Deebo believes Aiyuk will be on 49ers’ roster this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga drags on, Deebo Samuel remains confident the All-Pro wideout will remain with the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season and beyond. During an interview on “Up & Adams” Friday, Samuel was asked if San Francisco can win …

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) fumbles the ball in the third quarter against Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) thrid quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This game makes up the119th rivalry match up. On the surface, this should be a great year for the …

Davante Adams made clear this week that if it’s his decision, he’s not playing in the preseason. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce responded with a declarative statement that all healthy starters will play this week. On Thursday, Adams didn’t practice. He watched the night practice in street clothes from the sideline, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Adams’ non-participation …

Photo: Isaiah Hole There are multiple factors that go into teams being College Football Playoff worthy. One is experience, another is the schedule. Another big factor is how many top players are contributing to the team. It’s not always that easy, of course. You need talent across the board, namely at quarterback. Coaches have to make good decisions. Players have …

The Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon. They have signed defensive end Joe Gaziano as a free agent. Defensive end Rasheem Green was released from the 90-man roster in a corresponding move. Gaziano appeared in two games for the Falcons last season and made two tackles. He spent his first three seasons with the Chargers and …

Syndication: The Record Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs resigned Friday, citing health reasons for deciding to leave the school after nine years. The departure of the 64-year-old Hobbs comes just three weeks before the Scarlet Knights begin a highly anticipated football season. Ryan Pisarri, the deputy athletic director and chief of staff, will take over as interim athletic director. “After …

Report: Aiyuk wants final-year adjustment in 49ers’ contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The last hurdle for Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers to agree to a lucrative contract extension appears to be the final, non-guaranteed year of the potential deal. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported Friday that Aiyuk and the 49ers are on the same page regarding …

Sep 30, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) makes an interception during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports All eyes are on the Oklahoma Sooners entering year one in the SEC. Unlike the Texas Longhorns, everyone’s preseason pick to make a …

The Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Matt Corral after placing J.J. McCarthy — the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s out of the season with a torn meniscus — on IR. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season] McCarthy, who underwent surgery Wednesday, was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting job …

49ers ‘hope’ Banks is ready for Week 1 after breaking finger originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Left guard …

Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports An award that recognizes the top lineman in college football, four different Alabama Crimson Tide football players have been named to the preseason watch list for the …

This summer, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are touring training camps across the country. At each stop, they’ll jot down notes about the quarterback; a rookie to watch; what they’re keeping their eye on; a fantasy thought; what they saw that was interesting; and a wild card for good measure. Here are their observations in …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who allegedly ran what the NCAA deems an illegal sign-stealing scheme, may not have returned to college football, but he’s getting another chance to coach in the game. First reported by The Detroit News’ David Goricki, Stalions has joined the Detroit (Mich.) Mumford program as the team’s defensive coordinator. Stalions is …

With only a few weeks left before the official NFL season kicks off, the Panthers’ odds are on the move. After opening with a win total of 4.5, that line for Carolina has moved to 5.5.  According to John Ewing at BetMGM, that’s the only win-total increase in the NFL so far this year. But professional bettor Adam Chernoff warned …

Hufanga clears injury hurdle, nearing 49ers practice return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nine months after sustaining a severe knee injury, 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga took the next steps in his recovery. Hufanga saw a specialist in Southern California on Thursday, and the report was encouraging, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “It was good,” Shanahan …