Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers has been the subject of trade talks with multiple teams this week. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) The Brandon Aiyuk saga seems far from being over. There was another turn to the story on Tuesday night. The Patriots decided to no longer pursue Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers’ receiver seeking a …
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Connor Williams agrees to one-year deal with Seahawks
Free agent offensive lineman Connor Williams has agreed to terms with the Seahawks. The one-year deal is worth up to $6 million with $3 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Williams worked out for the Seahawks on July 22. He is coming back from a “significant” knee injury that included a torn ACL during a Dec. 11 game against …
Read More »With Justin Herbert’s return date up in the air, Chargers add another quarterback
Quarterback Luis Perez (14), signed by the Chargers, has spent NFL time in L.A. before, as a Ram in 2022. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) With Justin Herbert expected to miss at least another week because of his plantar fascia injury, the Chargers added depth to their quarterback room by signing quarterback Luis Perez. When Herbert sustained the injury, it …
Read More »Browns sign DE Marcus Haynes, LB Landon Honeycutt
The Browns signed defensive end Marcus Haynes and linebacker Landon Honeycutt on Tuesday, the team announced. Cleveland needed additional depth on the defensive line with Za’Darius Smith nursing a knee injury. Haynes went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2023, signing with the Broncos. He didn’t made the team’s initial roster but did re-sign to the practice squad. Haynes spent …
Read More »Why it makes sense for Patriots to pursue a Brandon Aiyuk trade
Why it makes sense for Patriots to pursue a Brandon Aiyuk trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL is available on the trade market, and the New England Patriots are reportedly in the mix. The six-time Super Bowl champions have many weaknesses on their roster. You could make a strong …
Read More »It’s “prove it” time for the Jets | Football 301
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss why it’s time for the Jets to prove they’re ready to be contenders after all the hype they got last year. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I just want …
Read More »Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos
Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars have signed former Bears safety Adrian Amos, the team announced Tuesday. The Bears drafted Amos, 31, in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, when former general manager Ryan Pace was in charge of the team. In 60 career games with the Bears — …
Read More »Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner
Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Bosa is impressed with the physique of his new 49ers teammate Leonard Floyd. Speaking to the media after practice at training camp on Tuesday, Bosa was asked what he thought of Floyd’s build considering the defensive end is a bit thinner than …
Read More »49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener
49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers entered their fourth block of training camp practices on Tuesday with all eyes searching for Brandon Aiyuk, who was not seen around the practice field as he has been the last few weeks. The 49ers went about business as usual …
Read More »Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener
Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan met with the 49ers’ coaching staff Monday to put together a plan for the team’s first game of the 2024 NFL preseason. While Shanahan did not get into specifics, he revealed that the game plan does not include …
Read More »How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice
How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Most rookie wide receivers selected at the top of any given NFL Draft enter their respective teams with high expectations to elevate that team’s offense. But Rome Odunze, despite being drafted No. 9 with the Bears, doesn’t shoulder …
Read More »Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. as good as advertised: ‘He’s a freak of nature’
Eric Williams NFC West Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Second-year Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson is getting a daily, up-close view of the top receiver in this year’s draft class. Understandably, Wilson is taking every opportunity to compare notes and glean whatever he can from Marvin Harrison Jr. “I’ve never been around a receiver that’s a bona fide first-rounder,” Wilson told FOX …
Read More »How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season
How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s ascencion into NFL superstardom is a one-of-a-kind story, but how exactly did the 49ers quarterback manage to take such a tremendous leap despite an extremely unconventional offseason before his second professional season? Trust and patience. After tearing his UCL …
Read More »Browns announce that QB Deshaun Watson will not play in preseason opener
Part of the uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson this season is that he’s coming off shoulder surgery. There’s more to the Watson puzzle than his health, but Tuesday brought a reminder that Watson is still working back from an injury that ended his 2023 season. The Browns announced that Watson will not play in the preseason opener against the Green Bay …
Read More »Why Aiyuk might want to heed Bosa’s wise words on leaving 49ers
Why Aiyuk might want to heed Bosa’s wise words on leaving 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Just ask Davante Adams. It’s no secret that contract negotiations with the 49ers can be difficult, just ask Nick Bosa. And Deebo Samuel. And Trent Williams. And Christian McCaffrey. And George Kittle. …
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