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Louis Rees-Zammit has been tipped for success in the NFL following his high profile switch from rugby union – AP/Reed Hoffmann Louis Rees-Zammit made his debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in a pre-season defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, seven months on from his final game of rugby union for Gloucester. The 23-year-old former Wales wing was used …

Packers quarterback Jordan Love missed the first week of camp while he waited for his contract. Even with limited practice, he was ready to roll in the preseason opener. Love led the Packers to an opening-drive touchdown in only thee plays, with two completions on two attempts and capped by a 65-yard touchdown pass to receiver Dontayvion Wicks. And that …

‘Special’ Caleb Williams offers glimpse into Bears’ bright future in preseason debut vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — Rome Odunze and his teammates saw Nsibmba Webster come open immediately. The play-action bootleg slide call from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron worked to perfection, and quarterback Caleb Williams had an easy completion in his grasp. …

Nobody, including the officials, seem fully caught up on the NFL’s new kickoff rules this season. That was made perfectly clear during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 26-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in their preseason matchup on Saturday night in Florida. Just before halftime after they scored a touchdown, the Jaguars kicked the ball back to the Chiefs. The ball …

The hold in of 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues. After Saturday night’s preseason opener against the Titans, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan had nothing to add about the lingering impasse between the team and the 2023 second-team All-Pro who is due to make $14.1 million this year. Asked by reporters regarding accounts of a recent meeting with Aiyuk, amid talk …

How much longer until Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert returns? With backup Easton Stick commanding the offense, the Chargers’ starters struggled to move the ball during their 16-3 loss to Seattle Saturday night at SoFi Stadium, reminding fans how much the team needs Herbert. Here are some key takeaways from the Chargers’ loss: Short end of Stick Chargers quarterback Easton …

Thomas’ forearm injury leaves 49ers with roster decision to make originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cornerback Ambry Thomas might have been in an uphill climb to hold onto a 49ers roster spot this summer. Now, he faces another obstacle in order to log a fourth season with San Francisco. Thomas sustained a fractured right forearm …

Why Shanahan surrendered 49ers play-calling duties for one night originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For one night, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan decided to step aside and let an assistant call the offensive plays. Klay Kubiak, the 49ers’ offensive passing game specialist, was responsible for calling the plays into quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Josh Dobbs on …

Why Shanahan ‘excited’ by 49ers rookie Mustapha’s hard-hitting debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL preseason is an opportunity for young players to establish themselves, which is exactly what rookie safety Malik Mustapha did during the 49ers’ 17-13 preseason-opener loss to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. Mustapha, a fourth-round selection by San Francisco in …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown went down on the first offensive play of their preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night and was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury. Brown sustained a sternoclavicular joint sprain in the Chiefs’ 26-13 loss at EverBank Stadium, coach Andy Reid confirmed after the game. Brown caught an 11-yard …

Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in dominant preseason win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York – Last week, Caleb Williams said he was on track in his NFL development. “I’m right where I need to be and where they want me to be,” Williams said. That certainly looked to be the case …

The 49ers’ preseason opener resulted in an injury to one of their defensive backs. Cornerback Ambry Thomas suffered a broken forearm on Saturday against the Titans. “It will be some time,” coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game. A third-round pick in 2021, Thomas appeared in 15 regular-season games with six starts in 2023. He also started two postseason games …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown went down on the first offensive play of their preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night and was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury. Brown sustained a sternoclavicular joint sprain in the Chiefs’ 26-13 loss at EverBank Stadium, coach Andy Reid confirmed after the game. Brown caught an …

The Panthers, in need of defensive line depth, have reunited with a familiar face. Carolina announced it signed defensive tackle Jayden Peevy, and he practiced with the team Saturday. Peevy was on the Panthers’ practice squad last season and spent time with the Browns earlier this offseason. The Texas A&M product’s only NFL action came in two games with the …

Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd can’t stay healthy. Lloyd, the 88th overall pick this spring, began camp rehabbing a hip injury before finally practicing July 30. He left Saturday’s preseason game with a hamstring injury. “I think he had two touches . . . and then he goes out. That is disappointing,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said, via Zach …