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Aiyuk headlines 49ers’ list of NFL offseason priorities originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — This one might take a while, but the 49ers’ top offseason priority is to sign wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a long-term contract. The goal, of course, is to come to an arrangement that makes both sides happy. But if history is …

New Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz thinks he has a quarterback he can build an offense around in Will Levis. Holz said that last year, when he was the Jaguars’ passing game coordinator, he didn’t scout Levis in the draft because the Jaguars knew they weren’t going to use a high pick on a quarterback. But Holz started watching Levis …

Elite QB prospect falls to Patriots in ESPN’s new 2024 NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Now that the Super Bowl is over and the offseason is officially underway, it’s time to devote even more attention to the 2024 NFL Draft. Sure, free agency in March will help shape the balance of power in the NFL, especially …

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after they lost Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs and a little over a year after he was hired. “It just ended up being not the right fit,” said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan during a Wednesday news conference. “We felt pretty strongly that this was …

One of the biggest questions of the 2024 offseason centers on Chicago, where the Bears have both a fourth-year player who could become a franchise quarterback and dibs on drafting any potential franchise quarterback they want in April. Some think the Bears should trade Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams. Others, including Bears receiver D.J. Moore (the video of our …

Mike Zimmer is a hard-nosed, old-school football coach. Some have called him a “jerk” (or maybe worse). The truth is: Most players love playing for him (and beat writers love covering him). Zimmer was introduced as the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator on Wednesday, getting him back on the sideline for the first time since 2021. For the first time in …

Greenlaw’s injury evoked heart-wrenching reaction from 49ers, Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As painful as Dre Greenlaw’s Achilles injury appeared to be during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, it was as equally heart-wrenching for 49ers teammates and Kansas City Chiefs counterparts looking on. With 9:16 remaining in the second quarter, the 49ers linebacker attempted …

Chris Jones wants to be with the Kansas City Chiefs for the long haul. The Chiefs defensive tackle is a free agent this March, after playing on a one-year deal this season. General manager Brett Veach made it clear last week that Jones and defensive back L’Jarius Sneed are the top two priorities for him as soon as the team …

Assessing potential Justin Fields trade destinations, including Steelers, Broncos and Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The winds of change are blowing in the NFL. The coaching carousel came to a stop earlier this year, the Super Bowl is done and soon it will be time for upcoming free agents to find their new homes. Each year, the majority …

Twenty-two of the 32 NFL teams posted statements in support of Chiefs Kingdom and the Kansas City community. The Cardinals, Colts, Eagles, Packers, Saints, Bucs, Browns, Falcons, Seahawks, Chargers and Texans posted their support Wednesday night. Earlier, the Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Commanders, Steelers, Rams, Jets, Broncos, Jaguars, Vikings and Panthers posted their statements. Some were simple messages, like the Texans, …

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan elected to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Tuesday after one season with the club. Shanahan detailed the reasoning for moving on from Wilks during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday — a day after saying in his season-ending press conference that he expected the coaches to be back. “I’ve been sleeping on this for …

Mike Zimmer is back. After coaching under four head coaches in 13 years with the Cowboys, Zimmer has rejoined the organization under Mike McCarthy. The team introduced Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator on Wednesday. “It feels outstanding,” Zimmer said, via video from the team. “I have two grandkids, twins, that my daughter has. I’m excited to be around them …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defense loved playing for former defensive coordinator and new Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn.  Literally. Three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons described some of his conversations with Quinn as having a similar dynamic to those had between a father and son.  “That’s like my OG, for real,” Parsons said of Quinn back on …

One person is dead and at least 21 were injured after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Kansas City Police Police Chief Stacey Graves said in a press conference. Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage. Graves initially said that officials did not believe any victims were children, but Chief Ross Grundyson …

Eagles sign former third-round edge rusher with NFL experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Wednesday signed veteran edge rusher Julian Okwara. Okwara, 26, was selected in the third round by the Lions out of Notre Dame in the 2020 NFL Draft and has experience over the past four seasons. In 38 career games (four starts), Okwara …