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Report: 49ers expected to address Aiyuk extension after free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Another 49ers offseason, another contract extension saga — this time, for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But San Francisco has an excellent track record of paying its proven stars what they deserve, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport doesn’t believe that will change with Aiyuk. …

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams marketed the decision differently. As USC’s star quarterback confirmed he was indeed declining to participate in medical evaluations at the NFL scouting combine, he clarified that he wasn’t declining to undergo medical evaluations altogether. Rather, Williams will cycle through medical evaluations with teams whom he visits in the coming weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. …

The NFL scouting combine has come and gone, with many prospects showing off their skills in front of league personnel for the first time. This year’s crop of players had some strong performances and some duds, giving us the perfect avenue for a classic winners and losers evaluation from the 2024 combine. Winners Fiske turned heads with his performance during …

Ex-NFL QB believes drafting Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze would give Bears ‘scariest’ rookie duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel believes the Bears have an opportunity to make a huge splash in the 2024 NFL Draft if they play their cards right. On NFL Network, Daniel said if the Bears draft USC quarterback Caleb …

If you can’t beat ’em, hire ’em. Apparently, that’s what the 49ers considered after firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Via Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports Bay Area, ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently reported that the 49ers explored luring Steve Spagnuolo away from the Chiefs. Spagnuolo’s contract was expiring. He could have gone anywhere. He signed an extension with the Chiefs. The …

WASHINGTON — Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers Sunday after not being claimed by any of the NHL’s other 31 teams and has been assigned to Hershey of the American Hockey League. The Capitals put Kuznetsov on waivers Saturday, hours after he was cleared to practice by administrators for the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. It’s unclear if Kuznetsov …

Chris Mortensen, an award-winning ESPN reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72. ESPN confirmed Mortensen’s death on Sunday. There was no immediate word on the …

USATSI Former NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards rescued an 80-year-old man who was being assaulted inside a Michigan YMCA locker room this past Friday.  Edwards, a standout receiver at Michigan who enjoyed an eight-year NFL career, stopped a 25-year-old from further assaulting the elderly man. Edwards said he initially heard an argument about music and how loud it was being …

Joe Burrow still hasn’t been fully cleared for full contact after tearing a ligament in his throwing wrist in November, but he has a date in mind for when he wants to return. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is hoping to get full clearance by “the middle of May,” he told ESPN. “Over the next month [to] month and a half, …

The Bills are moving on from running back Nyheim Hines. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Buffalo plans to release Hines at some point in the coming week. By making that known now, the Bills are likely signaling that they’re willing to trade Hines if any team is interested in parting with an asset for him. Schefter notes that Hines will …

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72. ESPN confirmed Mortensen’s death on Sunday. There was no immediate word on the cause or place of death. “Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, …

One of the top offensive line prospects in this year’s draft cut his Scouting Combine workout short on Sunday. Former Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu ran his first 40-yard-dash, but did not take his second run and he did not do position drills. Fashanu told Stacey Dales of NFL Media that he suffered a right thigh injury. Penn State’s Pro …

Report: Front office execs reveal Mac Jones’ expected trade value originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With the New England Patriots expected to select a quarterback in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, as well as sign an additional veteran QB to mentor the rookie via free agency, it’s been reported that the team may shop Mac Jones on the trade …

Why 40-yard dash record holder Worthy believes he would be 49ers fit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After making waves at the NFL Scouting Combine with his head-turning speed, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy made his case for a role in the 49ers’ offense. In speaking to the media during the combine, Worthy was asked how he would …

USATSI A host of offensive line prospects took part in the 2024 NFL Combine. Several of them surely improved their draft stock following Sunday’s measurements, 40-yard dash and on-field work.  This year’s offensive tackle class is especially strong, as five prospects could hear their names called in the first round. The group is led by Penn State’s Olumuyiwa Fashanu, who …