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Trey Lance began last year as the 49ers starting quarterback. But his time as QB1 didn’t last long, as he suffered a fractured ankle in just the second game of the season. Because Brock Purdy‘s elbow injury will keep him from participating in the offseason program, Lance will have a chance to take major reps [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: It’s going to be harder for Trey Lance to win starting job

Packers coach Matt LaFleur didn’t say much about Aaron Rodgers. He said a lot about Jordan Love. After one start in three seasons of backing up Rodgers, Love will become the team’s QB1 this season. “It’s going to be a different role for him certainly, and I think we all kind of have to temper [more] … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur: We all should temper our expectations for Jordan Love

A new number is coming soon for each team in the league. NFL owners approved the proposal to allow any player but offensive and defensive linemen to wear the No. 0, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Kickers and punters may also now wear any numeral between 0-49 and 90-99. The proposal was submitted [more] … [Read more...] about Owners approve proposal allowing players to wear No. 0

NFL owners voted down a proposal to change the starting yard line of the offense after a touchback on a punt, Albert Breer of SI.com reports. The Competition Committee had proposed the ball be put in play at the receiving team’s 25-yard line when a touchback occurs on a punt. The committee cited competitive equity, [more] … [Read more...] about Owners vote down proposed punt touchback rule, table proposal on kickoff fair catches

The 49ers are expecting to host another Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium soon. 49ers owner Jed York said today that the team is in the process of getting a $120 million loan from the NFL’s stadium fund for improvements on Levi’s Stadium that would make the stadium fit to host another Super Bowl. “My optimism [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers expect another Bay Area Super Bowl soon