Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is week to week after sustaining a knee injury in a joint practice against the Chargers on Sunday, but coach Sean McVay expects him to be available in time to play in the season opener at Detroit on Sept. 8. “Really just had a little bit of bursa sac kind of bursted, and …
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Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ premier was almost all about Caleb Williams — with some ironic insight from Nick Saban
Early in Tuesday’s season premier of “Hard Knocks” featuring the Chicago Bears, Nick Saban made a cameo. The recently retired Alabama coaching legend got his head coaching start in 1990 with Toledo. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus played linebacker at Toledo that season. He invited Saban to Bears training camp to appear in front of “Hard Knocks” cameras and offer …
Read More »Bears safety Jonathan Owens returns from watching ‘warrior’ wife Simone Biles at Paris Olympics
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens returned from Paris full of pride in what his wife, Simone Biles, accomplished and showing off her Olympic pin. Owens is back practicing at Bears training camp this week after getting time away to go to Paris and watch Biles win three gold medals and one silver. “It was amazing to watch,” Owens said after …
Read More »49ers RB Christian McCaffrey to miss about 2 weeks with calf injury
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of practice after straining his calf. McCaffrey hurt his calf late last week, adding that he didn’t pull a muscle, coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday. McCaffrey wouldn’t play in the preseason but should be back at practice well before the start of the regular season on Sept. …
Read More »Rams declare Puka Nacua will recover for season opener, but three injured linemen?
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) will be on the sideline for much of camp. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Nothing serious. Nothing structurally significant. That’s how Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday described the knee injury star receiver Puka Nacua suffered during a joint practice with the Chargers on Sunday. If there is cause for concern — and anything …
Read More »What 49ers could receive in Aiyuk trade with Steelers, Browns
What 49ers could receive in Aiyuk trade with Steelers, Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the door has not slammed shut on Brandon Aiyuk remaining with the 49ers, all of the focus right now is on completing a trade. On Tuesday, the New England Patriots removed themselves from the picture, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources. Aiyuk …
Read More »Report: Patriots no longer pursuing 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk in a trade
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers has been the subject of trade talks with multiple teams this week. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) The Brandon Aiyuk saga seems far from being over. There was another turn to the story on Tuesday night. The Patriots decided to no longer pursue Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers’ receiver seeking a …
Read More »Connor Williams agrees to one-year deal with Seahawks
Free agent offensive lineman Connor Williams has agreed to terms with the Seahawks. The one-year deal is worth up to $6 million with $3 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Williams worked out for the Seahawks on July 22. He is coming back from a “significant” knee injury that included a torn ACL during a Dec. 11 game against …
Read More »With Justin Herbert’s return date up in the air, Chargers add another quarterback
Quarterback Luis Perez (14), signed by the Chargers, has spent NFL time in L.A. before, as a Ram in 2022. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) With Justin Herbert expected to miss at least another week because of his plantar fascia injury, the Chargers added depth to their quarterback room by signing quarterback Luis Perez. When Herbert sustained the injury, it …
Read More »Browns sign DE Marcus Haynes, LB Landon Honeycutt
The Browns signed defensive end Marcus Haynes and linebacker Landon Honeycutt on Tuesday, the team announced. Cleveland needed additional depth on the defensive line with Za’Darius Smith nursing a knee injury. Haynes went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2023, signing with the Broncos. He didn’t made the team’s initial roster but did re-sign to the practice squad. Haynes spent …
Read More »Why it makes sense for Patriots to pursue a Brandon Aiyuk trade
Why it makes sense for Patriots to pursue a Brandon Aiyuk trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL is available on the trade market, and the New England Patriots are reportedly in the mix. The six-time Super Bowl champions have many weaknesses on their roster. You could make a strong …
Read More »It’s “prove it” time for the Jets | Football 301
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss why it’s time for the Jets to prove they’re ready to be contenders after all the hype they got last year. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I just want …
Read More »Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos
Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars have signed former Bears safety Adrian Amos, the team announced Tuesday. The Bears drafted Amos, 31, in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, when former general manager Ryan Pace was in charge of the team. In 60 career games with the Bears — …
Read More »Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner
Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Bosa is impressed with the physique of his new 49ers teammate Leonard Floyd. Speaking to the media after practice at training camp on Tuesday, Bosa was asked what he thought of Floyd’s build considering the defensive end is a bit thinner than …
Read More »49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener
49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers entered their fourth block of training camp practices on Tuesday with all eyes searching for Brandon Aiyuk, who was not seen around the practice field as he has been the last few weeks. The 49ers went about business as usual …
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