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When Cowherd believes 49ers should consider ‘semi-rebuild’

When Cowherd believes 49ers should consider ‘semi-rebuild’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Colin Cowherd believes the 49ers might consider retooling — soon. In Friday’s edition of “The Herd,” the Fox Sports analyst explained why San Francisco should question its competitive future if the 49ers lose to the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday’s Week 8 matchup. “If San Francisco loses …

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Joey Bosa expects to play a limited role Sunday

The Chargers list edge rusher Joey Bosa as questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the Saints. Bosa said he expects to play a limited role. Bosa has played only 56 snaps in three games this season, with back and then hip issues. Bosa said he actually developed a glute strain that affected his sciatic nerve leading up to the …

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Bills place DT DeWayne Carter on IR as he is headed for wrist surgery

The Bills placed rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Coach Sean McDermott said Carter has a wrist injury that will require surgery. “He’s going to end up having to get surgery, so he will be out multiple weeks,” McDermott said Friday, via Maddy Glab of the team website. The rookie will miss a minimum …

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Broncos CB Pat Surtain cleared from concussion protocol, will return Sunday

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II was cleared from concussion protocol and has no injury designation for Sunday. He will return to play against the Panthers after missing the Week 7 game against the Saints, which came four days after being diagnosed with a concussion. Surtain returned to practice this week as a full participant all three days. “I’m feeling good,” …

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WR DK Metcalf is doubtful; RB Kenneth Walker has no injury designation

The Seahawks will have running back Kenneth Walker for Sunday’s game against the Bills. Walker played through a serious illness last week but returned to a full practice Friday and has no injury designation. “I wouldn’t say the guy feels like a million bucks,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. “I think it’s still affecting …

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Shanahan did ‘small celebration’ when Cowboys ruled Parsons out

Shanahan did ‘small celebration’ when Cowboys ruled Parsons out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers Faithful weren’t the only ones excited to hear Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons will miss Dallas’ showdown with San Francisco this weekend on “Sunday Night Football.” Coach Kyle Shanahan joked that he did a little celebration when learning the 49ers won’t …

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Maxx Crosby has no injury designation; Jakobi Meyers is questionable

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) has no injury designation after returning to full participation on Friday. Crosby missed Thursday’s on-field work after full participation Wednesday. The Raiders ruled out right guard Dylan Parham (foot), giving Jordan Meredith another start. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle), tight end Harrison Bryant (elbow), linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (hamstring) and linebacker Kana’i Mauga (knee) are …

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Vikings-Rams draws 12.6 million for Thursday Night Football

The Rams’ upset win over the Vikings was a winner for Amazon Prime. Thursday night’s 30-20 L.A. win drew 12.6 million viewers on average. It’s an 11-percent increase over last week’s Week 8 Thursday night game, between the Buccaneers and the Bills. For the season, Thursday Night Football is averaging 13.22 million viewers. That’s good news for the NFL’s pivot …

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Chargers WRs Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis doubtful; DE Joey Bosa questionable

The Chargers will be short-handed at wideout again this week. The team lists wide receivers Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) as doubtful. Both missed the Week 7 loss to the Cardinals. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey (hip) and DJ Chark (groin) are questionable. Chark could return from injured reserve this week after limited practices all week. Edge rusher Joey …

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Lynch confident injured 49ers stars returning offers trade-like boost

Lynch confident injured 49ers stars returning offers trade-like boost originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Should the 3-4 49ers explore trades before the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline? San Francisco president of football operations/general manager John Lynch believes the 49ers should look internally first. In appearing on KNBR’s “Murph & Markus” show on Friday, Lynch explained why the 49ers …

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Deebo Samuel, George Kittle are questionable for Sunday Night Football

The 49ers list tight end George Kittle (foot) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (wrist, illness) as questionable for Sunday Night Football. Samuel returned to practice Thursday, two days after he was released from the hospital after his pneumonia battle. He was limited for a second consecutive day Friday. “He’s gotten better each day, and hopefully, he continues going that way …

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Twins in sports include Barbers, Cansecos, Lundqvists, more

Oct 25, 2024, 06:33 PM ET Some players know each other like the back of their hands. They’ve faced off so frequently that they recognize each other’s tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. But some players have a connection that’s on a whole other level. That’s the case for NFL players Chase Brown and Sydney Brown. The two not only know each …

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Patriots vs. Jets preview: Pats run defense must improve in Week 8

Patriots vs. Jets preview: Pats run defense must improve in Week 8 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — As the Patriots prepared for their first practice since being described as “soft” by head coach Jerod Mayo, “salty” might have been the best adjective to describe the air around the team’s offensive linemen. Donning full pads for an early-down-focused …

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