49ers Elevated QB Adrian Martinez and WR Malik Turner from their practice squad. Placed OL Spencer Burford on injured reserve. Bears Elevated DB Dallis Flowers and LB Carl Jones from their practice squad. Placed OL Kiran Amegadjie and CB Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve. Signed DE Tanoh Kpassagnon to their active roster from their practice squad. Broncos Elevated FB Adam … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/20
AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers Chargers WR Ladd McConkey described how the unit went from trying to figure out who they were into a position of strength. “Last year we had some growing pains as a whole from top to bottom,” McConkey said, via ESPN. “Just trying to match, trying to figure out our roles, figure out who we’re going to be. And now I feel like we’ve kind of homed in on that. We’re all … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ladd McConkey, Patrick Mahomes, Geno Smith, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Josh Jobe, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder, toe) was limited at practice on Wednesday, per HC Kyle Shanahan. (Nick Wagoner) It is possible Purdy could serve as the No. 2 quarterback in this game, Shanahan said. (Matt Maiocco) Purdy was a limited practice again on Thursday. Rams New Rams CB Tre Brown is on his third team in the NFC West after signing in Los Angeles. He was drafted … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Josh Jobe, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
Kyle Shanahan: ‘Highly Unlikely’ Brock Purdy Starts In Week 3
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Friday that it’s “highly unlikely” QB Brock Purdy will start for them against the Cardinals in Week 3. Shanahan did, however, say that Purdy has made a “lot of progress.” This, of course, means that Mac Jones is likely to draw in second start of the season with Purdy officially questionable with a toe injury. Schefter previously … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: ‘Highly Unlikely’ Brock Purdy Starts In Week 3
AFC Notes: Xavier Worthy, Geno Smith, Pete Carroll, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders
Broncos Broncos TE Evan Engram recorded just three receptions in Week 1 and one reception in Week 2. When asked about his lack of usage, Engram responded that they have a lot of playmakers and are running the ball well. “I mean, we’ve got playmakers all over the place,” Engram said, via Mike Klis. “We all have a role, and we were running the ball pretty well, and we have a lot … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Xavier Worthy, Geno Smith, Pete Carroll, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders