McCaffrey has no injury concerns after early exit in 49ers’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey took himself out of the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game during a crucial time because he did not want to take any chances. More than an hour after the 49ers’ victory over the Detroit Lions, …

There’s no honeymoon phase for Dave Canales, Dan Morgan and the Carolina Panthers. According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the organization’s new head coach and new president of football operations/general manager are expected to attend this week’s Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala. Both men were hired into their positions just last week. Practices for this year’s event begin …

Jared Goff just wrapped up his best year with the Detroit Lions, and while the magical run ended in the NFC Championship, the Lions’ new franchise quarterback made himself some money with what he accomplished in 2023.  According to NFL Media, contract extension talks with Goff are expected to ramp up this offseason. Goff has one more year remaining on his …

The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016, but they aren’t changing coaches, and they might not be changing quarterbacks. Owner Art Rooney II voiced his support for Mike Tomlin on Monday. “The players still respond to Mike, and that’s No. 1,” Rooney said, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “He still has the key characteristics that we saw when …

There will be a little less star power on display at the 2024 Senior Bowl. A few of the more prominent prospects who were listed on the initial roster release are not on the latest update. Two of the most notable are perhaps the most likely players originally slated to appear to be selected in the first round. Kansas State …

While there’s a lot of talk about the most unbreakable records in sports, one all-time mark that deserves more attention is Martin Brodeur’s 691 career wins — the most by a goalie in NHL history. Even if a player can match Brodeur’s longevity and durability, today’s NHL teams opt to rest their goalies and limit their starts. It seems unlikely …

49ers close book on emotional victory, turn focus to Super Bowl LVIII originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers had precious little time to bask in the glory of a historic comeback victory in the NFC Championship Game. On Monday, it was back to work. Coach Kyle Shanahan wrapped up a meeting with the 49ers’ …

The Los Angeles Chargers officially have their new head coach in Jim Harbaugh, and while he has not had his introductory press conference, he is getting a head start on meeting players. Harbaugh spoke about his new gig during an NFL on CBS appearance and had high praise for his new team.  “I met him [quarterback Justin Herbert], and Derwin James. …

Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel elaborates on how the Wolverines’ newly appointed head football coach might bring about changes in the recruiting landscape. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] DAN WETZEL: OK, here’s the thing about Sherrone Moore, and this is one …

Getty Images While they won’t play each other until next year, there is already activity brewing between Jim and John Harbaugh. The Chargers are working towards hiring Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as the team’s new general manager, as confirmed by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.  Hortiz’s entire NFL life to his point has been spent …

The Miami Dolphins are searching for a new defensive coordinator after agreeing to part ways with Vic Fangio after just one season together. Miami’s defense finished the 2023 regular season ranked No. 10 in total yards allowed per game, No. 22 in points allowed, No. 15 in passing, No. 7 in rushing, No. 20 in third-down efficiency and No. 28 in …

We forecasted significant changes in Philadelphia after the Birds’ late-season collapse, and the Eagles continue to retool their 2024 coaching staff. They are reportedly hiring a couple of new defensive position coaches from Seattle. Vic Fangio is here as the new defensive coordinator, and Philadelphia is expected to hire former Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt as their new defensive line …

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II is getting tired of having his club watch the Super Bowl on TV. Rooney would rather the Steelers be there in person on the field. And with the franchise riding a seven-year drought since its most recent postseason victory — the team’s longest gap between playoff wins since the 1970 merger — Rooney is …

The Falcons already had announced Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator. They now have filled the other two coordinator positions. The Falcons hired Rams assistant head coach Jimmy Lake as their defensive coordinator and retained special teams coordinator Marquice Williams. Lake will reunite with new Falcons head coach Raheem Morris for the third time. The two previously were together …

Big Ten football will look a lot different in 2024, and not just because it welcomes four new West Coast programs. Jim Harbaugh’s departure from Michigan to the NFL to coach the Los Angeles Chargers means the three-time reigning conference champions — and, you know, the reigning national champions as well — will have a new leader next season. While …