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Shanahan reveals 49ers could elevate Gipson to face Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers might elevate a familiar face from the practice squad this week. Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson, whom San Francisco signed on Tuesday, could suit up if needed against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season, according to 49ers …

The Dolphins desperately need a win. Whether they’ll have receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday night at the Rams remains to be seen. Hill missed practice on Friday with a wrist injury, via Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill did not appear on Thursday’s initial injury report of the week. Hill had been dealing with a foot injury in recent …

The 49ers are expected to activate running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, allowing him to make his 2024 debut Sunday. Officially, though, McCaffrey is questionable to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. “We’ll take him off IR tomorrow, and then he’ll be good to go unless something crazy happens on this plane ride. He should be good to …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 8, 2024, 08:01 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken welcomed back a familiar face, acquiring forward Daniel Sprong from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday for future considerations. Sprong, a journeyman Dutch winger, scored a goal and three points in nine games for the Canucks, his sixth team …

The 49ers waived running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on Friday, the team announced. They did not announce a corresponding move, but the 49ers are expected to use the roster spot for Christian McCaffrey. The All-Pro running back will make his 2024 debut Sunday after working his way back from bilateral Achilles tendinitis. Taylor, who originally signed with the 49ers in …

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey described being in a “dark” place during his eight weeks on the sideline, dealing with both physical pain and the frustration over not being able to play. That …

The Bengals have added some depth at receiver and on special teams after claiming Isaiah Williams on waivers a day after the Lions waived him. Williams is a rookie out of Illinois who played only sparingly in Detroit this year, with two catches for six yards and one kickoff return for 36 yards. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke favorably …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 8, 2024, 07:19 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot has been suspended for three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser. Jeannot received a match penalty at 10:44 of the first period in the …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (toe) didn’t participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday as the team held walkthroughs after an overtime loss Monday night. He returned to limited work Friday and will play Sunday. Mayfield has no injury designation. Mayfield has passed for 2,389 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions in nine games. Receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is the …

Pearsall becoming comfortable with Purdy, 49ers’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ricky Pearsall is set to play his third NFL game on Sunday, and the 49ers rookie shared he’s making positive progress getting acclimated to the game, but it also has been a process. “I’m feeling more and more comfortable each week, to be …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst We’re back over .500 and almost over the top. How about that Indiana squad, though?  Sheesh.  I faded the Hoosiers for the first time all season, and it was fun holding a Michigan State +7.5 ticket for about 20 minutes, before Indiana flexed its muscles in East Lansing. Anyway, I’ve got three college football …

49ers star CMC ready to go after dark times during injury rehab originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers completed their Friday practice, and running back Christian McCaffrey got in one final workout before departing for the Week 10 game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey said the types of his workouts have changed as …

Pats claim veteran pass-rusher off waivers from Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots added an experienced pass-rusher to their defense on Friday. Yannick Ngakoue was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore cut the 29-year-old edge rusher after Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Ngakoue started his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being selected in …

Dak Prescott is headed to injured reserve, with his timetable to return from a hamstring injury sustained Sunday still unclear. While the move has not been officially made, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said during an interview with team affiliate 105.3 The Fan that the team will have to do it. He also said the team didn’t know whether …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with former NFL QB Alex Smith about whether rookie QBs should start right away or sit behind a veteran, something Smith has experience with as both a former #1 pick and veteran with Patrick Mahomes behind him. Alex joins Yahoo Sports on behalf of USAA. View more Video Transcript Jason Fitz with Yahoo Sports, hanging …