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The Rams are going to be without their starting left tackle for the first two weeks of the regular season. The NFL announced that Alaric Jackson has been suspended for the first two games of the year. Jackson’s suspension comes under the Personal Conduct Policy, but the nature of the violation is not clear. Jackson started 15 games for the …

Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones has been suspended for the first five games of the regular season. The NFL suspended Jones for violating the NFL personal conduct policy following an accusation that he abused the mother of his child, injuring her neck. Jones was arrested in November but prosecutors chose not to pursue the case in March. The 29-year-old Jones …

TJ Lateef, Orange Lutheran’s talented senior quarterback who was slowed last season by a shoulder injury, apparently thought he was Superman on Friday night as he went airborne trying to hurdle Wesley Ace Jr. of Gardena Serra in the first half. Lateef made it but officials gave him a 15-yard penalty (you can’t try to hurdle defenders in high school …

What we learned as Purdy, 49ers stars gel in preseason tie vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — Although there was no word of a resolution in the whole Brandon Aiyuk saga, the optics certainly suggested he still is very much a member of the 49ers. Aiyuk, taking part in a “hold-in” until he has …

After finishing their final preseason matchup on Thursday night, the Bengals have begun reducing their roster to 53 players — including letting go of one of their top picks from just a few years ago. Cincinnati has waived offensive lineman Jackson Carman, a second-round pick in 2021. Carman, 24, appeared in 17 games with six starts as a rookie. But …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is 36 years old and entering his 16th season. It doesn’t seem that long ago that he was asking Brett Favre for advice. Now, he’s the mentor, with Caleb Williams and C.J. Stroud among those looking up to him. “It’s humbling,” Stafford said, via Stu Jackson of the team website. “I remember being in their shoes …

How 49ers QB Purdy looked in preseason finale vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense showed a bit more chemistry in San Francisco’s third preseason game on Friday, but it definitely wasn’t perfect. Most of the first team was on the field for three series against the Las Vegas …

With Bo Nix winning Denver’s quarterback competition, he will get to rest for Sunday’s preseason finale against Arizona. Head coach Sean Payton said in his Friday press conference that Jarrett Stidham will start and play around eight to 12 snaps. Then Zach Wilson will come in and play for the Broncos to get an extended look at him. Stidham is …

The Broncos have named rookie Bo Nix the starter. Jarrett Stidham will start the final preseason game and play “eight to 12 snaps,” with Zach Wilson playing the rest of the way. The team kept only two quarterbacks on its roster last year, but coach Sean Payton said Friday that the Broncos could keep all three quarterbacks on the 53 …

Floyd leaves 49ers vs. Raiders preseason game with knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers lost one of their most important defensive players early in Friday’s preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Veteran defensive end Lenoard Floyd left the game in the first quarter after 49ers defensive tackle Maliek Collins appeared to …

The NFL has suspended free agent Chris Claybrooks for eight games for violating the Personal Conduct Policy. However, his suspension time was deemed served while on the Commissioner Exempt List last season. He went on the list Aug. 29, 2023, after two arrests on domestic violence charges. He reached a settlement to close the case related to an April 2023 …

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk made the trip to Las Vegas and is at Allegiant Stadium tonight for the team’s game against the Raiders. He won’t play, but it is noteworthy that he made the trip with the team, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Video from Tracy Sandler of Fangirl Sports Network shows Aiyuk walking into the stadium alongside teammate …

Who is Darrell Taylor? Meet the Bears’ newest acquisition to their defensive line originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Seahawks Friday morning for linebacker Darrell Taylor, the team announced later in the day. Who is Darrell Taylor? Here’s everything to know about the Bears’ newest acquisition. We have traded a 2025 …

Ex-49er Kinlaw brought to tears reflecting on life, NFL journey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Javon Kinlaw’s career with the 49ers didn’t go quite as he — or anyone else — had hoped. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft posted only five sacks and seven tackles for loss across four seasons with San Francisco. …

Seven players were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 as part of the class of 2024. (AP Photo/David Dermer) Just a few weeks after the Class of 2024 was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the organization is looking to the future. On Friday, the HOF announced changes to the bylaws …