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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the span of a few seconds, Brock Purdy stepped into the same world of hurt that Bo Nix has called home all offseason. A handful of 11-on-11 reps into Thursday’s joint practice with the Broncos, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan’s freewheeling offense started spinning its wheels in the trenches. John Franklin-Myers and D.J. Jones …

5) Konata Mumpfield continues to shine. The rookie wide receiver made a tough catch on third down early on in team drills on a pass from quarterback Stetson Bennett. The separation and hands Mumpfield showed in training camp carried over into Tuesday’s joint practice, drawing praise on a couple of other catches from wide receivers coach Eric Yarber. Defense 6) …

The Eagles have agreed to trade defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV to the Raiders for cornerback Jakorian Bennett, according to a league source and sources from both teams. The trade is contingent on physicals for both players. From the Eagles’ standpoint, the deal signals how their cornerback battle, between Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson, has stagnated. Ringo has been inconsistent; …

Jaguars rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter remains a 10-1 proposition to win offensive rookie of the year, and 8-1 to win defensive rookie of the year. His head coach, Liam Coen, thinks Hunter can win both. “I do think it’s possible,” Coen told Rich Eisen on Monday. “You know, he is committed, man. Like, he is committed to driving, not just …

Dolphins hand out their biggest contract of the 2025 offseason — and still manage to land one of the NFL’s best values at defensive tackle  A to Z Sports Fins make Sieler their highest-paid defensive player  ESPN Dolphins, DT Zach Sieler agree to three-year, $64 million contract extension  NFL.com Dolphins sign Zach Sieler to extension  The Phinsider Dolphins, Zach Sieler agree to three-year extension  NBC …

In a move geared for the stretch run, the Lynx stunned the WNBA by trading for veteran DiJonai Carrington on Sunday. Averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists this season, Carrington, 27, has emerged as one of the best defensive guards in league due to her length and tenacity. Carrington, a second round pick out of Baylor in 2021, …

Eagles 2025 training camp practice notes, Day 7: Young interior defensive linemen are emerging  PhillyVoice Rookie LB Jihaad Campbell bolstering Eagles’ overhauled defense  ESPN Eagles training camp observations: Saquon Barkley brings the juice  NBC Sports Philadelphia Spadaro: A six-pack of observations one week into Eagles Training Camp  Philadelphia Eagles Eagles practice updates live from training camp: Day 7  Bleeding Green Nation Source link

The Phillies on Thursday traded for Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. The Phillies are sending outfielder Hendry Mendez and righty Geremy Villoria to the Twins, according to league sources. A February signee for a modest $6.25 million, Bader has exceeded expectations this season. Largely brought in as a defensive specialist, the 2021 Gold Glove …

Vikings training camp explodes with pads: J.J. McCarthy’s growth, Greenard’s dominance, UDFA surprises! In this gripping episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness delivers fresh insights straight from TCO Performance Center after the Minnesota Vikings’ first padded practice of 2025. Joined by producer Dave Stefano, Forness breaks down the highs and lows, from QB J.J. McCarthy’s steady progress to …

Josh Metellus has gone from a sixth-round pick in 2020 to one of the highest paid safeties in the NFL. The former Michigan Wolverine has agreed to a three-year extension with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Saturday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport, the deal is for $36 million and can reach $42 million with incentives. Metellus, who didn’t …