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The Chargers didn’t practice in full pads Wednesday but made the most of a more than two-hour practice at The Bolt in front of a packed crowd — especially Kristian Fulton. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter thought his units looked their most comfortable so far, but their new defensive back was the one who had coaches talking. Despite having just signed …

When does NFL preseason start? Everything to know, including how to watch originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Football is upon us. On Aug. 1, the Chicago Bears will be back on the field for exhibition action. It all starts with the Hall of Fame Game, where the Bears will take on the Houston Texans, followed by the typical three-week …

The Saints announced Wednesday they will induct former offensive guard Jahri Evans into the club’s Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony in the Nov. 17 game against the Browns. “During his 11-year playing career as a Saint, Jahri Evans established himself as one of the greatest Saints of all-time, and we are thrilled to add him to the Ring …

Dobbs details ‘little brother’ Jennings’ evolution from QB to receiver originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s safe to say no one on the 49ers’ roster knows Jauan Jennings as well as Josh Dobbs. Dobbs, whom San Francisco signed this offseason to a one-year, fully guaranteed $2.35 million contract to compete for the backup quarterback spot, was a college …

49ers backup Dobbs shares how aviation hobby intersects with football originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area New 49ers quarterback Josh Dobbs didn’t spend his offseason like most other football players. Teammates Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey got married; George Kittle held another installment of Tight End University. Dobbs, on the other hand, completed 35 of the 40 hours needed …

Aaron Rodgers played 10 snaps in the third preseason game in 2023 in his first season in New York. It was more plays than he played in the regular season as the quarterback tore his Achilles in his fourth snap of the season opener. Jets coach Robert Saleh said this week that his “instinct” is that Rodgers won ‘t play …

Buccaneers offensive lineman Sua Opeta injured his knee in Tuesday night’s practice, and an MRI confirmed the bad news. Opeta tore his ACL and is out for the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Opeta was competing with Ben Bredeson for the starting left guard job, which was left vacant by Aaron Stinnie’s departure for the Giants in free agency. …

The Seahawks signed running back Kairee Robinson, the team announced Wednesday. Robinson is an undrafted rookie out of San Jose State. Robinson was a first-team All-Mountain West selection in 2023, rushing for 1,194 yards and 18 touchdowns. In his five seasons at San Jose State, Robinson rushed for 2,713 yards and 31 scores. He added 708 receiving yards with five …

Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams tore the anterior cruciate and the medial collateral ligaments in his left knee during Sunday’s practice. He will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the damage. That leaves a void for the team behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons. Not surprisingly, the Cowboys will workout some pass rushers Thursday, including veteran Carl Lawson, Todd Archer of …

NFL insider suggests Bears call up Pro Bowl edge rusher to fill gap opposite Montez Sweat originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ roster is all but set heading into their first preseason game against the Texans on Thursday. But there remains one glaring gap GM Ryan Poles and the front office could, and maybe should, address before the …

Rams tight end Colby Parkinson holds his son, Forrest, at training camp. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) During four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, tight end Colby Parkinson watched the Rams offense from afar. He saw coach Sean McVay’s innovative schemes. He observed tight end Tyler Higbee, who he had trained with during a few offseasons, thrive. So when Parkinson …

LATROBE, Pa. — Russell Wilson stepped up to the line of scrimmage Wednesday for one of his right-now rare snaps with the Steelers’ first-team offense. Wilson handed off to running back Jaylen Warren, then slipped away from the play. Fellow quarterback Justin Fields reentered the huddle before the next play, reclaiming what so far in camp has been his role: …

Where 49ers edge rushers, O-linemen rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Keep the ratings coming. The 49ers players already have their “Madden NFL 25” ratings for these star-studded positions: running back, safety, defensive tackle and wide receiver. On Wednesday, the video game franchise released overall ratings and rankings for two more position groups. Here …

The Chicago White Sox are quietly moving closer to making a list no team ever wants to be on. With Wednesday’s defeat, Chicago has lost 17 games in a row, the longest losing streak in franchise history. Its 27-74 record is also the organization’s worst through 101 games — by seven wins (or losses, to keep with the spirit of …

Late hit on Justin Fields causes fight to break out at Steelers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A late hit from Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts against former Bears quarterback Justin Fields at training camp on Wednesday caused a fight to break out amongst the team. Here’s a video of the fight breaking out at practice. “It was …