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In recent months, the 49ers have made adjustments to the contracts for both wide receiver Deebo Samuel and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. Both contracts have notable potential outs following the 2024 NFL season, and it appears that San Francisco intends to act on one of those

In the offseason ahead of the 2024-25 NFL season, there was a belief that some veteran running backs like Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and others were too expensive to keep. As a result, there are probably a few GM’s in the NFL that sympathize with the sleepless nights of New

Today’s minor transactions: Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders Designated to return from IR: TE Colson Yankoff Placed on IR: DT Haggai Ndubuisi A former first-round pick, Cine will get a third chance in Philadelphia. The Georgia-product has failed to gain much traction at his first

An underwhelming year didn’t change how the San Francisco 49ers view quarterback Brock Purdy.  Next season, Purdy is entering the final year of his rookie contract ( a four-year, $3.7M deal). On Wednesday, 49ers general manager John Lynch signaled they plan to extend their franchise QB. “Listen, I think what

Wednesday’s reserve/futures deals around the NFL: Indianapolis Colts: T Jack Wilson Washington Commanders TE Lawrence Cager, T Anim Dankwah, RB Demetric Felton This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

The first games of the NFL’s wild-card weekend haven’t even kicked off yet, but mock draft season never ends.  Whether it’s before the season starts or a few days before the playoffs, we’ve been getting 2025 NFL mock drafts at a steady clip for much of the 2024 season. It’s

The Jaguars began their head coaching search by submitting an initial list of eight candidates they wish to interview. Another slip has been issued, adding to the staffers on the team’s radar. Jacksonville has requested an interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the team announced on Wednesday. This marks

With the regular season completed, the focus for most NFL teams has turned to the draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. Before the first week of the NFL playoffs, Yardbarker NFL writers assess the greatest need for every team in the NFC. (Per NFL.com, here is the current NFL

After interviewing for the Jets’ open general manager position back in December, former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has continued his efforts to return to an NFL front office. Per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, Dimitroff is set to interview for the same job in Tennessee. Dimitroff has been out of

Despite inquiries from NFL teams, North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick reportedly plans to stay put.   On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini tweeted that Belichick has “no plans to return to the NFL” and is recruiting prospects in New Jersey.  In December 2024, Belichick, 72, signed a

The Patriots have submitted a request to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Glenn has now been requested by all six teams with a head coaching vacancy. He led Detroit’s defense to a top-1o scoring finish this season despite a myriad of injuries at all

While quarterbacks get the majority of the attention in the NFL playoffs, those narratives can be wrecked by a particularly motivated defensive lineman. This postseason features many of the games most elite game-wreckers, including Houston’s Danielle Hunter. In his first year as a Texan, Hunter tallied 12 sacks and eclipsed

The 49ers are promoting Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, per NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, though head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he will retain play-calling duties. Kubiak, who was the offensive passing game specialist in 2024, will become the 49ers’ first coach since Mike McDaniel to hold the title. There

Who will step up to lead their teams to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs? Here are the players we believe have the best shot. Baltimore Ravens | Derrick Henry | RB Baltimore went 1-1 in last year’s playoffs, beating Houston 34-10 in the divisional round and losing 17-10

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has received interest from at least four teams for their head coaching vacancies, per veteran NFL insider Josina Anderson. The former Cardinals head coach recently expressed his desire to return to a top job “at some point,” but he may not be in a rush

It was previously reported that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was dealing with injuries to both of his knees before he was hobbled by a low ankle sprain and a hamstring issue during the club’s Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings back on Oct. 6.  For a piece published on Wednesday, Jets insider Connor Hughes of SNY

January 8th, 2025 at 12:49pm CST by Sam Robinson Steve Spagnuolo has used his Kansas City stay to stamp his credentials as one of the greatest coordinators in NFL history. Elevating a defense that had held Patrick Mahomes back in 2018, Spagnuolo has helped a Chiefs that suddenly has not

While it looked like Bill Belichick made a preemptive move to pass on the 2025 HC carousel, teams are interested in seeing if he would hop back on for a second straight year. Belichick took the top job in North Carolina last month, but he is now connected to NFL vacancies

While it looked like Bill Belichick made a preemptive move to pass on the 2025 HC carousel, teams are interested in seeing if he would hop back on for what would be a second straight year. Belichick took the North Carolina top job last month, but he is now being

Long before New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft parted ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick in January 2024, Kraft set up a succession plan that involved then-linebackers coach Jerod Mayo eventually serving as Belichick’s replacement.  Kraft dismissed Mayo earlier this week after a 4-13 season. For a piece published

Preparing to hire a fourth defensive coordinator in four years, the 49ers have a familiar name on the radar. As could be expected based on his success in San Francisco (and the Jets’ freefall after his early-season firing), Robert Saleh is a name to monitor in this search. Although the

Quarterback Jayden Daniels of the 12-5 Washington Commanders will enter the “Sunday Night Football” wild-card playoff game at the 10-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers as this season’s uncrowned Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner.  During a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin noted

Mentioned as a potential candidate last week, Joe Brady is indeed drawing interest for the Bears head coaching vacancy. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears have requested an interview with the Bills offensive coordinator. Following a stint in college, Brady served as the Panthers offensive coordinator between the 2020

After a record-setting rookie season, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua’s numbers dipped in 2024 thanks to a knee injury that cost him six regular season games. But with the NFL calendar turning to the post season, Rams fans will be looking to Nacua to replicate his outstanding individual

Tyron Smith‘s illustrious career may soon be coming to an end. The veteran offensive tackle revealed today that he’s considering retirement, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “I’ve got to make a lot of decisions going forward,” Smith said. “Within the next couple weeks, I have to decide what I’m going to

This year’s NFL awards races are some of the most competitive in recent years. Several outstanding candidates are worthy of consideration for each award, including Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year. Below are our

The nation’s top running back prospect has officially declared for the NFL Draft. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty announced on X that he’s heading to the NFL for the 2025 season. “I’m excited to announce I am declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft,” Jeanty said in part of his statement. “The

The New York Giants (3-14) will select third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Any other year that would be high enough to land a franchise quarterback, which the team desperately needs. However, this time, New York may have drawn the short straw. According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the Giants

Blake Corum‘s rookie season has officially come to an end. The Rams announced that they’ve placed the first-year running back on injured reserve. Corum suffered a fractured forearm during the Rams’ season finale. The injury will knock Corum out for the entire postseason, and the team has opened his roster

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the market for a new head coach after the firing of Antonio Pierce on Tuesday. That seems to be a recurring theme for the Raiders as they look to hire a fifth head coach since 2019. Yardbarker takes a look at the possible five

Today’s practice squad transactions: Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Washington Commanders Signed: DT Haggai Ndubuisi Released: OT Max Pircher To make room for veteran RB Ezekiel Elliott, the Chargers moved on from a veteran wideout. Laviska Shenault spent the majority of this season with the Seahawks,

The Dallas Cowboys recently released running back Ezekiel Elliott, but Elliott has a new home for the time being. On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Elliott to their practice squad. Shortly after Elliott’s signing was official, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was asked about Elliott at his Tuesday

Pete Carroll expressed interest in the Bears’ head coaching job, but the longtime Seahawks HC’s name was not included in the initial wave of interview requests. It is now. [RELATED: Pete Carroll Interested In Bears’ HC Job] The Bears are planning to meet with the Super Bowl-winning coach Thursday, ESPN.com’s

One of the few bright spots in a dismal 2024 campaign for the Dallas Cowboys was kicker Brandon Aubrey, who continued to be a be a weapon once the Cowboys crossed midfield. Aubrey made an NFL-best 14 field goals from 50 yards out or more, and finished just one field

After being passed over during the 2024 HC carousel, Mike Vrabel missing out this year would be borderline shocking. He has now been tied to every team with a vacancy; that includes the Raiders, who just made their Antonio Pierce firing official. The Patriots, however, have made the former Super

The Green Bay Packers (11-6) are the No. 7 seed on the NFC side of the playoffs, which means they’ll have to head to Philadelphia this weekend to take on the second-seeded Eagles (14-3). Ironically, the last time the Packers won the Super Bowl — which was Super Bowl XLV

After a bit of a delay, the Cowboys have responded to the Bears regarding Mike McCarthy. Dallas is blocking its head coach from meeting with Chicago brass for a lateral move, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Teams requesting meetings with other clubs’ HCs is certainly rare, but with McCarthy having coached

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen entered the 2024 NFL season with two major monkeys on his back – turnovers and the Kansas City Chiefs in the postseason. After a 13-4 regular season that was good enough to secure the two seed in the AFC playoffs, Allen has dealt with one

Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing the organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players through the offseason. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts: Arizona Cardinals DE Anthony Goodlow, OL Sincere Haynesworth, RB Zonovan Knight, NT P.J. Mustipher Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals

The Antonio Pierce era in Las Vegas is officially over. Pierce was fired Tuesday, after just one season as the head coach of the Raiders. Las Vegas went 4-13 in Year 1 of Pierce’s tenure, which was poor enough for owner Mark Davis to fire him.  Pierce was given the

The 49ers will be seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in four years. Nick Sorensen won’t return as the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2025, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. However, Sorensen’s stint in San Francisco may not be over. Maiocco adds that the 49ers are hoping they

The Dallas Cowboys have denied the Chicago Bears’ request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move sends a strong message as to what their plans for him and their head-coaching position might be. McCarthy’s contract is set to expire this month,

January 7th, 2025 at 8:06pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers A handful of playoff teams designated players for return from IR today, opening the 21-day window for activation. While there’s a chance these players are activated at

After nearly needing season-ending knee surgery, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to return for the team’s divisional-round playoff game next week. At a news conference on Tuesday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters he expects Montgomery to be available for the team’s first game of the

Trent Baalke‘s pattern of perseverance may well continue in Jacksonville. Despite many expecting the Jaguars to clean house and rumors about a potential in-season firing coming out, their GM remains following Doug Pederson‘s Black Monday firing. This has been a rather surprising development, but the former 49ers front office boss

To make room for the former Giants starter, the Vikings waived Brett Rypien. This marks the second time this year Rypien has been let go; the Bears released him in August. Rypien had resided on Minnesota’s active roster since signing with the team two days later. As this is a

After spending more than a month on the Vikings’ practice squad, Daniel Jones is making the move up. Minnesota is signing the veteran quarterback to its 53-man roster. To make room for the former Giants starter, the Vikings waived Brett Rypien. This marks the second time this year Rypien has

The Dallas Cowboys must realize that ignoring the Chicago Bears’ request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy won’t make it disappear. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Cowboys still haven’t replied to the Bears, who asked to speak with McCarthy on Monday. Not permitting the Bears to interview McCarthy

The Bears have not seen a coach stick around for a long-term stay since Lovie Smith, having seen Matt Nagy‘s tenure stop at four years and Matt Eberflus‘ end before Year 3 was done. As they hope to find a leader who can maximize Caleb Williams — or one whose

The Miami Dolphins insist they’ve resolved their issues with wide receiver Tyreek Hill, but questions about his future remain.  In a Tuesday news conference , Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Hill didn’t request a trade, even though he recently indicated he’ll play elsewhere next season.  “I’m out, bro,” Hill