The 49ers might have had an inkling the NFL’s new kickoff rule was going to pass. While San Francisco voted against it, the adoption of the new rule Tuesday at the NFL’s annual league meetings brings into focus the impetus behind a handful of the 49ers’ offseason additions. Part of San Francisco’s signings in the first couple free agency waves included cornerbacks Chase Lucas … [Read more...] about 49ers free agent signings might’ve been made with new kickoff rule in mind
Archives for March 2024
All designated teams for NFL international games in 2024
For the fifth year in a row, the Raiders won’t be traveling abroad to play a game. This year the NFL will be playing five games internationally this season, including their first ever game in South America. All the the “home” teams have been announced, none of whom are teams the Raiders face in a road game. Those designated teams are as follows: Chicago Bears in London … [Read more...] about All designated teams for NFL international games in 2024
Offseason Plan, Aiyuk Update; 4 Takeaways from the NFL Annual League Meeting
John Lynch shared his evaluation of the 49ers free agency signings thus far, player health updates and more from the NFL Annual League Meeting. … [Read more...] about Offseason Plan, Aiyuk Update; 4 Takeaways from the NFL Annual League Meeting
The NFL approves the proposal to move the trade deadline back one week
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Plus, a look at the new kickoff rule and a Christmas day game. The NFL approved a handful of rule changes and bylaws Tuesday morning. The new kickoff rule will impact every team. Here are some cliff notes from the NFL’s hybrid kickoff: More returns are guaranteed, as any kick between the 20 and the end zone must … [Read more...] about The NFL approves the proposal to move the trade deadline back one week
Why Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen this week
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images History suggests that blockbuster trades don’t happen in April outside of outliers. The Brandon Aiyuk saga continued on Monday, with John Lynch publically stating that the San Francisco 49ers are working towards a deal with Aiyuk and that the receiver isn’t available. That led to the newly-accustomed emoji-filled response from … [Read more...] about Why Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen this week