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Why Breer believes there’s ‘optimism’ 49ers will extend Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers currently are in arduous contract negotiations, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes there is reason for optimism that the two parties will agree to terms. Speaking to Colin Cowherd on FS1’s “The Herd,” Breer explained why San Francisco fans …

USATSI The NFL may be in its offseason, but it is far from a break for the players. From involuntary workouts, to mandatory team activities and players meeting up on their own time, this off time is used to prepare for the upcoming season. Some players meet up with their quarterbacks, others meet up with teammates and some have full …

What did Tom Brady miss most during the 2023 NFL season, his first year away from football in his adult life? The structure and routine of preparing for a game each week, the newest NFL on FOX analyst told Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” Wednesday. Fortunately for Brady, he’s about to get some of that back. “I believe that broadcasting …

Where 49ers’ Ward ranks among PFF’s top NFL cornerbacks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Charvarius Ward has proven himself as a key piece of the 49ers’ defense since signing with San Francisco in 2022, offering stifling coverage and an on-field toughness that’s hard to duplicate. And after a stellar 2023 NFL season from Ward where he earned Second …

A good UFL season may help defensive end Jonathan Garvin get another chance in the NFL. Garvin is working out for the Cowboys, his agents told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. In the UFL this season, Garvin was a contributor to a dominant Birmingham Stallions defense that shut out San Antonio in the UFL championship game. A 2020 seventh-round pick …

The three-way kicking competition in Green Bay is down to two. The Packers announced they waived kicker Jack Podlesny on Wednesday, leaving Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph to compete for the job. Carlson is the incumbent, with the Packers having drafted him in the sixth-round in 2023. But he missed six field goals and five extra points as a rookie. …

There are only three players currently on NFL active rosters from the 2008 NFL Draft: 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year quarterback Joe Flacco (Indianapolis Colts), quarterback Josh Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) and new Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell. Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowler and 2010s All-Decade team member, will turn 38 on Sept. 1, but after a 2023 …

ESPN awards 49ers favorable offseason grade for roster continuity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers retained most of their NFC Championship-winning roster from last season, and they currently are one of the favorites to return to the Super Bowl next February. San Francisco didn’t make many offseason splashes, but ESPN’s Seth Walder was content with how the …

The Falcons are signing free agent defensive tackle Prince Emili, his agent, Paul Sheehy, announced. Emili, 25, played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL this spring. The Brahmas lost to the Birmingham Stallions in the championship game on Sunday. Emili made 21 tackles, two tackles for loss and three sacks in the UFL. He has spent time with …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 19, 2024, 04:45 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The trade is one for one! The Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings made a “hockey trade” Wednesday, with center Pierre-Luc Dubois going to Washington and goaltender Darcy Kuemper on his way to Los Angeles. Both players are seemingly in need …

The Steelers cut backup defensive back Trenton Thompson on Wednesday, the team announced. Thompson, 26, joined the Steelers during their 2023 training camp. He bounced between the practice squad and the active roster before going on injured reserve Jan. 10. He appeared in six games with one start last season, seeing action on 212 defensive snaps and 58 on special …

Getty Images San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle fought through injuries to help his team reach the Super Bowl in 2023. Now the star pass catcher is on track for a full recovery ahead of the 2024 campaign, but only after losing nearly 30 pounds due to offseason core surgery, Kittle revealed recently on “Bussin’ With The Boys.” “I …

Kittle received stern text from Lynch after WrestleMania appearance originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle is a man of many talents, and sometimes that gets him in trouble. The 49ers tight end is a huge wrestling fan and once made a cameo at WrestleMania 39 last year at SoFi Stadium, where he jumped into the ring to …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 19, 2024, 03:56 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Los Angeles Kings managed to get center Pierre-Luc Dubois off their salary cap while addressing their goaltending need in a stunning trade with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. The Kings sent Dubois to the Capitals for goaltender Darcy Kuemper in a one-for-one trade. Dubois, …

The NFL is constantly evolving, especially when it comes to bringing the game of football to other countries. The league has expanded its International Series significantly since it began in 2007 with one London game each season until 2011. Since then, the program has increased to multiple regular-season games in multiple locations. This season, there will be six international games: …