49ers Per the Athletic’s Matt Barrows, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said WR Brandon Aiyuk was “extremely distant since he got hurt,” tearing his ACL back in Week 7 of last year. Barrows is doubtful the 49ers will be able to trade Aiyuk, and instead he expects San Francisco to release him so both sides can turn the page from each other. Cardinals Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jonathan Gannon, Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Trent Williams, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
49ers San Francisco has had to battle through injuries to remain in the playoff race. Key players have gone down, but the team is still squarely in the mix. “We lost guys that’s the heart and soul of the team,” 49ers OT Trent Williams said, via The Athletic. “So, I’d be lying to just say I was ready to roll with the next guy. It took some time, man. We had to, you know, for … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Trent Williams, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks
NFC Notes: Ricky Pearsall, Kyren Williams, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was asked if he was concerned about the fact that his knee issue is still lingering. “Umm … I wouldn’t say, like, I’m super concerned,” he said, via The Athletic. “I don’t really know what’s going on with it, to be honest. I’ve gotta get some imaging done to it to see what exactly it is. But it’s probably the same (stuff) I was dealing with before. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ricky Pearsall, Kyren Williams, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
Seahawks Signing TE Eric Saubert To One-Year Extension
Jordan Schultz reports that the Seahawks are signing TE Eric Saubert to a one-year contract extension. Saubert is returning from injured reserve, and the team mainly uses him as both a run and pass blocker. Saubert, 31, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. After two seasons in Atlanta, Saubert was traded to the Patriots, but New England … [Read more...] about Seahawks Signing TE Eric Saubert To One-Year Extension
Seahawks Made Several Roster Moves
The Seahawks announced several roster moves on Saturday, including activating TE Eric Saubert and C Jalen Sundell from injured reserve. Jordan Schultz reports that the team is also re-signing Saubert to a one-year contract extension. In other moves, Seattle is placing TE Elijah Arroyo on injured reserve and activating rookie DT Rylie Mills from the physically unable to perform … [Read more...] about Seahawks Made Several Roster Moves