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49ers backup QB battle between Dobbs, Allen still ‘neck and neck’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a competitive training camp battle between Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen, Kyle Shanahan still isn’t ready to say who will back up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the 2024 NFL season. The coach told reporters Wednesday that he’s confident in both …

Louis Rees-Zammit didn’t make the Chiefs’ roster, but it isn’t the end of the road for the former rugby star. Rees-Zammit is signing with the Jaguars’ practice squad, Tom Hamilton of ESPN reports. Rees-Zammit, 22, starred in rugby union, playing for Wales and touring with the British & Irish Lions. He arrived in the NFL through the International Pathway Program …

49ers re-sign three veteran players to 53-man roster after cuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Wednesday re-signed three veteran players who were cut a day earlier in what one source referred to as “roster gymnastics.” Tight end Eric Saubert, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin were added to the 49ers’ …

The 49ers still don’t know whether wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams will play against the Jets in Week One, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says he has to get the team ready to play without them. Williams is continuing to stay away from the team, and Shanahan said today that he hasn’t talked to Williams recently. …

Brandon Aiyuk was a constant topic of conversation a few weeks ago, when it seemed like a resolution to his contract standoff was imminent. Then, nothing. It seems obvious that the San Francisco 49ers do not want to trade Aiyuk. No contract agreement has been reached. But the 49ers are ready for him to get back to practice. Aiyuk is …

Keenan Allen feels foot discomfort after cleat issue, but Bears not worried about Week 1 status originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Keenan Allen remained sideline at Bears practice on Wednesday after a cleat issue bothered him last week. The Bears don’t seem overly concerned with his absence, however. “Some discomfort in his foot, but he …

The 49ers’ initial 53-player roster wasn’t its opening day 53-player roster. The team made several moves to its active roster Wednesday. The 49ers re-signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, tight end Eric Saubert and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to one-year deals. They released the three players Tuesday in a procedural move. It allowed them to put offensive lineman Jon Feliciano and cornerback …

Did Jerod Mayo tip his hand on Patriots’ starting QB decision? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo knows who will start for the New England Patriots at quarterback in Week 1. But he isn’t ready to tell us. The Patriots head coach confirmed Wednesday he’s “made a decision” on whether Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye will start at …

Louis Rees-Zammit has been linked with a switch to the Jacksonville Jaguars according to reports in the United States. The former Wales rugby star missed out on the Kansas City Chief’s 53-man NFL roster and was expected to continue his contract on their practice squad. Rees-Zammit, 23, has since removed his Chiefs profile picture from his social media accounts amid …

Patriots practice squad tracker: Latest news, rumors and signings originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots trimmed down their roster to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but building out the initial practice squad for the upcoming NFL season remains a work in progress. The Patriots announced their first seven practice squad signings Wednesday afternoon. …

When the Steelers traded for quarterback Justin Fields in March, it was assumed that: (1) Russell Wilson would be the starter; and (2) Justin Fields would have a package of plays. Now that Wilson has staved of Fields to keep the QB1 position, the question becomes whether the Steelers will use Fields. Rich Eisen posed that question to Steelers coach …

Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Troy Reeder left the Rams’ facility, returned home to see his wife and son and enjoyed dinner with the family. It was a “nice normal” evening, Reeder said Wednesday. Much had changed for the …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson parlayed “pole position” into the starting job. The race apparently was closer than expected, with Justin Fields performing well enough in preseason games and practice to make coach Mike Tomlin strategize about his options. Ultimately, Wilson makes sense, for now. He has the experience. He has thrived on a roster with a strong defense and a …

Caleb Williams’ NFL education will face early under-the-radar test with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has passed every early checkpoint in the Bears’ meticulous development plan. Williams struggled during parts of training camp but showed an ability to learn from his mistakes, adjust, and improve quickly. The summer was filled …

The Giants placed inside linebacker Dyontae Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday. Johnson injured his ankle in the preseason opener against the Lions. The undrafted free agent will miss the first four games before becoming eligible to return to the active roster. The Giants filled his roster spot by signing linebacker Curtis Bolton, who was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday. …