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FILE - In this May 11, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush, left, catches the ball during pass defense drills at NFL football practice in Pittsburgh. First-round pick Bush will get a chance to show his eye-opening debut _ when the inside linebacker made 10 tackles against Tampa Bay _ was a taste of things to come. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Aloha: Rams and Cowboys face off in Honolulu

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan, center, looks on as his son, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (not shown), directs his team during a combined NFL football training camp with the San Francisco 49ers at the Broncos' headquarters Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Garoppolo bounces back from 5-interception nightmare

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 16, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick wants to play in the NFL, even if he has to compete to get on the field. A source close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: “Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest level and is in the best shape of his life.” Kaepernick released a video earlier this week saying: “5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Column: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFL

By Paul Newberry Aug. 15, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 10, 2019 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass during a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Jimmy Garoppolo had a practice to forget in his final session before facing an opposing defense for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee injury last September. Garoppolo threw interceptions on five straight pass attempts at practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in by far his worst session in his return from the torn ACL that cut short his 2018 season after three games.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Garoppolo has no good, very bad practice day for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2019 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York. The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
Jay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick

By Mesfin Fekadu Aug. 14, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, file photograph, Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, (10) confers with wide receiver coach Zach Azzanni during an NFL football training camp session in Englewood, Colo. Emmanuel Sanders' comeback was more complex than most people realized. The Denver Broncos' 32-year-old receiver revealed this week that he had surgeries on both ankles in the offseason, one to repair his left Achilles tendon which he tore in practice last December and one on his right ankle a month later.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Emmanuel Sanders had surgery on both ankles

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 13, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York. The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
NFL teaming with Jay-Z on entertainment and social activism

By Barry Wilner Aug. 13, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) talks with quarterback Matt Ryan, right, during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Freeman could join Ryan as Falcons' starters against Jets

By Charles Odum Aug. 13, 2019 02:59 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey takes part in kicking drills during the NFL football team's training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Specialist spots still in flux, as Vikings add kicker/punter

By Dave Campbell Aug. 12, 2019 07:45 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (17) scores against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Donovan Olumba during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers rookie receivers show flashes in exhibition opener

By Josh Dubow Aug. 12, 2019 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Deon Cain gestures during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Cain waited a lifetime to show he could play in the NFL. One innocuous cut in last year’s preseason opener put his dream on hold. Now, almost exactly 12 months later, the former Clemson standout looks as good as new. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Colts receiver making impressive comeback from knee injury

By Michael Marot Aug. 12, 2019 02:42 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Shon Coleman, center left, is helped onto a cart during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
49ers lose backup OL Shon Coleman to serious leg injury

By Josh Dubow Aug. 11, 2019 03:38 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Mahomes leads Chiefs to TD in 38-17 win over Bengals

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2019 12:25 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
49ers beat Cowboys 17-9 in exhibition opener

By Josh Dubow Aug. 11, 2019 12:21 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott smiles while warming up before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers 8/10/2019

Aug. 10, 2019 08:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick wants to play in the NFL, even if he has to compete to get on the field. A source close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: “Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest level and is in the best shape of his life.” Kaepernick released a video earlier this week saying: “5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Seahawks-49ers 1/1/2017

Aug. 09, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smikes on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Colin Kaepernick wants to play in the NFL, even if he has to compete to get on the field. A source close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: “Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest level and is in the best shape of his life.” Kaepernick released a video earlier this week saying: “5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready.” (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP Source: Kaepernick ready to compete to play

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 09, 2019 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Blake Bortles throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Irvine, Calif. Bortles gets his first opportunity to show if an offseason with coach Sean McVay has led to improvement. Bortles signed with Los Angeles following his first five seasons in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
49ers coach Shanahan would be fine with no preseason games

By The Associated Press Aug. 09, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, right, throws a pass at the team's NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, July 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Beathard, Mullens to split time when 49ers host Cowboys

By Grant Cohn Aug. 08, 2019 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys free safety Xavier Woods (25) participates in drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas. Despite an offseason of talk about potential replacements, Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods are still the starting safeties for the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Despite talk, Cowboys haven't replaced safeties Woods, Heath

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 07, 2019 08:06 PM EDT