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It doesn’t look like running back Samaje Perine is going to be on the initial 53-man roster in Denver, but the manner of his departure from the Broncos remains up in the air. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Broncos are talking to other teams to see if they can trade Perine rather than just release him. Any …

The Eagles announced on Monday that they’ve released four players. Quarterback Will Grier, defensive back Parry Nickerson, outside linebacker Julian Okwara, and guard Max Scharping have all been cut from the roster. All four are veterans free to find a new team without being subject to waivers. Grier had signed with Philadelphia in March, joining his former offensive coordinator Kellen …

Running back Samaje Perine isn’t the only player the Broncos are trying to trade ahead of Tuesday’s roster cutdown. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that they are also working to find a partner for a deal involving wide receiver Tim Patrick. If they can’t make a trade, they are expected to release Patrick. Patrick has missed the last two seasons …

Malik Willis is on the move. The Titans are trading Willis to the Packers for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Willis, a talented quarterback who hasn’t been able to translate that talent into accurate passing through two years in Tennessee, will now back up Jordan Love in Green Bay. The Packers view him as an upgrade …

Luter Jr.’s confidence soars after first 49ers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After missing training camp as a rookie due to a bone bruise, 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. is reaping the rewards of getting to experience a full NFL offseason for the first time. Fresh off a pivotal interception in San Francisco’s …

The Cowboys have a history of letting coaches play out their contracts before committing to signing them to another one. They twice did it with Jason Garrett, who got a contract extension in 2015 and then let go after it expired following the 2019 season. Mike McCarthy is entering the final year of his deal with the Cowboys, something he …

The Broncos are seeking to trade receiver Tim Patrick, running back Samaje Perine and punter Trenton Gill before cutting them. None of the three will be on the team’s roster, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos, though, officially released defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, receiver Phillip Dorsett and inside linebacker Andre Smith on Monday. They waived defensive back Omar Brown, …

Wide receiver Russell Gage was one of the first wave of cuts announced by the Ravens on Monday. Gage signed with the team on August 6 and did not have any catches in preseason action. The veteran tore his patellar tendon at Bucs camp last summer and missed the entire season. Gage had 51 catches for 426 yards and five …

Young questions Williams’ holdout timing as 49ers chase championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The contract drama surrounding 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has dominated headlines this summer, though another San Francisco star’s holdout looms just as large. San Francisco great Steve Young addressed the team’s ongoing contract negotiations with Trent Williams on Monday, expressing dismay that the …

Arizona Cardinals Zay Jones suspension locks Michael Wilson in for WR2 duties The Cardinals rested their starters so there isn’t much of note from their finale. More importantly, Zay Jones was suspended for five games. This makes Michael Wilson the clear WR2, though Greg Dortch could out-target him specifically in three-receiver sets. Wilson looks like more of a clear-out option …

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is set to rejoin the Cowboys after agreeing to a four-year contract extension and the team may be adding a veteran to their offensive backfield as well. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that running back Dalvin Cook is heading to Dallas on Monday night to meet with the team. Cook is coming off a lost …

Pump the brakes on Maye? Belichick weighs in on rookie’s preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Did Drake Maye show he deserves the Patriots’ starting quarterback job by outperforming Jacoby Brissett in the preseason? That’s the common refrain in New England after the rookie’s performance on Sunday, but former Pats head coach Bill Belichick isn’t sold. Belichick was asked …

Stephen Jones knew his vantage point weeks ago in training camp. The Cowboys executive vice president quoted his father, team owner Jerry Jones, in what he called “an old Jerryism.” “Santa Claus doesn’t put the bicycle under the Christmas tree every year,” Jones told Yahoo Sports in an Aug. 13 interview. “You gotta come to grips that you gotta pay …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy admits relief at getting CeeDee Lamb back to work. The star receiver agreed to a four-year, $136 million extension with $100 million guaranteed on Monday. When Lamb arrives to sign his deal, it will mark the first time the Cowboys have seen him since the 2023 season ended. Lamb missed all of the offseason program, including …

Rookie wideout Cowing offers 49ers ‘explosive’ punt-return option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It has been over a decade since the 49ers had a punt returner capable of striking fear into opposing teams, but that could change with rookie wide receiver Jacob Cowing now in the mix. The speedy wideout quickly is earning a reputation …