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If the Eagles are going to beat the Buccaneers on Sunday, they’ll need to do it without one of their top receivers — and maybe without the other. DeVonta Smith is officially out, due to a concussion that he suffered on Sunday in New Orleans. A.J. Brown is questionable with a hamstring injury that he suffered in practice two weeks …

The Saints had an unfortunate development in their final practice session before playing the Texans on Sunday. Wide receiver Chris Olave injured his hamstring during the workout. He was officially listed as a limited participant in practice and is considered questionable to play against the Falcons on Sunday. Olave is not the only key offensive player whose availability is uncertain. …

After missing Thursday’s practice, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was back on the field as a full participant on Friday. That’s a good sign for his potential availability for Monday’s game against the Seahawks. Through three games, LaPorta has eight receptions for 94 yards. Offensive tackle Dan Skipper (ribs) also was a full participant after he sat out on Thursday. …

Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Friday on a limited basis and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Mixon injured his ankle in a Week 2 game against the Bears and missed Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards was fined $16,883 for a hip drop tackle that injured Mixon. The Texans will not …

Bears injury report: Andrew Billings confident he’ll be full-go vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — There are a few irreplaceable players on the 2024 Bears’ roster. Players whose absence would be borderline cataclysmic for a thin team in certain spots. Two of those players, defensive tackle Andrew Billings and right tackle Darnell Wright, appeared …

The Cowboys lost both starting defensive ends in the win over the Giants on Thursday night. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence are getting second opinions on their injuries, coach Mike McCarthy said Friday. The Cowboys have not ruled out Parsons for the Week 5 game against the Steelers given he will have 10 days between games. Executive vice president Stephen …

One of the 49ers’ top special teams players has been lost for the season. Curtis Robinson tore his ACL at practice on Thursday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced today. Robinson had been carted off during Thursday’s practice. Robinson had played 59 special teams snaps this season, the most of any player on the 49ers. He hadn’t played on defense …

The 49ers injury report for this Sunday looks a lot better than it did last week. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice on Thursday after missing last week’s game and Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury. He’s listed as questionable, so he has a chance of playing against the Patriots. Tight end George Kittle (hamstring) also missed last Sunday, …

The Chargers have a lot of big names on their injury report heading into Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s name is the biggest one. Herbert left last Sunday’s loss to the Steelers with the ankle injury he originally suffered in Week Two and he was a limited participant in practice all week. The Chargers have listed him …

Through three games, the first overall pick in the draft hasn’t performed as well as the second pick in the draft. Opponents of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, however, aren’t ready to make the conclusions that some on the outside have already drawn regarding Williams and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the first pick 15 years ago, praised …

The 49ers signed linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to a one-year, $5 million deal to fill in while Dre Greenlaw works his way back from a torn Achilles. Campbell had expected to have the full-time starting job until Greenlaw’s return. On Sunday, Dee Winters replaced Campbell on the third defensive series in the loss to the Rams. Winters lasted only six snaps …

Sorensen owns 49ers’ defensive struggles, shares how unit can improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Sorensen knows the 49ers’ defense needs to fix its mistakes and improve its performance after a rough start to the 2024 NFL season. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the San Francisco defensive coordinator answered questions about the unit’s recent struggles against the Minnesota …

Where 49ers feel CMC’s absence most through first three games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Losing a three-time All-Pro and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year always will be a major blow to any team, even one as deep as the 49ers. Running back Jordan Mason has more than stepped up in place of Christian McCaffrey, who …

Shanahan believes ‘Patriot Way’ lives on after Belichick, Brady exits originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area tonight immediately following “Giants Postgame Live.” Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are gone, but the “Patriot Way” remains alive and well heading into New England’s …

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a pair of key injuries on defense during their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. First, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter. He was forced to leave the game and after undergoing an MRI on Friday he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. …