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One of the 49ers’ top special teams players has been lost for the season. Curtis Robinson tore his ACL at practice on Thursday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced today. Robinson had been carted off during Thursday’s practice. Robinson had played 59 special teams snaps this season, the most of any player on the 49ers. He hadn’t played on defense …

The 49ers injury report for this Sunday looks a lot better than it did last week. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice on Thursday after missing last week’s game and Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury. He’s listed as questionable, so he has a chance of playing against the Patriots. Tight end George Kittle (hamstring) also missed last Sunday, …

The Chargers have a lot of big names on their injury report heading into Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s name is the biggest one. Herbert left last Sunday’s loss to the Steelers with the ankle injury he originally suffered in Week Two and he was a limited participant in practice all week. The Chargers have listed him …

Through three games, the first overall pick in the draft hasn’t performed as well as the second pick in the draft. Opponents of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, however, aren’t ready to make the conclusions that some on the outside have already drawn regarding Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the first pick 15 years ago, praised …

The 49ers signed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to a one-year, $5 million deal to fill in while Dre Greenlaw works his way back from a torn Achilles. Campbell had expected to have the full-time starting job until Greenlaw’s return. On Sunday, Dee Winters replaced Campbell on the third defensive series in the loss to the Rams. Winters lasted only six snaps …

Sorensen owns 49ers’ defensive struggles, shares how unit can improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Sorensen knows the 49ers’ defense needs to fix its mistakes and improve its performance after a rough start to the 2024 NFL season. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the San Francisco defensive coordinator answered questions about the unit’s recent struggles against the Minnesota …

Where 49ers feel CMC’s absence most through first three games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Losing a three-time All-Pro and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year always will be a major blow to any team, even one as deep as the 49ers. Running back Jordan Mason has more than stepped up in place of Christian McCaffrey, who …

Shanahan believes ‘Patriot Way’ lives on after Belichick, Brady exits originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area tonight immediately following “Giants Postgame Live.” Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are gone, but the “Patriot Way” remains alive and well heading into New England’s …

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a pair of key injuries on defense during their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. First, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter. He was forced to leave the game and after undergoing an MRI on Friday he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. …

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett was a full participant in Friday’s practice and will play in Week 4 against the Raiders. Garrett has Achilles, foot and thigh injuries. He missed Wednesday’s practice but returned to limited work Thursday. The reigning defensive player of the year has two sacks and five quarterback hits in three games. The Browns ruled out offensive …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss that even in the Cowboys win over the Giants on TNF, Dallas still has a lot of holes to fill. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that DeMarcus Lawrence’s injury is worse than that of Micah Parsons. The Cowboys have not ruled Parsons out of the Week 5 game against the Steelers. Lawrence, though, will miss significant time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Lawrence has a mid-foot sprain that will force him to miss at least four weeks. …

Colts linebacker airs grievances about Matt Eberflus from time in Indianapolis originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin recently aired his grievances about his former defensive coordinator and current Bears head coach, Matt Eberflus, from their time together from 2018-21. In one instance, on Franklin’s podcast, “The Trenches Podcast,” he claimed Eberflus didn’t tell him he would …

The Colts paid Michael Pittman Jr. as a No. 1 receiver, giving him a three-year, $70 million extension with $46 million guaranteed. Yet, Alec Pierce leads the Colts in receiving yards through three games. Pittman has had the quietest three-game stretch since his rookie season of 2020. He has 11 receptions for 88 yards and no touchdowns on a team-high …

Aiyuk irks Shanahan by wearing wrong shorts to 49ers practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk is one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers, but he still puts on his shorts one leg at a time. That was not an issue on Friday for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. However, the color of Aiyuk’s shorts …