Monthly Archives: August 2024

Kyle Shanahan on adding Robbie Chosen: “I’ve always been a fan of him”

As the 49ers continue to muddle through the Brandon Aiyuk hold-in, they’ve added a veteran receiver whose once-bright career has produced less stellar results in recent years. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about his newest receiver, Robbie Chosen. “I’ve always been a fan of him, his whole career,” Shanahan told reporters. “Especially going back to the Jets. Just …

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Echols and Rucker listed on 2024 Bednarik Award watch list

Nov 6, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly (9) celebrates with defensive back Tony Grimes (20) and linebacker Power Echols (23) after intercepting the ball in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Two North Carolina Tar Heel defensive players are listed on the released watch …

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49ers’ Davis to undergo knee surgery, expected to miss half of season

49ers’ Davis to undergo knee surgery, expected to miss half of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive tackle Kalia Davis played 30 snaps in the 49ers’ 2024 NFL preseason opener and was on his way toward earning a roster spot. But the morning after San Francisco’s loss in Tennessee, it was discovered he had …

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49ers camp takeaways: Shanahan makes practice adjustment amid injuries

49ers camp takeaways: Shanahan makes practice adjustment amid injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers opened the 2024 NFL preseason on Saturday night, 33 players off their roster sat it out. The regulars were back on the field Monday afternoon for a light day of work at the team’s practice facility. Here are …

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Reports – Auston Matthews to be named Maple Leafs’ captain

Aug 12, 2024, 10:42 PM ET Star center Auston Matthews will be the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next captain, according to multiple reports Monday. Toronto will make the official announcement in a news conference scheduled for Wednesday, per the reports. Matthews is replacing fellow center John Tavares as captain and will be the 26th player in Maple Leafs history to take …

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Belichick dodges question on 49ers coaching offer but lauds Shanahan

Belichick dodges question on 49ers coaching offer but lauds Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Bill Belichick is known as arguably the greatest football coach of all time. More than that, he’s also a Hall of Famer when it comes to deflecting interview questions. He again showcased that greatness Monday in his comments about Kyle Shanahan’s quest to …

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New era for MMU football; BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille to lean on veteran linemen

As part of our annual kickoff to the Vermont high school football season, the Free Press headed out to the first day of preseason practices. With 31 teams opening up training camp Monday, the Free Press checked out two programs eager to get things rolling: Division II’s Mount Mansfield in Jericho and BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille, a contender in Division III. At Mount Mansfield, …

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy held out of practice with knee soreness, status for 2nd preseason game uncertain

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was held out of Monday night’s practice after reporting right knee soreness to team medical personnel, according to coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell told reporters that the rookie QB will undergo further testing on the knee and does not know whether McCarthy will travel with the team to Cleveland, reports ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. The Vikings are …

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Barrett Carter, Peter Woods land on Bednarik Award watch list

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) during the Clemson first football August practice in Clemson, S.C. Thursday August 1, 2024. Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter and defensive tackle Peter Woods were named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Monday. Carter and Woods were two of 19 ACC players chosen. As a junior in 2023, Carter finished with 62 tackles (37 …

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49ers DT Kalia Davis needs knee surgery, will miss half the season

49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis will undergo surgery after injuring his knee in the preseason opener, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Davis will miss half the season. “Messed up his knee in the game,” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He’s going to be about the same timeline. He’s going to get surgery on Thursday. He’ll be back sometime …

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