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Ward believes ‘hyena’ Lenoir is playing at highest level of career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the cornerback position once was viewed as a significant weakness for the 49ers, that unit now is closer to a strength on the defensive side of the ball. The additions of Deommodore Lenoir and Charvarius Ward have been a major reason …

Long-time Eagle Greg Ward finally finds a new home originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Greg Ward, who spent the last six years with the Eagles and was their leading receiver in 2020, has finally found a new home. Ward finished last year on the Eagles’ practice squad, which made him a free agent when the season ended. He was …

Former Michigan linebacker Junior Colson is nearing a return from injury that has kept him out of Chargers training camp. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The anticipation surrounding Chargers rookie Junior Colson is building as he starts working with the team defense for the first time in training camp following a few weeks of recovery from appendix surgery. A pivotal …

NFC East rivals Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants are making a trade? According to multiple reports on Wednesday night, they are, with defensive lineman Jordan Phillips heading from New York to Dallas. In exchange, the Cowboys are reportedly swapping their sixth round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for the Giants’ seventh rounder. Phillips, 31, had 15 tackles and …

The Giants are trading DT Jordan Phillips to the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport, the deal includes a pick swap. The Giants will receive a sixth-round pick for a seventh-round pick in 2026. The Giants signed Phillips in the offseason and are now dealing him before he takes a snap with his new team. …

Ward hilariously responds to veteran status in 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Chavarius Ward might be the veteran in the 49ers’ young cornerback room, but by no means does he feel old. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday following San Francisco’s 15th practice of training camp, the 28-year-old cornerback reflected on his veteran leadership role among a …

Ward has comically blunt response to 49ers’ cancelled joint practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s safe to say Charvarius Ward isn’t crestfallen about the 49ers’ cancelled joint practices with the New Orleans Saints in Irvine this week. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan made the decision earlier in the week after seeing injuries mount within his squad during …

The Broncos still haven’t named a starter for the season opener. Although it’s going to be a surprise if first-round pick Bo Nix isn’t the opening day starter, Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham have made it a true competition. The three quarterbacks were a combined 29 of 41 for 279 yards with one touchdown, no sacks and an interception in …

Report: Patriots trading Matthew Judon to Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon’s time in New England has reportedly come to an end after a tumultuous offseason. The Patriots have traded the star outside linebacker to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. 🚨 🚨 🚨 Sources: The #Patriots are trading …

The New England Patriots have traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the teams haven’t announced the trade. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots …

Bears were finalists in Matthew Judon sweepstakes before trade to Falcons: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Multiple reports confirmed Wednesday evening the Falcons traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for edge rusher Matthew Judon, who was undergoing contract disputes in New England. According to one Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz report, the Bears were also …

The New England Patriots are trading four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, per multiple reports. The Falcons are reportedly sending a third-round draft pick back to New England. Judon, who had been one of the Patriots’ best players during New England’s post-Tom Brady rut over the past several years, skipped multiple training camp practices amid …

Kaepernick ‘considering’ Chargers coaching offer from Harbaugh originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jim Harbaugh is looking to reunite with former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but to form a different kind of partnership than last time. The new Chargers coach told Jarrett Bell of USA TODAY Sports that he wants to bring Kaepernick aboard his coaching staff in Los …

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was taken off the field on a cart Wednesday with an ankle injury suffered while trying to make a catch against Cleveland’s first-team defense during a joint practice. Addison, who had 70 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie last season, was treated on the field before being driven off for …

Preseason football was back in full force this past weekend, with a ton of rookies getting their first shot at being real NFL players. Unfortunately, one rookie quarterback is already down for the count as J.J. McCarthy went on injured reserve with a meniscus tear after a strong debut, but there was still a lot to be excited about and …