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USA Today
5 hours ago
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- USA Today
Roster move, roster quality and other LA Rams news for Arizona Cardinals fans to know
Roster move, roster quality and other LA Rams news for Arizona Cardinals fans to know Checking in with the rest of the NFC West, some Rams news from the last week for Cardinals fans to know. We have completed another week in the NFL offseason, and that means it is time to check in with the rest of the NFC West and see what is going on with the Arizona Cardinals' division rivals. What is new with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams? Below are a few stories from the last week about the Rams that Cardinals fans should know. Great supporting cast The Rams have a solid group of players surrounding quarterback Matthew Stafford, including receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and running back Kyren Williams. One analyst considers it a top-10 supporting cast in the league. Rams add O-lineman The Rams added veteran offensive lineman David Quessenberry, who has 30 career starts and overcame Lymphoma at one point. But they aren't in top 10 for complete team While one analyst believes the Rams' supporting cast for Staff is in the top 10, does not believe the Rams are a top-10 complete roster. 3rd-year guard named 'X-factor' The Rams have a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, but PFF does not have a skill player or a defensive player as their X-factor for 2025. They name third-year guard Steve Avila for that. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
New punter, kicker approach and more 49ers news for Arizona Cardinals fans to know
New punter, kicker approach and more 49ers news for Arizona Cardinals fans to know Checking in with the rest of the NFC West, some 49ers news from the last week for Cardinals fans to know. We have completed another week in the NFL offseason, and that means it is time to check in with the rest of the NFC West and see what is going on with the Arizona Cardinals' division rivals. What is new with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams? Below are a few stories from the last week about the 49ers that Cardinals fans should know. Rookie Mykal Williams projected to win top rookie award The 49ers drafted EDGE Mykel Williams 11th overall this year. He is projected to be the league's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Moody changing up approach Kicker Jake Moody had a rough 2024 season. It led the 49ers to sign veteran kicker Greg Joseph. Moody is now trying new things in the offseason to prepare for the season. New punter The 49ers are shaking up their specialists. They released longtime punter Mitch Wishnowsky and signed Thomas Morstead. Bryce Huff trade The 49ers are working on a deal to acquire Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles. Fred Warner praises rookie LB Warner spoke positive things about rookie linebacker Nick Martin. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
OLB Baron Browning named Arizona Cardinals' bounce-back candidate in 2025
OLB Baron Browning named Arizona Cardinals' bounce-back candidate in 2025 With a few possible candidates, PFF names OLB Baron Browning as their top bounce-back player in 2025 The Arizona Cardinals hope to bounce back from a bad end to their season, going from 6-4 and in the NFC West lead to losing five of their final games. They also have players who could bounce back. Who is their most likely bounce-back candidate? PFF gave a bounce-back candidate for each team. For the Cardinals, it is linebacker Baron Browning. On the surface, the Cardinals extending a player who earned just a 58.0 PFF grade last season may not seem wise. However, Baron Browning found his groove as a pass rusher after being traded to Arizona and could be poised for a return to his 2023 form. From Weeks 10 through 18 last season, Browning ranked 16th among qualified edge defenders with a 77.3 pass-rush grade. He also ranked sixth among that same group with an 18.6% pass-rush win rate. A full season of that level of production would significantly improve the outlook of Arizona's pass rush. Browning gradually increased his playing time late in the season and the Cardinals re-signed him for two more seasons. They hope he can be the player who had 9.5 sacks in 24 games in 2022-2023. His issue has been staying healthy. He is now in an improved outside linebacker room with Josh Sweat and with BJ Ojulari returning. And Zaven Collins, who led the Cardinals with five sacks, remains on the roster and could improve in his third year playing off the edge. Browning isn't the only player who could bounce back. Ojulari, who missed all last season, is another possibility, as is tackle Jonah Williams, who went down twice with knee injuries. If Browning can produce five to seven sacks in a rotational role, he will be well worth his two-year deal and the trade to acquire him last season. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
San Francisco 49ers George Kittle Ranked Near Top of Fantasy Targets
San Francisco 49ers George Kittle Ranked Near Top of Fantasy Targets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco 49ers are itching to rebound from an abysmal 2024 campaign that saw the team finish 6-10 and miss out on a playoff spot while finishing last in the NFC West. Advertisement The disappointment bled over into the fantasy football world, as several 49ers players underperformed on the field and statistically. But there's one player in San Francisco who could have a big bounce-back season in 2025. Yahoo!Sports has labeled 49ers tight end George Kittle as one of five players to keep an eye on next season. "Even more critical than his placement among tight ends is where he sits relative to other positions in the overall ADP. Kittle goes in the same range of running backs with some risk in their profile and right in the alley where wide receiver projections begin to get dicey. He goes behind DJ Moore and the Chiefs' wide receivers, while coming just ahead of DeVonta Smith, DK Metcalf and Courtland Sutton. All of those wideouts have solid outlooks, but none present the potential difference-making ability of Kittle. Advertisement "Overall, this looks like a good year to actually consider some of the top-three tight ends, considering the steep drop that occurs at the position well before we get to TE10. Since Kittle goes much later than the other two, he's someone who looks like a proactive target and the cleanest way to get exposure to a 49ers passing game that we know will be good. San Francisco ranked ninth in dropback EPA last season — a year in which almost everything went wrong for them. I'll bet on them finishing higher in 2025." Kittle joins Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix, Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton, Atlanta Falcons wideout Drake London and Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams on the list. Related: 'The Leader He's Always Been!' 49ers Don't Expect Anything Different from Brock Purdy Related: 49ers Receive Early Grade for Bryce Huff Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy Happy For New Contract
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy Happy For New Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco 49ers' contract drama with quarterback Brock Purdy is over before it really began. Purdy was entering 2025 in the final year of his economic rookie deal. The Iowa State product signed a five-year, $256 million deal to stay in San Francisco. Advertisement There will be no contract distractions for the 25-year-old Purdy and the 49ers as they attempt to recover from a 6-11 campaign and last-place finish in the NFC West division. Purdy said it was a relief to get the thing done before the season starts. 'I have so much respect for everybody in this organization from the top down,' Purdy said, via David Bonilla of 'I think they know who I am and what I'm about. And I don't know if there was a narrative of Brock's going to take a pay cut because he's a nice guy or this or that, but for me, it's I play in the NFL. There's 32 starting quarterbacks, and those guys, it's not the easiest job in the world. 'And for me, with what I've done and everything, I could hang my hat on the fact that I've had success in this league, and I'm capable of leading an organization all the way to the end—the Super Bowl. I proved that.' Advertisement Before last season was complete, Purdy commented that he didn't want the negotiations to stretch out and he wanted to get the deal done sooner rather than later. 'Obviously, I was hopeful to get something done early,' Purdy said. 'It would have been nice to have it done going into the offseason program as a whole, but obviously, there's a process to it, and both sides have their views, and that's the whole point of negotiating. But, at the end of the day, I didn't want to lose sight of the main goal here, knowing that I'm going to be the quarterback of this team this year.' Related: Key 49ers Contributor Emerging As Big-Money Contract Extension Candidate Related: 49ers Expensive Offseason Raises Jauan Jennings Contract Questions This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
