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With the celebration of the San Francisco 49ers’ upset over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, there was also concern.
Standout left tackle Trent Williams sustained an ankle injury during the win and was seen on crutches after the game.
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Williams’ X-rays were negative and he’ll be managed during practice this week, but his status for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams is uncertain.
There’s better news for wide receiver/wide back Deebo Samuel who was seen limping in Saturday’s game. Shanahan said Samuel took a helmet to the knee, but should be at practice on Wednesday.
Cornerback Ambry Thomas (knee), who was inactive on Saturday, has a much better chance of playing versus the Rams on Sunday than he did Saturday, Shanahan said.
Running back Jeff Wilson, who was injured and ruled out early versus the Packers, has a low-ankle sprain and has a chance to play Sunday.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is excited about the prospects of being coached by the offensive-minded Kevin O’Connell.
The Cincinnati Bengals ended their practices inside the University of Cincinnati on Saturday ahead of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan and general manager Trent Baalke formally introduced new head coach Doug Pederson in a news conference on Saturday afternoon.
The Green Bay Packers’ premature postseason exit forced the franchise to again face the future sooner than anticipated. Team president and CEO Mark Murphy addressed the road ahead on Saturday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo Saturday morning to all 32 teams in which he said they “must acknowledge” that the results of their efforts to promote diversity with respect to head coaches “have been unacceptable.”
Following an AFC Divisional Round defeat that saw Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throw three interceptions in a loss to the Super Bowl-bound Cincinnati Bengals, the QB’s weathered a storm of criticism. However, he’s also garnered support aplenty, the latest coming from Pro Bowl teammate Rodger Saffold.
Anthony Lynn is joining the San Francisco 49ers as their assistant head coach, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports.
The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Friday evening.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach and Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is being hired as the new Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday evening.
Following 18 years with the team, Baltimore Ravens president Dick Cass is retiring and Sashi Brown will be his successor, the team announced Friday.
The first Rams-Bengals injury designations were released for Super Bowl LVI, which is just nine days away.
Pete Carroll has promoted from within for his newest defensive coordinator. The Seahawks are expected to name Clint Hurtt their latest DC. Hurtt has spent the past five seasons as Seattle’s defensive line coach.
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