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Lions activate Brian Branch, six other players from injury lists

The Lions roster will be looking a little fuller in the rest of this week’s training camp practices. According to the NFL’s daily transaction report, the team has activated seven of the players they placed on injury lists heading into training camp. That list includes defensive back Brian Branch, who was placed on the physically unable to perform list because …

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49ers’ Lenoir explains why he has hilariously irritating superstition

49ers’ Lenoir explains why he has hilariously irritating superstition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Professional athletes have been known to have some interesting superstitions but 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir might have the most hilariously irritating of them all. Speaking to Kay Adams on Tuesday’s “Up & Adams Show,” the cornerback explained his odd and noisy superstition. While speaking …

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Guerendo injures hamstring on Day 1 of 49ers camp, to undergo MRI

Guerendo injures hamstring on Day 1 of 49ers camp, to undergo MRI originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his hamstring after going down in the 49ers’ first practice of training camp on Wednesday. During an 11-on-11 session late in practice, Guerendo sustained an injury …

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Training camp stock watch: Can first-round burner revive career with Pats?

Training camp stock watch: Can first-round burner revive career with Pats? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — No Bill Belichick. No Tom Brady. No buzz? The level of excitement surrounding Day 1 of Patriots training camp, as the team ushers in a new era led by head coach Jerod Mayo, seemed to be muted at times. Maybe that …

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49ers training camp takeaways: Rookie Mustapha makes Day 1 splash

49ers training camp takeaways: Rookie Mustapha makes Day 1 splash originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers officially opened training camp on Wednesday with two of their top offensive players skipping the first practice of the summer. One is a hold out. The other is a hold in. The 49ers went through an hour-long, non-padded …

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Bryce Young, Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline 10 NFL breakout candidates for 2024

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Players showing up at training camp and unexpectedly playing at an elite level is nothing new in the NFL. Just last year, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and running back Kyren Williams, Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland emerged from relative obscurity to become some of the best players …

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Mike Onwenu addresses ‘surprising’ position change on Pats o-line

Mike Onwenu addresses ‘surprising’ position change on Pats o-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots paid Mike Onwenu offensive tackle money this offseason. So, it was a bit eye-opening to see the 26-year-old take reps at guard on the first day of training camp. Onwenu lined up at right guard during Wednesday’s session outside Gillette Stadium, …

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Aaron Rodgers skipped Jets minicamp for Egypt trip, acknowledges fine

Aaron Rodgers’ offseason excursion to Egypt during mandatory minicamp made quite a few headlines. The New York Jets quarterback has another trip in mind. And it would be even bigger news. “The goal is New Orleans,” Rodgers said Wednesday, referring to the site of this season’s Super Bowl. The 40-year-old Rodgers is putting the torn left Achilles tendon that abruptly …

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Shanahan confirms Williams’ training camp absence is contract-related

Shanahan confirms Williams’ training camp absence is contract-related originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears the 49ers officially have another contract dilemma on their hands. Both wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams did not participate in the team’s training camp practice on Wednesday and in speaking to reporters after practice, coach Kyle Shanahan explained why. …

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49ers OT Trent Williams holding out of training camp due to contract reasons

Two key San Francisco 49ers were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice with both Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams sitting out due to contract reasons. For Aiyuk, he was actually in attendance in Santa Clara, but watched from the sidelines with head coach Kyle Shanahan describing the wide receiver as “holding in.” This embedded content is not available in …

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Judon gets candid about Pats contract dispute, social media activity

Judon gets candid about Pats contract dispute, social media activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon reported to New England Patriots training camp on Wednesday, and he certainly made his presence felt. The star pass-rusher, who is entering the final year of his contract and is currently seeking a new deal, was a full participant at New England’s …

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