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The 49ers offensive line tested in camp without All-Pro Trent Williams
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers haven't made substantial investments in the offensive line, believing coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme and a deep group of playmakers can make up for any deficiencies. That theory is being put to the test early in training camp when...
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton wants to become more versatile like Christian McCaffrey
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton is eager to become a more versatile, well-rounded running back entering his third season at North Carolina. Hey, even second-team All-Americans need goals. Hampton was fifth in the nation in rushing last season with 1,504 yards...
Kyle Shanahan says Bill Belichick turned down an offer to join the 49ers staff
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is widely viewed as one of the top offensive minds in football. He tried to add perhaps the greatest defensive coach of all time to the 49ers staff this offseason. Shanahan told “ The TK Show Podcast ”...
The 49ers are missing 2 stars with Trent Williams holding out of camp and Brandon Aiyuk holding in
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp on Wednesday there was much more intrigue about the players not on the field than the ones taking part in practice. All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is holding out as he seeks a more lucrative contract,...
Edge rusher Randy Gregory placed on restricted list after failing to report to Bucs training camp
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Edge rusher Randy Gregory was a no-show for the start of Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp and placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list Tuesday. The 31-year-old who's also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers signed a one-year,...
49ers have no intention of dealing Brandon Aiyuk despite his trade request
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players. General manager John Lynch said there are no...
Packers boost quarterback depth by signing Jacob Eason
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed Jacob Eason to give them a third quarterback to participate in training camp workouts. Eason joins second-year pro Sean Clifford and rookie seventh-round pick Michael Pratt. Packers starting quarterback Jordan Love is in camp...
Fred Warner picked as the top linebacker in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Fred Warner excels at just about every aspect of playing linebacker in the NFL, from stopping the run, covering receivers and tight ends downfield and even the occasional blitz. The fiery leader of the San Francisco 49ers defense was voted the overwhelming choice as the top...
Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers, AP source says
Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven’t made progress on a new contract, a person familiar with the star wide receiver’s decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity...
Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy's retirement next summer
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team’s president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy. Policy, the son of former San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns president Carmen...
