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Fantasy takeaways from the 2024 NFL roster cuts

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders Packers’ backfield is shaken up The Packers threw us a curveball when they placed AJ Dillon on season-ending injured reserve. Marshawn Lloyd has missed much of the offseason with various injuries, the latest of which is a hamstring problem that could sideline him for Week 1. Emmanuel Wilson is set to back …

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Falcons trade QB Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers

The Falcons are sending third quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers for a conditional sixth-round pick, Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports. The Chargers needed a No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Herbert, who missed time in training camp with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. The Chargers kept Easton Stick, who went 25-of-55 for 303 yards with one touchdown …

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Trade for Taylor Heinicke should end Chargers’ quarterback worries

The addition of quarterback Taylor Heinicke adds starting experience to the Chargers’ quarterback room. (Danny Karnik / Associated Press) The mystery behind the Chargers keeping just two quarterbacks on their roster has been solved. A day after reducing the roster to 53 players and retaining just two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Easton Stick, the Chargers sent a conditional sixth-round draft …

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49ers still deciding between Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen for No. 2 job

The 49ers still haven’t decided who will be the primary backup to Brock Purdy in Week 1. Coach Kyle Shanahan said they still are deciding between Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen but have faith in both. “I feel very good about both of them,” Shanahan said Wednesday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think they’re neck and neck. That hasn’t …

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49ers to treat Williams’ return ‘similar’ to Bosa if holdout ends

49ers to treat Williams’ return ‘similar’ to Bosa if holdout ends originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers’ 2024 NFL season opener a little more than 10 days away, both Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch remain positive about San Francisco reaching a contract agreement with Trent Williams. “I’m optimistic that things will work out with Trent,” Shanahan …

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49ers add exciting receiver depth with Marshall Jr. addition

49ers add exciting receiver depth with Marshall Jr. addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers bolstered one of, if not their most uncertain position heading into the 2024 NFL season. San Franciso is signing former Carolina Panthers second-round wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday, citing sources. Marshall, a speedster …

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49ers’ rookie class a silver lining from tumultuous training camp

49ers’ rookie class a silver lining from tumultuous training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It’s no secret that the vibes surrounding the 49ers right now heading into the 2024 NFL season are … not great. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams’ contract situations continue to dominate the conversation surrounding San Francisco. …

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Amon-Ra St. Brown names Bears receiver most underrated pass-catcher in the NFL

Amon-Ra St. Brown names Bears receiver most underrated pass-catcher in the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The hype around the Bears this offseason feels overwhelming. The energy around the 2024 Bears is palpable. With a whole cast of new, elite talent on the roster, there’s reason for the excitement. Still, there are players on the team who are …

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2024 NFL Predictions: Who will be crowned the kings of the AFC and NFC North?

For the third day of NFL Predictions Week, we are taking things to the AFC and NFC North! “First Things First” co-hosts Nick Wright and Chris Broussard are continuing their prediction reveals ahead of kickoff with rankings for all 32 NFL teams by divisions.  To start the week, the FOX Sports personalities shared their early predictions for the AFC and …

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Aiyuk-49ers saga hits inflection point as ‘hold-in’ persists

Aiyuk-49ers saga hits inflection point as ‘hold-in’ persists originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The Brandon Aiyuk saga might have hit an inflection point on Wednesday. Despite suggestions that this was the day that Aiyuk would end his “hold in,” nothing changed when the 49ers took the practice field. And now, this is when things could …

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