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NFL trend watch: a perfect kicker and concerns for the 49ers

Younghoe Koo has yet to miss a kick this season for the Falcons.Photograph: Brett Davis/USA Today Sports Trending up Younghoe Koo In a golden season for kickers, one boot rules them all. The cleat of power welded to the instep of Younghoe Koo is delivering an all-timer for the Falcons. After four games Koo is perfect, hitting all nine of …

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NFL suspends Von Miller four games for violation of Personal Conduct Policy

Bills linebacker Von Miller is off to a strong start in 2024, with three sacks in four games. He’ll now miss the next four. The NFL announced that Miller has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the …

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Bills’ Von Miller suspended 4 games for violating personal conduct policy

Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller was suspended four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced. Miller will now miss the Bills’ next four games, and will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. 28. Though it wasn’t specifically announced, the suspension likely stems from Miller’s felony domestic violence incident last fall. Miller turned himself …

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Mike McDaniel: Dolphins plan to start Tyler Huntley Sunday vs. Patriots

Tyler Huntley will get his second straight start at quarterback for the Dolphins on Sunday against the Patriots. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said today that Skylar Thompson is not yet 100 percent cleared from his rib injury and Huntley will get the nod in New England. Huntley got his first start as a Dolphin in Monday night’s loss to the …

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Mike Evans upgraded to limited practice participation on Tuesday

The Buccaneers turned in another estimated practice report on Tuesday and this one carried better news about wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans was listed as out of practice due to knee and calf issues on Monday, but Tuesday’s report said he would have been a limited participant in practice. Even if the progress is just estimated, it’s a positive sign …

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49ers bring back LB Jalen Graham

Linebacker Jalen Graham is back with the 49ers. Graham was waived by the team as they made their cut to 53 players this summer and then signed to the Washington practice squad. On Tuesday. the 49ers announced that they have signed Graham to the active roster. The 49ers drafted Graham in the seventh round last year. He had one tackle …

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With Brayden Narveson struggling, the Packers worked out two kickers

Packers coach Matt LaFleur insisted he believes in Brayden Narveson, but the rookie kicker’s struggles prompted the team to workout two kickers Tuesday. The Packers worked out kickers Chad Ryland and Lucas Havrisik as well as quarterback Gavin Hardison and wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin. Havriski kicked for the Rams for nine games last season, making 15-of-20 field goals and 19-of-22 …

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Cowboys place DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve

The Cowboys made if official Tuesday, placing defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve. He will miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return. Lawrence has a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and is expected to need 4-8 weeks to recover, so the move was expected. In 2021, Lawrence missed 10 games with a broken foot but …

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Williams states CMC ‘extremely confident’ he’ll return soon

Williams states CMC ‘extremely confident’ he’ll return soon originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are off to a rather disappointing 2-2 start, and injuries have been a major storyline in San Francisco’s first quarter of the 2024 NFL season. Of course, the primary concern has been the status of running back Christian McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive …

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Where Purdy’s NFL MVP odds stand through 49ers’ first four games

Where Purdy’s NFL MVP odds stand through 49ers’ first four games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season has unofficially reached its quarter mark, and the MVP picture is starting to take shape. All teams have played four of 17 games, with bye weeks set to begin as the calendar turns to October. The usual suspects …

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Puni’s dedicated work ethic has 49ers rookie on path to greatness

Puni’s dedicated work ethic has 49ers rookie on path to greatness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — If you didn’t know any better, you’d assume 49ers rookie Dominick Puni is a 10-year NFL veteran based on how he carries himself on and off the field. The 2024 third-round draft pick has been among San Francisco’s best …

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49ers an honorable mention in Davante Adams trade destinations

49ers an honorable mention in Davante Adams trade destinations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area What happens in Vegas might not always stay in Vegas. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams told the team he prefers to be traded away, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday. Nothing is imminent, Rapoport added, though things could …

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