49ers receiver/running back Deebo Samuel has reported to mandatory minicamp, though he watched the session from the side. That Samuel showed up to the practices could be a sign that talks are progressing on a new contract for the offensive weapon with the club. But even though Samuel requested a trade and had not participated [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: I think our relationship with Deebo Samuel has always been alright
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B.J. Finney retires after seven NFL seasons
Free agent guard B.J. Finney is retiring from the NFL for medical reasons, Kellis Robinett of the Kansas City Star reports. He played seven games, with two starts at left guard in place of J.C. Hassenauer, last season for the Steelers. He went on injured reserve Dec. 15 with a back injury. Finney, 30, entered [more] … [Read more...] about B.J. Finney retires after seven NFL seasons
Kyle Shanahan: It didn’t make sense for Jimmy Garoppolo to stop his rehab for minicamp
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo currently remains on the 49ers roster, but the team excused him from its mandatory minicamp this week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that a significant part of why the team did that was to not impede Garoppolo’s progress in his rehab from offseason shoulder surgery. “All his rehab is down [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: It didn’t make sense for Jimmy Garoppolo to stop his rehab for minicamp
Aaron Rodgers: Packers made a competitive offer to Davante Adams
Aaron Rodgers announced on March 8 he was returning to the Packers for 2022. Nine days later, the Packers traded All-Pro receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders. Pete Doughterty of ESPN asked Rodgers on Tuesday whether the quarterback was “taken aback” when Adams told Rodgers he wanted to leave. Rodgers defended General Manager Brian Gutekunst [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers: Packers made a competitive offer to Davante Adams
Melvin Gordon has been meeting with Russell Wilson, will attend minicamp next week after skipping OTAs
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon referenced something longtime NFL coach Anthony Lynn told him when asked about his decision to skip the team’s OTAs this offseason. Gordon said Lynn “told me a long time ago a running back only has so many cuts in him” and he decided to hold onto his until there’s more [more] … [Read more...] about Melvin Gordon has been meeting with Russell Wilson, will attend minicamp next week after skipping OTAs