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Kittle hilariously roasts 49ers media’s sneaker game during presser originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If you’re going to ask George Kittle a question or dare enter 49ers practice, you better make sure you’re wearing your best pair of sneakers. Otherwise, risk being called out by the star 49ers tight end. That is exactly what happened to the unlucky …

The Rams have dealt with a number of injuries to offensive players during training camp and quarterback Matthew Stafford was added to the list on Wednesday. A team spokesperson said that Stafford did not take part in the second half of the team’s joint practice with the Cowboys because of hamstring tightness. Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett handled the quarterback …

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came out of a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday early because of hamstring tightness, a team spokesman said. Stafford missed approximately the second half of the workout, but the 36-year-old remained on the sideline in pads and did not show any apparent signs of injury during or after the two-hour session. …

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left Wednesday’s joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys early with hamstring tightness. A Rams spokesperson announced the injury to beat reporters. The extent of Stafford’s injury and a prognosis weren’t initially clear. Nobody from the Rams spoke with reporters to expound on his condition. Per ESPN, Stafford was initially slated to speak with reporters …

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst I’m hyped because the second week of NFL preseason action is when we should see the most competitive ball in the month of August.  Teams use this week as a dry run for the regular season. It’s a full, game-plan week.  The teams that play their starters in the preseason will make sure they …

Aiyuk a welcome sight at 49ers practice as contract saga continues originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The biggest development at 49ers training camp practice on Wednesday had nothing to do with anything happening on the field. Perhaps not an encouraging sign for an NFL team this deep into training camp. For the first time in …

49ers QB Purdy highlights one ‘weird’ feeling entering third season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy has done a nice job adapting quickly to his role as the 49ers’ starting quarterback, but he admitted to one strange feeling entering the 2024 NFL season. Bracing for his third season as a pro and second as San Francisco’s starter, …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter All it took was one stellar preseason performance by rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to give the Vikings hope — both for their future and for this season. Less than a week later, all that hope is gone. That’s how quickly fortunes can turn on unfortunate injuries in otherwise meaningless NFL preseason games — injuries such …

Listen to the insightful advice Rome Odunze gave young, aspiring football players in ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears fans know all too well how bright and insightful is rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. He’s a beam of positivity, which is why it’s unsurprising he gave two young, aspiring kids sound advice about preparing themselves for game …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. I’ll keep it simple. With the NFL season finally upon us, it’s time to start making some bets. If you read this space, you know I like to share picks at the prices I get them at, basically actionable bets that …

WATCH: Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze talk through missed touchdown opportunity from preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Towards the end of the first quarter during Saturday’s Bears-Bills preseason game, Caleb Williams barely missed a wide-open Rome Odunze in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. The unit settled for a field goal, giving the Bears a …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter We’ve heard a lot about what expectations should be for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the 2024 Chicago Bears. The NFC North is stacked, with two playoff teams sitting at the top — the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the latter of whom went to the NFC title game last year. The Bears have …

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his rookie season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced in his Wednesday press conference that McCarthy’s knee surgery revealed that the quarterback required a full repair of his meniscus, which will sideline him for all of 2024. McCarthy was on the field for 30 snaps in Minnesota’s preseason opener against the Raiders. He completed 11-of-17 …

49ers release veteran linebacker to create roster spot for Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers on Wednesday released veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner to create a roster spot for defensive tackle Nick Williams. Turner came to the 49ers in the offseason on a one-year, $1.15 million contract as an unrestricted free agent. The deal contained no guaranteed …

Are the Bears searching for an edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat? Matt Eberflus hints at the idea originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the few gaps left in this season’s stellar Bears roster is an edge rusher opposite of Pro Bowler Montez Sweat on the defensive line. But in the middle of the summer, general manager Ryan Poles …