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49ers training camp takeaways: Brock looks un-Purdy-like on Day 17 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Now, things speed up for the 49ers during what has generally been a slow-paced training camp. After taking part in their 17th practice of training camp on Friday, the 49ers will have their typical day-before-game walk-through on Saturday. The 49ers …

Why 49ers’ Lenoir is hyped to face Vikings’ Jefferson in Week 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is most excited to face superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson when the 49ers and Minnesota Vikings square off in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. San Francisco’s third-year veteran is not eager due to Jefferson’s big name, …

How Purdy’s leadership evolution continues entering third NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – There’s a noticeable difference at the 49ers training camp this season, and it has nothing to do with the contract dispute absences of Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams. From across the practice fields where players are being shuffled in and out …

Shanahan confident Moore can fill potential Williams absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – While there are reports that the 49ers are making some progress in their discussions with holdout left tackle Trent Williams, San Francisco still is preparing as if the 11-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman won’t be available for Week 1. It’s out of …

OXNARD, Calif. — The Cowboys’ defense was back at it with the double A-gap pressures. Linebacker Eric Kendricks inched toward one of the gaps between the center and guard, a safety creeping up from the backfield to attack the other. Edge rusher Micah Parsons stood behind them, ready to threaten. The Cowboys’ offense hadn’t discussed this. “What any team’s gonna …

Why 49ers GM Lynch won’t confirm Aiyuk trade agreement reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch has no interest in discussing any trade rumors involving 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Speaking on Friday’s episode of the “Murph & Markus Show” on KNBR 680, Lynch was asked to confirm any potential trades for Aiyuk. “That’s the part I …

A guide to the Bears-Bengals preseason game: Time, television, stadium items originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears will host the Bengals this Saturday for the team’s first preseason game at Soldier Field. Ahead of the event, here’s everything to know about the preseason game, including the schedule, television options and stadium items. When is the Bears-Bengals preseason game? …

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Dallas Cowboys, who were also visited by Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson in July. About the QB Entering the final year of his contract, Dak Prescott told me he feels “free.” He’s leveraging DC Mike Zimmer’s disguises to hone his field vision and …

Deebo believes Aiyuk will be on 49ers’ roster this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga drags on, Deebo Samuel remains confident the All-Pro wideout will remain with the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season and beyond. During an interview on “Up & Adams” Friday, Samuel was asked if San Francisco can win …

Davante Adams made clear this week that if it’s his decision, he’s not playing in the preseason. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce responded with a declarative statement that all healthy starters will play this week. On Thursday, Adams didn’t practice. He watched the night practice in street clothes from the sideline, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Adams’ non-participation …

The Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon. They have signed defensive end Joe Gaziano as a free agent. Defensive end Rasheem Green was released from the 90-man roster in a corresponding move. Gaziano appeared in two games for the Falcons last season and made two tackles. He spent his first three seasons with the Chargers and …

Report: Aiyuk wants final-year adjustment in 49ers’ contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The last hurdle for Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers to agree to a lucrative contract extension appears to be the final, non-guaranteed year of the potential deal. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported Friday that Aiyuk and the 49ers are on the same page regarding …

The Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Matt Corral after placing J.J. McCarthy — the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s out of the season with a torn meniscus — on IR. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season] McCarthy, who underwent surgery Wednesday, was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting job …

49ers ‘hope’ Banks is ready for Week 1 after breaking finger originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Left guard …

This summer, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are touring training camps across the country. At each stop, they’ll jot down notes about the quarterback; a rookie to watch; what they’re keeping their eye on; a fantasy thought; what they saw that was interesting; and a wild card for good measure. Here are their observations in …