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49ers plan to manage CMC’s usage with his long-term future in mind originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — With running back Christian McCaffrey under contract for the next four seasons, the 49ers have reason to play the long game with his usage. McCaffrey is coming off a season in which he won the NFL Offensive Player …

Deebo reveals his advice to Aiyuk amid ‘tough’ contract situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Having gone through his own lengthy contract negotiations in 2022, Deebo Samuel has been offering support to 49ers teammate Brandon Aiyuk. “As much as I can actually,” Samuel said Tuesday after Day 1 of mandatory minicamp. “I know this is …

The Falcons used the waiver wire to bolster their offensive line on Tuesday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they made a successful waiver claim on Andrew Stueber. The Patriots waived Stueber on Monday. Stueber was a seventh-round pick in 2022 after playing at Michigan in college. He missed his rookie season with a torn hamstring and spent last …

The Titans have their entire draft class under contract. Second-round defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat was the only unsigned player, but the Titans announced on Tuesday afternoon that he has signed his four-year rookie deal. He joined first-round tackle JC Latham, fourth-round linebacker Cedric Gray, fifth-round cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., sixth-round receiver Jha’Quan Jackson, seventh-round linebacker James Williams, and seventh-round linebacker …

Deebo has ‘moved past’ 49ers trade rumors, focused on improving originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel is blocking out the noise and is focused on improving his game entering the 2024 NFL season. The 49ers’ star wide receiver was linked to a handful of teams in offseason trade rumors leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, and …

Deebo proud to embody himself, son with 49ers jersey change originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A big piece of Deebo Samuel’s past and present will accompany the 49ers wide receiver on the field next season. Back in March, the All-Pro receiver announced on Instagram that he would wear No. 1 beginning in 2024 after five seasons as No. …

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is among those who are expected to testify during a trial in Los Angeles that is set to open this week. (George Walker IV / Associated Press) The NFL is headed to trial in Los Angeles this week, the result of a lawsuit filed nine years ago by a group of NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers who …

Micah Parsons made it clear Tuesday that skipping the voluntary offseason program, including organized team activities, had nothing to do with his contract. He said he wanted to let his body heal and has his own way of doing things in the offseason. Yes, he wants a contract extension, but the Cowboys edge rusher also knows where he stands in …

CMC details ’emotional’ experience watching brother Luke get drafted originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey’s family is no stranger to NFL success, and the star 49ers running back now has his younger brother Luke in the league with him. The Washington Commanders selected Luke at No. 100 overall during the 2024 NFL Draft in April, bringing the …

Caleb Williams’ transformational aura already being felt as Bears new era begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Cole Kmet had heard the narratives surrounding Caleb Williams before the Bears selected the quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The narratives that suggested Williams was selfish and a prima donna arose …

Shanahan impressed by ‘fun’ early connection between Purdy, Pearsall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offseason workout program is well underway, and quarterback Brock Purdy already has formed some chemistry with one of his newest offensive weapons. Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall benefitted from plenty of work with Purdy during organized team activities, and coach Kyle Shanahan …

Ward feels good after surgery, wants to ‘stick around’ with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — On Tuesday, 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward revealed that he had been dealing with a core muscle injury for multiple years. The All-Pro was on the side field doing rehabilitation work during mandatory minicamp and expects to be back on …

The Eagles currently are conducting their first mandatory minicamp of coach Nick Sirianni’s tenure; he’d previously not conducted one. For his inaugural mandatory offseason session, Sirianni has former Giants running back Saquon Barkley in the fold. “It’s really nice to see him in green,” Sirianni told reporters on Tuesday. “And I know, you know, it’s really nice to see him …

Caleb Williams cadence mastery is vital top priority for rookie early in Bears’ QB development plan originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A few things have become commonplace while watching quarterback Caleb Williams during the Bears’ offseason program. The first is the “wow” throws that come with rare arm talent. Williams has made several impressive throws …

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is used to hearing heckles from New York Giants fans, especially after how last season ended for Philadelphia. Well aware that his squad underperformed after beginning the season at a histroic 10-1 pace, going 1-5 over their final seven games and losing in the wild-card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sirianni is not shying …