49ers 49ers GM John Lynch said contract negotiations with QB Brock Purdy are still going in a “good direction” and is confident he’ll stay with the organization: “That’s Brock. He’s a pro. … We’re grateful for him and looking forward to having him as our QB a long time.” (Cam Inman) 49ers TE George Kittle is absent from voluntary workouts as he demands a new contract. Lynch … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Draft Buzz, George Kittle, Jalen Ramsey, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
NFC Notes: Rob Havenstein, Sam Howell, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said LB Dee Winters is ready to step up and fill the role left by LB Dre Greenlaw. “He plays to our style,” Shanahan said, via ESPN. “He loves to run and hit. I think he got a taste of that last year. … And now I think he’s just working on his body trying to improve so he can stay healthy and play the way that he does through a 17-game season. But … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rob Havenstein, Sam Howell, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
NFL Transactions: Monday 4/21
Bills Signed DB Tre’Davious White. Broncos Signed LS Zach Triner. Received an international player exemption for TE Thomas Yassmin. Browns Signed DB Nik Needham. Chargers Re-signed ERFA TE Tucker Fisk. Dolphins Received an international player exemption for OT Bayron Matos. Eagles Received an international player exemption for OT Laekin Vakalahi. Falcons Signed QB … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Monday 4/21
NFC Draft Rumors: Walter Nolen, Trade Buzz, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks
49ers ESPN’s Adam Schefter lists the 49ers as one of a long list of teams interested in trading down in the draft. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer highlights Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen as a sleeper pick for the 49ers with their first-round pick. Nolen is talented enough to be a high pick but Breer notes some teams have questions about his maturity. Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline … [Read more...] about NFC Draft Rumors: Walter Nolen, Trade Buzz, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks
AFC Notes: Joe Hortiz, Sean Payton, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton confirmed that the team will be looking to add to the backfield during next week’s draft. “There will be focus on the running back position,” Payton said, via PFT. “It’s a pretty good draft for running backs.” Chargers Following a postseason game where the Chargers combined for 45 yards outside of WR Ladd McConkey, adding another offensive weapon … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Hortiz, Sean Payton, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs