Zach Strief limited as Saints place Bryce Harris on injured reserveJosh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Saints finished Sunday’s loss to the 49ers with their fourth-string right tackle on the field and they may be in similar straits against the Falcons on Thursday night. New Orleans announced Tuesday that tackle Bryce Harris has been placed on injured… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Arizona Cardinals could see the return of defensive end Calais Campbell and tight end Todd Heap this Sunday as the team tries to end a seven game losing streak against the New York Jets. Campbell has missed the last two games for the Cardinals with … |
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Chris Givens giving Rams needed weaponNov 27, 2012
It's tougher to say the St. Louis Rams lack weapons to help Sam Bradford in the passing game. Rookie fourth-round choice Chris Givens is changing the dynamic. Givens is averaging 21.2 yards per reception. The routes he runs average 17.0 yards past the l… |
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Bowman gets an offer he can’t refuseNov 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com At a time when few young players are signing long-term deals, 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman has decided to take the money and run — before he can’t run anymore. Per a league source, the deal that Bowman accepted includes less than $8 million in full… |
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Slideshow: Your NFC West fan photosNov 27, 2012
San Francisco 49ers fans showed up in decent numbers for the team's recent game at New Orleans. No one would have known 49ers fans were there by the nearly deafening noise Saints fans made in the Superdome, but there were more red jerseys inside and out… |
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49ers, star LB Bowman agree to 5-year dealNov 27, 2012
Adam Schefter, ESPN.com The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a five-year contract extension with linebacker NaVorro Bowman that will tie him to the team through the 2018 season, the team announced Tuesday. |
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NaVorro Bowman signs with 49ers through 2018Nov 27, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The 49ers have locked up one of their top defensive players for six more seasons. Shortly after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the 49ers and linebacker NaVorro Bowman were close to completing a contract extension that will keep Bowman in San Francis… |
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49ers' to-do list lighter after Bowman dealNov 27, 2012
NaVorro Bowman has joined Daryl Washington and James Laurinaitis as NFC West inside linebackers with new contract extensions in 2012. The San Francisco 49ers announced a five-year deal with Bowman after ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that an agreement wou… |
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Cardinals, 49ers adjust as injuries hitNov 27, 2012
NFC West teams have taken a couple tough injury hits this week. The Arizona Cardinals placed center Lyle Sendlein on injured reserve Tuesday morning. The San Francisco 49ers did the same with running back Kendall Hunter and receiver Kyle Williams later … |
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Niners have big decision to make on Alex SmithNov 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Sunday, FOX’s Jay Glazer pointed out that the 49ers could part ways with quarterback Alex Smith, given that he has $8.5 million due in 2013. We’ve gotten a look at the contract, and which lays out the specific formula andtimetable. For starters, Sm… |
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Harbaugh will name 49ers' W13 starter on WednesdayNov 27, 2012
Harbaugh will name 49ers' W13 starter on Wednesday |
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Reaching back for 49ers QB parallelsNov 27, 2012
It's tough finding recent parallels for the San Francisco 49ers' current quarterback situation. The decision facing the 49ers, who have yet to name a starter for Week 13, bears loose resemblance to the decision Buffalo faced in replacing Doug Flutie for… |
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Report: Kendall Hunter out for seasonNov 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The 49ers have impressive depth at the skill positions. And that depth is about to get tested. Running back Kendall Hunter is out for the season with an ankle injury, according to Mike Garafolo of USA Today. Hunter joins receiver Kyle Williams as key … |
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Did the 49ers' QB change damage their Super Bowl hopes? Hardly, history says. Not only has such a move been done before, but it's been done with success. Don Banks explains. |
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NFL: Week 12 knee-jerk reactionsNov 27, 2012
You’ve heard the chatter by the sports pundits and on the talk shows. Heck, you might even have heard it here. So, are the knee-jerk reactions about your team based in reality? Our NFL bloggers weigh in. |
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With Williams out, 49ers bring Chad Hall inNov 27, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com With Kyle Williams out for the year with a torn ACL, the 49ers are looking for cover at receiver and returner. According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the 49ers are going to sign former Eagles wideout/return man Chad Hall to the practice squad. Tha… |
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NFC West Stock WatchNov 27, 2012
FALLING 1. Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks. Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner face potential four-game suspensions for allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs. News of their troubles broke shortly after Seattle suffered a 24-21 defeat at the Miami Do… |
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Silver linings: Cardinals vs. RamsNov 27, 2012
The facts: The Arizona Cardinals fell to 4-7 with a 31-17 home defeat to the St. Louis Rams in Week 12. The upside: Even the worst defeats tend to feature a bright spot or two. Running back Beanie Wells scored two rushing touchdowns in his first game ba… |
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'Geez, he is small' and other observationsNov 27, 2012
Quarterback-related comments from coaches caught my attention coming out of Week 12. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Joe Philbin, Miami Dolphins coach, one day after a 24-21 victory over Seattle: "You know, he didn't do anything for me to think … |
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Around the NFC West: History lessonsNov 27, 2012
Around the NFC West: Nov. 27, 2012 A few NFC West history lessons coming out of Week 12: Seattle, with its 24-21 defeat at Miami, became the eighth team since 1940 to lose a game despite committing no turnovers, forcing at least one and returning a kick… |
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Carroll expects to have CBs Sherman, BrownerNov 27, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expects to have his starting cornerbacks available this Sunday in Chicago. |
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Cardinals stick with QB Lindley while Kolb healsNov 27, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Arizona Cardinals are sticking with rookie Ryan Lindley at quarterback, at least until Kevin Kolb is healthy enough to play. |
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Browner, Sherman continue to deny taking PEDsNov 27, 2012
Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner continue to deny that they have ever taken performance-enhancing substances despite facing four-game suspensions for testing positive. According to Mike Garafolo of the USA Today, Sherman … |
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Fourth and Short: Niners Could Use a Closer QBNov 27, 2012
With the ascension of Colin Kaepernick into the starting spot at quarterback for the 49ers seemingly complete, San Francisco is left with a very notic... |
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