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FILE A San Francisco 49ers player sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers in San Francisco, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement to take over English soccer club Leeds with NBA players Larry Nance Jr. and T.J. McConnell joining the ownership group as minority investors. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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FILE- Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders runs after a catch during NFL football practices in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, May 22, 2023. Sanders joined the Panthers as a free agent this offseason, signing a four-year, $25 million contract helping Carolina offset the loss of Christian McCaffrey, who was traded away early last season as the team was in the midst of a roster makeover. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miles Sanders relishing anticipated role as Carolina Panthers' 3-down back

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback coach Brian Griese talks with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the NFL football team's organized team activities in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break

By Josh Dubow Jun. 08, 2023 03:00 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) addresses the media following an NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday May 23, 2023. Discounting the cryptic messages Stefon Diggs posted on social media a few months ago and his absence from the start of voluntary practices this week, Miller expects the receiver to be back better than ever in time for the team's mandatory minicamp next month.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Von Miller's desire to eliminate artificial turf is personal

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 08, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave speaks to reporters after an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers 'ecstatic' to have Javon Hargrave on their side to bolster pass rush

By Josh Dubow Jun. 07, 2023 07:24 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
McCarthy brings an 'edge' to Cowboys offense with return to play-calling

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 07, 2023 06:21 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel, left, and Brandon Aiyuk take part in an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Free of distractions, 49ers' Deebo Samuel looks to bounce back from 'awful' 2022

By Josh Dubow Jun. 06, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) leaves after a win against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Drake Jackson’s promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2023 04:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold takes part in an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program

By Josh Dubow May. 31, 2023 08:41 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) walks on the field during NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status

By Josh Dubow May. 24, 2023 05:34 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers optimistic QB Brock Purdy will be healthy to start season opener

By Josh Dubow May. 23, 2023 07:42 PM EDT

FILE - Fans at Levi's Stadium watch the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 22, 2023. The Super Bowl will return to the Bay Area in 2026 for its 60th edition at the home of the 49ers. NFL owners approved the site at their spring meetings. This will be the third time for the big game in the Bay Area. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
Super Bowl goes back to Bay Area; 49ers to host in 2026 at Levi's Stadium

By Josh Dubow May. 22, 2023 06:34 PM EDT

NFL expands sports medicine diversity program to 19 schools

By Dave Campbell May. 22, 2023 06:04 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL has expanded a program for minorities and women in sports medicine, aiming to increase diversity among athletic trainers and medical...

NFL Commissioner Roger Godell attends the NFL Owners Meetings at the Omni Hotel Monday, May 22, 2023 in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games

By Dave Campbell May. 22, 2023 03:18 PM EDT

FILE 0 Muhammad Ali visits the film set of "The Dirty Dozen" with, from left, Jim Brown, Rahaman Ali, Clint Walker at Morkyate, Bedfordshire, England, Aug. 5, 1966. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with his wife, Monique, by his side, according to a spokeswoman for Brown's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/File)
NFL great Jim Brown sought solutions in a lifetime devoted to activism

By Eddie Pells May. 20, 2023 08:00 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance stands on the field before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Rangers at Athletics 5/14/2023

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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks speaks to reporters before the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
New 49ers DC Steve Wilks looks to build on defense's past successes

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2023 07:59 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during an NFL football news conference at the Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7 to kick off the 2023 NFL season. And NFL fans will get their first look at star quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Jets uniform when New York faces the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” on Sept. 11. That's according to early details released Thursday, May 11, 2023, on this year’s NFL schedule. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets' Rodgers on MNF

By Rob Maaddi May. 11, 2023 10:31 AM EDT

Dolphins agree to 1-year deal with tight end Tyler Kroft

May. 09, 2023 12:34 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are adding depth and experience at tight end by agreeing on Tuesday to a one-year deal with Tyler Kroft, according to...

49ers sign QB Brandon Allen, 2 others to 1-year deals

May. 08, 2023 02:23 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers signed quarterback Brandon Allen, defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and tight end Troy Fumagalli to one-year deals...