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Brandon Aiyuk was a constant topic of conversation a few weeks ago, when it seemed like a resolution to his contract standoff was imminent. Then, nothing. It seems obvious that the San Francisco 49ers do not want to trade Aiyuk. No contract agreement has been reached. But the 49ers are ready for him to get back to practice. Aiyuk is …

Keenan Allen feels foot discomfort after cleat issue, but Bears not worried about Week 1 status originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Keenan Allen remained sideline at Bears practice on Wednesday after a cleat issue bothered him last week. The Bears don’t seem overly concerned with his absence, however. “Some discomfort in his foot, but he …

The 49ers’ initial 53-player roster wasn’t its opening day 53-player roster. The team made several moves to its active roster Wednesday. The 49ers re-signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, tight end Eric Saubert and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to one-year deals. They released the three players Tuesday in a procedural move. It allowed them to put offensive lineman Jon Feliciano and cornerback …

Did Jerod Mayo tip his hand on Patriots’ starting QB decision? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo knows who will start for the New England Patriots at quarterback in Week 1. But he isn’t ready to tell us. The Patriots head coach confirmed Wednesday he’s “made a decision” on whether Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye will start at …

Louis Rees-Zammit has been linked with a switch to the Jacksonville Jaguars according to reports in the United States. The former Wales rugby star missed out on the Kansas City Chief’s 53-man NFL roster and was expected to continue his contract on their practice squad. Rees-Zammit, 23, has since removed his Chiefs profile picture from his social media accounts amid …

Patriots practice squad tracker: Latest news, rumors and signings originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots trimmed down their roster to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but building out the initial practice squad for the upcoming NFL season remains a work in progress. The Patriots announced their first seven practice squad signings Wednesday afternoon. …

When the Steelers traded for quarterback Justin Fields in March, it was assumed that: (1) Russell Wilson would be the starter; and (2) Justin Fields would have a package of plays. Now that Wilson has staved of Fields to keep the QB1 position, the question becomes whether the Steelers will use Fields. Rich Eisen posed that question to Steelers coach …

Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Troy Reeder left the Rams’ facility, returned home to see his wife and son and enjoyed dinner with the family. It was a “nice normal” evening, Reeder said Wednesday. Much had changed for the …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson parlayed “pole position” into the starting job. The race apparently was closer than expected, with Justin Fields performing well enough in preseason games and practice to make coach Mike Tomlin strategize about his options. Ultimately, Wilson makes sense, for now. He has the experience. He has thrived on a roster with a strong defense and a …

Caleb Williams’ NFL education will face early under-the-radar test with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has passed every early checkpoint in the Bears’ meticulous development plan. Williams struggled during parts of training camp but showed an ability to learn from his mistakes, adjust, and improve quickly. The summer was filled …

The Giants placed inside linebacker Dyontae Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday. Johnson injured his ankle in the preseason opener against the Lions. The undrafted free agent will miss the first four games before becoming eligible to return to the active roster. The Giants filled his roster spot by signing linebacker Curtis Bolton, who was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday. …

Tom Brady might be having buyer’s remorse about agreeing to purchase a piece of the Raiders. If not, Fox might be having buyer’s remorse about agreeing to pay Brady $37.5 million per year to call games. According to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.com, if/when Brady’s purchase of a portion of the Raiders is approved, severe restrictions on his access to all …

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders Packers’ backfield is shaken up The Packers threw us a curveball when they placed AJ Dillon on season-ending injured reserve. Marshawn Lloyd has missed much of the offseason with various injuries, the latest of which is a hamstring problem that could sideline him for Week 1. Emmanuel Wilson is set to back …

The Falcons are sending third quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers for a conditional sixth-round pick, Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports. The Chargers needed a No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Herbert, who missed time in training camp with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. The Chargers kept Easton Stick, who went 25-of-55 for 303 yards with one touchdown …

The 49ers have been patient with Brandon Aiyuk as they continue to work on a long-term contract for the receiver, but their patience may be wearing thin. Aiyuk has not practiced since training camp started, holding in while seeking either a trade or a contract extension. But because he reported to camp with back and neck soreness, according to coach …