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Nick Bosa questionable, Trent Williams ruled out for Thursday night

The 49ers may have Nick Bosa back for Thursday’s matchup against the Rams, but they will not have left tackle Trent Williams. San Francisco has listed Bosa (hip, oblique) as questionable for the contest. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through. Bosa has missed the last three games. Williams, however, has been ruled out. He’ll miss his …

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Rams CB Cobie Durant, TE Tyler Higbee ruled out for Thursday night

The Rams will not have one of their top cornerbacks when they play the 49ers on Thursday night. Cobie Durant has been ruled out with his chest injury. He was listed as a non-participant on all three injury reports this week. Durant has recorded six passes defensed with an interception and a forced fumble in 13 games this season. Los …

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Tommy Rees was almost named North Carolina’s head coach

New Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker speaks with the meeting after being formally introduced as Tommy Rees replacement Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Notre Dame Stadium. Ndi Ndfb Gerard Parker Press Conference 1 02202023 If you didn’t see on Tuesday, the North Carolina Tar Heels hired legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick, but there was some Notre Dame connection …

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Williams out, Bosa questionable for 49ers’ Thursday game vs. Rams

Williams out, Bosa questionable for 49ers’ Thursday game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. The 49ers will be without a pair of starters and one key backup on “Thursday Night Football,” …

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Alvin Kamara did not practice Wednesday due to an illness

The Saints aren’t sure who will start at quarterback for them against the Commanders on Sunday, but they’re likely to have one of the team’s top offensive players even though he didn’t practice on Wednesday. Running back Alvin Kamara missed the day’s session due to an illness, but interim head coach Darren Rizzi told reporters the club is hopeful to …

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Patriots land elite playmaker in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL mock draft

Patriots land elite playmaker in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots don’t need a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which gives them plenty of options to consider if they land a top-five pick. That’s a likely scenario given the fact that New England currently owns …

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WSU RBs coach Mark Atuaia moving on from program after three seasons

Dec. 11—PULLMAN — Washington State will have to hire a third new assistant coach this offseason. Running backs coach Mark Atuaia is moving on from the program after three seasons on the job, he announced on social media Wednesday. Also an associate head coach, Atuaia joined the Cougars’ coaching staff in early 2022. Atuaia did not indicate where he is …

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Bill Belichick announced as North Carolina’s next head football coach

Bill Belichick is a head coach again. North Carolina announced on Wednesday that it has hired Belichick as its head football coach, confirming earlier reports. Per UNC, the two sides have agreed to a five-year deal. “This is an exciting day for Carolina football and our University,” UNC chancellor Lee H. Roberts said, via a statement. “Carolina is committed to …

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All-Big Central Conference football defensive teams

The Big Central All-Conference teams, honoring the league’s best defensive players for the 2024 season: FIRST TEAM DEFENSE ZAHMIR EVANS Old Bridge Senior Defensive line Piscataway’s Zahmir Evans The explosive defensive end bolted to the ball and came up with 75 tackles (39 solo, 23 TFL) with 5½ sacks. The 6-foot, 195-pounder had four games with double-digit tackles and added …

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For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it

Bill Belichick is set to become the new head coach of the University of North Carolina, a stunning move to the college ranks by arguably the NFL’s all-time greatest coach. The move is a leap of faith on both sides. First by the 72-year-old, who owns eight Super Bowl rings, including six as the head coach of the New England …

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