes in league history this week when they voted through the new kickoff rule.  Although the proposal ended up getting approved, it wasn’t done unanimously. The final voting tally for the rule was 29-3.  So who were the three teams that voted against it? Glad you asked. Let’s take …

It’s not often that an NFL team owner would lash out at a league-owned property, but that’s what New York Jets owner Woody Johnson did on Thursday. The Johnson family scion issued a fiery response over a report in an NFL Network podcast that claimed he got into a heated argument in public with head coach Robert Saleh at the …

The Philadelphia Eagles made one of the biggest signings of free agency this year when they added Saquon Barkley, but it’s a signing that might not have happened if the running back had ended up landing with the one team he was eyeing just before free agency started.  During an interview with Travis and Jason Kelce on the latest episode …

Armstead felt ‘extremely disrespected’ by 49ers’ final contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Although defensive tackle Arik Armstead said he feels no animosity toward the 49ers organization, he made it clear that the team’s final contract offer to him was an insult. “I did feel extremely disrespected,” Armstead said on a clip from his podcast, “Third and …

USATSI The New York Jets avoided potential off-field drama this week when star quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t selected as a 2024 U.S. vice presidential candidate, despite drawing one politician’s interest. Now, they’re trying to squash another off-field storyline, with team owner Woody Johnson on Thursday slamming a report from NFL Media over an alleged “heated argument” he had with Jets …

During the pre-draft process, scouts evaluate hundreds of prospects, but a handful become their favorites. The “pet cats” might not rank as blue-chip prospects, but something about their respective games will enable them to flourish at the next level regardless of their draft status. After closely examining the 2024 NFL Draft class, I have collected a few “pet cats” along …

It was Drake Maye’s turn to put the cherry on top of his pre-draft process, as he threw to a litany of former Tar Heels receivers at the North Carolina pro day on Thursday in front of a drove of NFL evaluators and media members.  The big-bodied passer threw 70 passes during his throwing session, and while he started with …

How many quarterbacks will be selected in the top five? Could three wide receivers be taken in the top 10? Where does Georgia tight end Brock Bowers fit best? These are among a host of questions being asked ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s one more: Who are the under-the-radar prospects poised to be draft steals? On the latest …