Brandon Aiyuk The 49ers are currently without WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) as well as WR Brandon Aiyuk, for whom the media received an update on via GM John Lynch. “Brandon’s tracking in a good way with his knee, and you’ve just got to kind of let that play out,” Lynch said, via 49ersWebzone.com. “We’re not going to put him out there until he’s ready, but we’re excited with … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers, Cardinals
AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers Chargers WR Ladd McConkey had a breakout rookie campaign last season with 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. When appearing on the Chargers Weekly Podcast, OC Greg Roman said McConkey showed intelligence beyond his years in 2024 and they are looking forward to his continued growth. “Ladd was such a — not a surprise — but he was such a weapon,” Roman … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Dont’e Thornton, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Stetson Bennett, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers director of player personnel Tariq Ahmad called third-round LB Nick Martin one of the “consensus guys” on their draft board. “He definitely was one of our consensus guys,” Ahmad said, via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “We had him at that combine interview and everyone was extremely excited about him. He was a guy we were targeting.” Ahmad said Martin’s being a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Stetson Bennett, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
NFC Notes: Davante Adams, Trey Benson, Ricky Pearsall, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall is motivated by the contract QB Brock Purdy has received and says he is learning more about his quarterback every day this offseason. “It’s super motivating for everybody, I feel like,” Pearsall said of Purdy‘s contract, via NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. “But it’s also something that he’s deserved and worked through, you know. Just seeing his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Davante Adams, Trey Benson, Ricky Pearsall, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
NFC Notes: George Kittle, Calais Campbell, Alaric Jackson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers 49ers TE George Kittle is hopeful that other tight ends will continue to outdo his recent contract in order to push the market forward at the position. “The only way for the tight end market to continue to grow is if everybody’s getting paid,” Kittle said on the The Dan Patrick Show. “That’s the only way to do it. You can’t just have one guy do it and then it just … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: George Kittle, Calais Campbell, Alaric Jackson, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams