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49ers owner Jed York was clear when he said on Monday that head coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch aren’t going anywhere in the coming offseason. During his Tuesday news conference, Shanahan was asked about those comments and downplayed them, noting his strong relationship with York. “I’ve got a good relationship with Jed, and we speak almost every …

Here’s the latest news and buzz as the Jets search for a new head coach… Dec. 31, 3:35 p.m. Former Washington and Carolina head coach Ron Rivera will interview for the Jets’ vacant head coaching job on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Rivera, 62, will become the first candidate to interview. It was reported earlier this week that the Jets …

The Steelers are expecting to give up a home game to play in Ireland in 2025, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It will be the Steelers’ first international game in 12 years. The Steelers played the Vikings in London in 2013. Pittsburgh plays nine home games next season, hosting the division opponents, the Bills, Dolphins, Packers and Vikings …

The Steelers are looking healthier as they move into Week 18. Head coach Mike Tomlin said at a press conference on Monday that he expects cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to return to action against the Bengals after missing last Wednesday’s loss to the Chiefs with a knee injury and it looks like quarterback Justin Fields is also on track to …

Ron Rivera’s interview with the Jets is scheduled for Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Rivera will become the first coach the Jets have interviewed for their vacant position. Rex Ryan said Monday that he expects to speak with the Jets after the regular season. The Jets already have interviewed several General Manager candidates since firing Joe Douglas. They fired …

The meat of NFL season is over, and with the Week 18 schedule lighter on stakes outside of Lions-Vikings, the NFC South and AFC wild-card race, we’re going to turn our attention to college football to start the new year — particularly the College Football Playoff and how the remaining teams stand in terms of NFL draft talent. There’s no …

At least the Swifties made a difference in one election this year. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce closed out the Pro Bowl voting with the most fan votes of any player, with 252,200. Coming in second was Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, at 250,082. In third place was Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, at 242,352. Two other quarterbacks rounded out the …

Why Pearsall loves playing for 49ers ‘mastermind’ Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Ricky Pearsall’s rookie NFL season nears its end, the 49ers wide receiver couldn’t be happier to be playing for coach Kyle Shanahan. The 24-year-old broke out for 141 receiving yards in Monday night’s 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions, and after the game, Pearsall …

49ers CEO York declares Shanahan, Lynch ‘not going anywhere’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jed York made it abundantly clear where he stands on Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s futures with the organization. The 49ers CEO spoke exclusively with The San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami on Monday prior to the 49ers’ 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at …

Running back Ezekiel Elliott’s return to the Cowboys is reportedly coming to a close before the end of the regular season. NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports that the Cowboys will waive Elliott this week. Elliott reportedly asked the team for his release. Any team could claim Elliott off of waivers and he will be a free agent if no one …

Ezekiel Elliott’s time back in Dallas is over, the team announced Tuesday. The Cowboys have granted the 29-year-old running back’s request for a release. Elliott will be placed on waivers, and once he clears he will be eligible to sign with any team. “Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity to pursue …

Warner’s fiery pregame speech ages poorly after Lions beat 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner was ready to teach the Detroit Lions a lesson on the national stage Monday, but things didn’t work out in the 49ers’ favor. And following San Francisco’s 40-34 loss at Levi’s Stadium, the All-Pro linebacker’s pregame speech calling out Detroit made …

The Texans signed offensive lineman Austin Deculus off the Saints’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Deculus arrived to the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick of the Texans out of LSU in 2022. He bounced between the practice squad and the active roster in 2022 and 2023. The Jets claimed him off waivers on Nov. 13, 2023, and after …

The Saints signed offensive tackle Josh Ball from the Cowboys’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. They placed rookie linebacker Jaylan Ford on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Ball, 26, entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2021. He missed his entire 2021 rookie season with an ankle injury. He appeared in 13 games in …

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in prime-time loss to Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers came out firing on all cylinders in the first half of their loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday, but couldn’t maintain the production through all four quarters. San Francisco’s PFF grades from the 40-34 defeat show high-powered …