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Trey Hendrickson, B.J. Hill limited at Bengals practice

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that the team will see where the week takes us in regard to defensive end Trey Hendrickson’s availability for Sunday’s game against the Ravens and Wednesday provided some reason for optimism about his presence. Hendrickson took part in practice on a limited basis. Taylor said Hendrickson suffered a stinger against the Panthers and he …

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49ers practice report: Warner, Kittle sit out with injuries

49ers practice report: Warner, Kittle sit out with injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After a couple of days off, it appears Fred Warner still could be on a path to play in Week 5. The All-Pro linebacker did not practice on Wednesday after missing the second half of San Francisco’s Week 4 win over …

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Football 301 Playbook: 4 weeks into season, here are NFL’s top standouts (welcome back, running backs!) and slumps (c’mon, Browns)

We are at the de facto quarter pole of the NFL season. And just like every NFL season, there have been standouts, surprises, slumps and everything in between (it’s why it’s the best). On this week’s Football 301 Playbook, I wanted to highlight the winners and surprises of this maturing 2024 season. Running backs! Specifically teams that have real deal …

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Football 301 Playbook: 4 weeks into season, here are NFL’s top standouts (welcome back, running backs!) and slump (c’mon, Browns)

We are at the de facto quarter pole of the NFL season. And just like every NFL season, there have been standouts, surprises, slumps and everything in between (it’s why it’s the best). On this week’s Football 301 Playbook, I wanted to highlight the winners and surprises of this maturing 2024 season. Running backs! Specifically teams that have real deal …

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Tyler Badie “possibly” a candidate for injured reserve

Broncos running back Tyler Badie did not practice Wednesday as expected. Coach Sean Payton said Badie is “doing better” but still being evaluated and “possibly” a candidate for injured reserve. Badie injured his back in Sunday’s win over the Jets. He was taken off the field on a cart while strapped to a backboard, and after being evaluated at a …

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Sean McDermott: “Somebody needs to step up” in Von Miller’s absence

On Tuesday, the NFL announced that Bills linebacker Von Miller has been suspended four games for violating the Personal Conduct Policy. On Wednesday, coach Sean McDermott addressed the situation with reporters. “It’s certainly an unfortunate situation and we respect the decision made by the league, and really it’s out of our control,” McDermott said, via the team’s official website. “And …

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Why Warner credits son’s birth for mental freedom on field

Why Warner credits son’s birth for mental freedom on field originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner has been on a tear entering Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, and the superstar 49ers linebacker credits one reason in particular. In March, Warner and his wife, Sydney, welcomed their first child, Beau Anthony, and becoming a parent has …

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Bosa, Shanahan know improved Murray poses unique challenge for 49ers

Bosa, Shanahan know improved Murray poses unique challenge for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After the challenge of trying to bring down New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Week 4, Nick Bosa and the 49ers’ defensive line have a new test on deck this Sunday in Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Kyler Murray. The elusive …

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Seahawks list 20 players on their practice report

The Seahawks listed 20 players on their practice report Wednesday. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy Jr. (hamstring), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (ankle/shoulder), nose tackle Johnathan Hankins (personal) and linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) did not practice. Murphy and Mofe were inactive Monday. Tight end Pharaoh Brown (foot/knee), tight end Noah Fant (toe), receiver Tyler Lockett (thigh), tight end Brady Russell (shoulder), linebacker Jerome …

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Cardinals K Matt Prater has a knee injury that kept him out of practice

Cardinals kicker Matt Prater has a left knee injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday. It is his plant leg, but the Cardinals obviously have a concern, having signed free agent kicker Chad Ryland to the practice squad. Prater has made all six field goal attempts and all eight PATs. Tight end Trey McBride (concussion) was limited Wednesday. He …

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Fred Warner didn’t practice but plans to play Sunday

49ers linebacker Fred Warner did not practice Wednesday after injuring his ankle against the Patriots on Sunday. He is considered day to day. “My plan is obviously to play,” Warner said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “That’s my hope. I’m just going to continue to listen to what the training room wants me to do and take it one day …

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Jordan Love (knee) remains limited in practice

Packers quarterback Jordan Love returned from an MCL sprain, only 23 days after it happened. He arguably shouldn’t have. Love didn’t seem to be 100 percent against the Vikings. Given that Malik Willis had won two games in Love’s absence, maybe someone should have persuaded Love to wait another week. As his next game approaches, Love was limited in practice …

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Khalil Shakir missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury

With Stefon Diggs gone, receiver Khalil Shakir is the closest thing the Bills have to a No. 1 receiver. He might not be playing on Sunday. Shakir suffered an ankle injury on Sunday night against the Ravens. On Wednesday, he didn’t practice. Also missing practice on Wednesday were tackle Dion Dawkins (hamstring), defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique), and safety Taylor …

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