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The 49ers could have traded receiver Brandon Aiyuk before the draft, securing assets that could have been used in April with the goal of filling Aiyuk’s void in September. They didn’t. Now, as the 49ers entertain the possibility of dealing Aiyuk to a new team, they seem to want to get a player in return (ideally a receiver), so that …

Chargers quarterback Luis Perez (11), shown passing against the Seahawks four days after he was signed, already is competing for the No. 2 job. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The Chargers face a key decision heading into the second week of the preseason: Will Easton Stick continue to lead the offense against their L.A. neighbors, the Rams, on Saturday, or …

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown did not need surgery for the shoulder injury he suffered in the team’s preseason opener in Jacksonville. Brown spent Saturday night in a Jacksonville hospital before being released Sunday morning and was not present for Monday’s practice. “They were able to get the joint back in place without …

Haason Reddick formally requested a trade from the Jets on Monday. The Jets responded by publicly and privately telling him they will not trade him. It’s officially ugly. And there’s a good chance it only gets worse. Leverage is king in situations like this. The Jets, despite what some continue to say, have it. There is no rush internally for …

The NFL season is almost here, which means that it’s time for bettors to start focusing on how well — or how poorly — some of the league’s starting quarterbacks will fare on the field. Specifically, fans can now wager on which quarterback will throw the most interceptions in 2024. Currently, Buffalo’s Josh Allen is the favorite at +800 to …

The 49ers have made their signing of Robbie Chosen official and with it have announced a corresponding roster move. San Francisco has waived receiver Frank Darby with an injury designation. Darby, 26, had just joined the team in late July. A Falcons sixth-round pick in 2021, Darby has appeared in 16 career games over the last three seasons. With most …

Patriots re-sign undrafted rookie running back Deshaun Fenwick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Deshaun Fenwick is back in Foxboro. After waiving Fenwick earlier this month, the New England Patriots have re-signed the undrafted rookie running back, the team announced Monday. Fenwick, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 223 pounds, spent the last three years of his college football career …

Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks left practice Aug. 4 with an undisclosed injury and hasn’t practiced since. On Monday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski called Hicks “week to week.” Hicks, 32, is the starter at middle linebacker with Mohamoud Diabate and Landon Honeycutt behind him. Hicks signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Browns this season, leaving the Vikings after two …

Noah Lyles may be an Olympic gold medalist, but the American track star is still ruffling feathers among his athlete peers — including the one NFL star who might be able to keep up with him in a race. Superstar Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill pushed back on Lyles’ viral take from last year that teams and players who …

Haason Reddick impasse with Jets grows uglier originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Haason Reddick situation grew uglier Monday when the two-time Eagles Pro Bowl edge rusher requested a trade from the Jets, who immediately sent out a message on social media insisting they won’t trade the disgruntled holdout. The Eagles traded Reddick to the Jets on April 1 …

Report: Multiple teams have contacted Patriots about Judon trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots and star pass rusher Matthew Judon have not yet been able to agree on a new contract. Could a trade be the best outcome for both sides? ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Monday afternoon that “multiple teams have inquired about trading for …

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially over, which means that it’s time to turn our heads toward the NFL season. There was a ton going on over the past two weeks as the Olympics captured the attention of the world, so if you weren’t quite tuned in on what was happening in the NFL over the past few weeks, here’s …

The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints canceled their scheduled joint practices for this week with the Niners dealing with several nagging injuries. The teams announced Sunday that they jointly agreed to call off the practices that were supposed to be held Thursday and Friday in Irvine, where the Saints are training this summer. The teams will play their …

It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to Tom Cruise, who in a pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked off the countdown to 2028. The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times as it …

How can Patriots become destination for players? Mayo has simple answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are no longer a destination for top-tier NFL players, and this offseason — especially the Brandon Aiyuk saga — served as compelling evidence. The Patriots were unable to land the top free agent wide receiver back in March, Calvin …