Sharp states 49ers ‘hosed’ again by NFL’s rest disadvantage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the NFL’s biggest rest disadvantage in 2024, marking the second consecutive season they have done so. It is understandable that the NFL wants to draw more viewers to its prime-time matchups, but it comes at a cost to a few teams …
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Cowboys’ decision making with Dak Prescott is baffling | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ baffling decision making with Dak Prescott and why Jerry Jones needs to bear more responsibility for the Cowboys’ lack of recent success. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and …
Read More »Deebo chimes in as Lenoir, Packers’ Nixon share heated exchange
Deebo chimes in as Lenoir, Packers’ Nixon share heated exchange originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s nothing like some old-fashioned trash talk, especially between NFL cornerbacks. Deommodore Lenoir and Keisean Nixon are the latest professional football players to engage in online beef, as the 49ers defensive back recently took issue with the Packers star saying Green Bay let …
Read More »Cowboys TE Luke Schoonmaker out of OTAs with hamstring injury
Tight end Luke Schoonmaker could miss all of the Cowboys’ organized team activities with a hamstring injury, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. It is yet another injury for the 2023 second-round pick. He missed all of last year’s offseason program with a foot injury and underwent offseason shoulder surgery this spring. The Cowboys expect more from Schoonmaker this season than …
Read More »Staley believes stars aligned for ‘reset’ in new 49ers role
Staley believes stars aligned for ‘reset’ in new 49ers role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Brandon Staley hasn’t closed the door on trying his hands at being a head coach in the NFL again, but for now, the former top man with the Los Angeles Chargers is very content with his role as an assistant …
Read More »Joey Porter Jr. feels more “powerful” after offseason in the weight room
Joey Porter Jr. looks different. The Steelers cornerback cut his hair, and he bulked up this offseason. “I’ve been hitting the weight room. A little bit, yeah,” Porter said, via Bo Marchionte of college2pro.com. “Got a little stronger over the offseason so you can see it. Yeah, feel good. I feel pretty powerful right now.” Porter played last season at …
Read More »What does Lamar Jackson’s weight loss mean for the Ravens? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss the NFL MVP dropping 25 pounds this offseason and what it could mean for his approach to the 2024 season. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify …
Read More »Floyd explains how 49ers’ ‘hard’ play convinced him to sign deal
Floyd explains how 49ers’ ‘hard’ play convinced him to sign deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Leonard Floyd had his motives to pack up his bags in Buffalo and head west to join the 49ers back in March. On Wednesday, amidst San Francisco’s organized team activities, the defensive end spoke to KNBR about how the 49ers’ impact on …
Read More »NFL broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit strongly commends Bears roster moves, Matt Eberflus
NFL broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit strongly commends Bears roster moves, Matt Eberflus originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s been quite the transformative offseason for the Bears. They drafted Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, acquired Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift and Kevin Byard, and overhauled their coaching staff. The Bears are set for an exciting season and NFL/College broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit recognized …
Read More »Why 49ers WR coach sees good, bad in OTAs absence of Aiyuk, Jennings
Why 49ers WR coach sees good, bad in OTAs absence of Aiyuk, Jennings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The absence of Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings at OTAs is viewed as both a good and bad thing by 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson. Without two of the team’s top three receivers on the field, first-round …
Read More »Panthers take G1 of Eastern finals as Bobrovsky shuts down Rangers
May 22, 2024, 11:22 PM ET NEW YORK — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Carter Verhaege and Sam Bennett also scored. Bobrovsky, who had …
Read More »Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid stand by Harrison Butker after controversial commencement address
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement address does not appear to have affected his standing with his team of seven years. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Butker addressed the graduates of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he disagreed with some of the statements made but endorsed Butker’s character. “I know …
Read More »White Sox offer ticket promotion for Caleb Williams, Bears’ ballpark visit. Here are the details
White Sox offer ticket promotion for Caleb Williams, Bears’ ballpark visit. Here are the details originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The White Sox are offering $18 outfield tickets for when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team visit Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 23 to throw out the first pitch. The White Sox will play the Orioles at …
Read More »Ravens cut DL Bravvion Roy
The Ravens cut defensive lineman Bravvion Roy, according to the NFL’s transactions report. He spent last season on the practice squad in Baltimore but did not play a game. The Panthers made him a sixth-round pick in 2020, and he has appeared in 45 games with 15 starts, all with Carolina. In 2022, he totaled 17 tackles, a quarterback hit, …
Read More »49ers linebackers coach confident Dre Greenlaw will come back stronger
Dre Greenlaw continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles, recently calling it a “long, long, slow process.” He is out of a protective boot three months after his fluke, non-contact injury during the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. The goal for Greenlaw and the 49ers is for his return Week 1, but it’s more likely he …
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