49ers 49ers John Lynch recounted a time during day 3 of the 2024 draft where the team nearly missed out on making a pick because HC Kyle Shanahan was trying to help delegate the pick. “There are some gnarly close calls,” Lynch said, via Niners Wire. “Last year in the fourth round we took a receiver, Jake Cowing. And were having trade discussions on that. So we got down to like … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: John Lynch, Will Johnson, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
AFC Notes: Omarion Hampton, Geno Smith, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
Broncos Broncos second-round RB RJ Harvey said heading to UCF in college and transitioning from quarterback to running back was a blessing for him. “I played quarterback all throughout my life and all throughout high school, got to UCF and had to change my position at UCF,” Harvey said, via Broncos Wire. “They actually recruited me in high school as a running back, but I was … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Omarion Hampton, Geno Smith, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders
Raiders Signing S Jonathan Sutherland
Per Aaron Wilson, the Raiders are signing former Giants and Seahawks S Jonathan Sutherland to a contract after a tryout at the rookie minicamp. Sutherland, 26, was born in Canada and joined the Seahawks’ practice squad back in 2023. He was later released and signed by the Giants, yet was waived once more due to injury. This offseason he was invited to the Raiders’ rookie … [Read more...] about Raiders Signing S Jonathan Sutherland
Raiders Signing LB Jaylon Smith
Adam Schefter reports that the Raiders are signing LB Jaylon Smith to a contract after a successful tryout with the team. Smith, 29, was a second-round pick by the Cowboys out of Notre Dame in the 2016 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $6,494,970 rookie contract. Smith was headed into his fourth season when he signed a five-year, $64 million extension in 2019. The Cowboys made … [Read more...] about Raiders Signing LB Jaylon Smith
NFC Notes: Jarquez Hunter, Will Johnson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers The 49ers used their first five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on defensive players. Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous executive who thinks San Francisco “lost their way” over the last year, and their approach in this year’s draft was to rediscover their defensive identity. “I have no issue with it,” one executive said. “They are realizing they have lost their … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jarquez Hunter, Will Johnson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams