• Howard and the Bears will face a 49ers defense Sunday that ranks 12th in the NFL in total yards and 14th against the run. (chicagobears.com)
  • Defenses have mixed up coverage on Burton this year, but there's a good chance he sees at least some of rookie linebacker Fred Warner, who has proven to be a versatile asset on the 49ers defense this year. (chicagobears.com)
  • The 49ers' defense has already proven to be an upper-echelon unit, as expected, but Wishnowsky's ability to pin opposing offenses inside the 20-yard line, and really inside the 10-yard line has been a significant portion in aiding the defense, which then results in a positive flip of field position for San Francisco's offense. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The 49ers defense has been unstoppable against the pass but not against the run. (baltimorebeatdown.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have an excellent defense. (ganggreennation.com)
  • The 49ers prefer to run the ball and play great defense. (ganggreennation.com)
  • Even if Campbell doesn't lose targets, I expect passing the ball against this 49ers defense to be rough sledding for the Giants. (ganggreennation.com)
  • Prescott should have another big game against a weak 49ers defense. (thelandryhat.com)
  • The depleted 49ers defense took another hit Monday night, as linebacker Patrick Willis left the game in the third quarter with a toe injury. (sbnation.com)
  • Down 14-3 late in the first half Monday night, 49ers receiver Brandon Lloyd blew by the Rams defense for a huge score. (sbnation.com)
  • But this fine 49ers team is driven by defense. (yahoo.com)
  • The 49ers defense was everywhere. (yahoo.com)
  • The 1980s 49ers, led by Ronnie Lott, had a fantastic defense that was overshadowed. (yahoo.com)
  • But the 49ers haven't been defined by defense like this in a while. (yahoo.com)
  • If defense wins championships, the 49ers might be having a parade soon. (yahoo.com)
  • The Seattle Seahawks continued their overwhelming defense in a lopsided divisional victory over the San Francisco 49ers. (fieldgulls.com)
  • The 49ers' ferocious defense needed to make adjustments to eventually break through the Rams' quick game en route to a 30-23 victory to improve to 2-0 on the season. (wate.com)
  • Bengals players have combined for 15 weekly honors (Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams) since the start of the 2021 season, the second most in the NFL in that span. (bengals.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead took issue with an alleged "dirty play" committed by Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Brandon Scherff on Sunday. (wfin.com)
  • The 49ers defensive line is among the best in the league and caused problems for the Packers last week. (baltimorebeatdown.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw is the talk of social media this week after he launched a profanity-laced tirade at reporter Grant Cohn on Tuesday night after an interaction at practice earlier in the day. (totalprosports.com)
  • While the video seemingly made Kinlaw look bad, the tide would change drastically when 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead took to Twitter and exposed Cohn for having an ulterior motive. (totalprosports.com)
  • HAYWARD, Calif. - March 13, 2019 - Applied Silver Inc. today announced the appointment of Ian Williams, former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman and NBC Bay Area Sports Analyst to lead their Athlete Advisory Council and Sports Investor Syndicate. (textileworld.com)
  • It's not like the 49ers haven't also had great defensive players and teams. (yahoo.com)
  • Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has won the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after picking off Colin Kaepernick twice in Seatte's Thanksgiving Day win over the Niners. (fieldgulls.com)
  • One of the best running backs in football last year will be on display when Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers host the New York Giants on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (newschannel10.com)
  • While at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine , 49ers general manager John Lynch shared that his favorite part of his role is getting to watch players have breakthroughs in their game and make a mark on the league. (49ers.com)
  • A majority of the 2021 Draft class selections came after the first two rounds and the same scenario is lined up for the 49ers in the 2023 NFL Draft. (49ers.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have traded LB Jonas Griffith and a 2022 seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the Broncos 2022 sixth-round and 2023 seventh-round draft choices. (knbr.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers have been on a tear to begin the 2023 season, cementing themselves as a top team in the NFL, scoring 30 points in each of their first three contests, while allowing just 14 points a game. (49erswebzone.com)
  • At +1300, Nick Chubb owns the fourth-best odds in the league to take home the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year award.Nick Chubb 2023 NFL Awards Odds Odds Odds Rank Payout MVP +13000 17th Bet $100 to win $13,000 Off. (bleachernation.com)
  • At +5000, Aaron Rodgers has the seventh-best odds in the league to win the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year award.Aaron Rodgers 2023 NFL Awards Odds Odds Odds Rank Payout MVP +7500 14th Bet $100 to win $7,500 Off. (bleachernation.com)
  • The sixth-year player will start at corner again in 2023. (cbssports.com)
  • Against the San Francisco 49ers (2-0), the New York Giants (1-1) are double-digit underdogs (-10.5) on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (walb.com)
  • Capture your team's distinct identity when you grab this San Francisco 49ers Arik Armstead Player Game Jersey from Nike. (envirosax.com.au)
  • Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings is sacked by Arik Armstead of the San Francisco 49ers. (yahoo.com)
  • Sports Illustrated spoke to 49ers defenders Talanoa Hufanga and Arik Armstead in the visiting locker room of SoFi Stadium. (wate.com)
  • He picked off passes in both of the 49ers playoff wins against the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys, allowing only a 21.8 passer rating in the postseason and finishing the year with three total interceptions. (49ers.com)
  • The latest nomination comes after the 49ers' Week 12 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The latest honor comes after the 49ers' Thanksgiving victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The 49ers will host the NFC championship game next week against the Seattle Seahawks or Green Bay Packers. (yahoo.com)
  • Coming off a bye, the 49ers appear to be fully healthy heading into Sunday's matchup with the St. Louis Rams. (sbnation.com)
  • Let's take a look at some of my favorite player prop bets for the TNF matchup. (ganggreennation.com)
  • Which Dallas Cowboys players will step up against a struggling San Francisco 49ers team this Sunday, in their important Week Seven matchup? (thelandryhat.com)
  • Take a look at which players I believe could have potentially have big games for the 'Boys in their critical Week Seven matchup. (thelandryhat.com)
  • As the 49ers ready for this matchup against the Giants, check out their betting insights and trends. (walb.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers released their injury report late Wednesday , and coming off a bye, it appears as though all their key players are ready for Sunday's game with the St. Louis Rams . (sbnation.com)
  • Ward recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass deflection during the 49ers ' 30-23 win against the Rams on Sunday. (cbssports.com)
  • The Rams jumped out to a 14-0 lead against San Francisco, but it was all 49ers from there. (sbnation.com)
  • San Francisco fell behind 14-0 Monday night and the Rams looked ready to take down their rival, but the 49ers stormed back and shut St. Louis down for a 31-17 win. (sbnation.com)
  • QB Austin Davis is leading a suddenly potent Rams offense Monday night against a 49ers team that is out of sync on both sides of the ball. (sbnation.com)
  • 49ers and Rams meet in the 700th game in the history of "Monday Night Football. (sbnation.com)
  • The 49ers and Rams close out Week 6 on Monday Night Football. (sbnation.com)
  • After the 49ers crushed the Steelers in Week 1, many expected them to cruise against the Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (wate.com)
  • SI: Were you surprised how well the Rams played without Cooper Kupp and a new roster filled with so many inexperienced players? (wate.com)
  • Despite the league's stigma of a sophomore slump, many young players came to play in the 2022 season and made a name for themselves on the San Francisco 49ers roster. (49ers.com)
  • After starting left guard Laken Tomlinson signed with the New York Jets in free agency, it was unclear how the 49ers offensive line was going to perform in the 2022 season. (49ers.com)
  • In 2022, the sophomore running back recorded 364 total scrimmage yards, three touchdowns and provided valued depth in the 49ers backfield. (49ers.com)
  • Ward inked a three-year deal with the 49ers before the 2022 season and went on to record 87 tackles, 11 passes defended and an interception in 17 starts. (cbssports.com)
  • Cousins threw an interception to Richard Sherman, and the 49ers turned that into a touchdown and a 24-10 lead. (yahoo.com)
  • Byrd was Charlotte's leading rusher a season ago and is on the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, but the 49ers are up against a Maryland team that has gone three straight games without allowing a touchdown dating to last year. (wtop.com)
  • The Bears hope that trend continues Sunday against a 49ers offense that's led by quarterback Nick Mullens. (chicagobears.com)
  • The 49ers have gone with Mullens at quarterback since Week 9 and the rookie has helped San Francisco to three wins in their last six games. (chicagobears.com)
  • As the league has become more pass-dominant, three things are essential to building a championship contender: a franchise quarterback, players who can rush the opposing quarterback and a lineman who can protect the QB's blind side. (bleacherreport.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in recognition of his impressive performance during the team's Week 11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. (49erswebzone.com)
  • Notably, he is the first 49ers quarterback to do so with a minimum of 20 pass attempts (Joe Montana did it in a game in 1989 on 19 attempts). (49erswebzone.com)
  • Furthermore, Purdy became the first 49ers quarterback to post a passer rating of 140.0 or higher in consecutive games since Alex Smith did so in 2012. (49erswebzone.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been named this week's FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers ' biggest move of the past few years was the trade and massive extension for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo . (yahoo.com)
  • The 49ers will face a future Hall of Fame quarterback next week with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. (yahoo.com)
  • Last year, the 49ers recorded a whopping seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits on Stafford during the first meeting between the two NFC West rivals. (wate.com)
  • They have a good team, a good organization, good quarterback and good players. (wate.com)
  • With Brock Purdy back, the San Francisco 49ers are poised to make another deep postseason run. (yahoo.com)
  • For the fourth time this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has been nominated for the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. (49erswebzone.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has won his fourth FedEx Ground Player of the Week award this season. (49erswebzone.com)
  • Most of the best contributors for the 49ers and the Giants will have player props available for this contest. (newschannel10.com)
  • BN NFL Prop Bets Ty Chandler Player Props Week. (bleachernation.com)
  • LANDOVER, Md - The Redskins' inept offense plagued them yet again Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers as Washington fell 19-11, handing them their fourth straight defeat and putting them at 3-5 at the halfway mark of the season. (sbnation.com)
  • Burton will have a good opportunity to tack on some more yards against the 49ers. (chicagobears.com)
  • Purdy finished the game completing 21 of his 25 passing attempts for 333 yards and three touchdowns, earning a perfect passer rating of 158.3, lifting the 49ers to a 7-3 record. (49erswebzone.com)
  • In his two matchups against the 49ers, Moore's 42 receiving yards average is 12.5 less than his over/under for Monday's game (54.5). (runyourpool.com)
  • Moore has had more than 54.5 receiving yards versus the 49ers once. (runyourpool.com)
  • By the time the 49ers took a 27-10 lead in the fourth quarter, Cook had 12 rushing yards on seven attempts, with 8 yards on four catches. (yahoo.com)
  • How often do you get a chance to add a player who just rushed for 200-plus yards off the waiver wire? (yahoo.com)
  • If Purdy - whose mark of 8.6 adjusted yards per attempt would've ranked second among all passers if he had enough attempts to qualify - can play up to the standards we all saw last season, then the 49ers are in business. (yahoo.com)
  • They had trouble creating pressure against Los Angeles's revamped offensive line and containing stud rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua, the first player in NFL history to record at least 10 catches and 100 receiving yards in each of his first two career games. (wate.com)
  • Nacua had 15 receptions for 147 yards against the 49ers. (wate.com)
  • But the 49ers knew it wasn't going to be easy, not with Matthew Stafford on the field and coach Sean McVay calling the plays on the sideline . (wate.com)
  • LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) - Former NFL tight end Russ Francis, a three-time Pro Bowl selection with the New England Patriots who won a Super Bowl with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers, was killed along with another aviation enthusiast when the single-engine plane the two men were in crashed shortly after takeoff from an airport in upstate New York, authorities said Monday. (wboy.com)
  • Now, they will face their toughest test since the Patriots with the 49ers in what many are calling a potential Super Bowl preview. (baltimorebeatdown.com)
  • Former San Francisco 49ers owner and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Eddie DeBartolo Jr. was honored by the team during halftime of today's game against the New England Patriots. (49erswebzone.com)
  • I just feel like there are a lot of people around the country, across the world, that love Tom Brady and the Patriots," 49ers T Trent Brown said via the San Francisco Chronicle following the game. (49erswebzone.com)
  • Niners Daily looks back at some San Francisco 49ers players in their early days. (49ers.com)
  • Already without NaVorro Bowman, the 49ers hope Willis hears good news from A.J. Green's doctor. (sbnation.com)
  • The 49ers went unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 10.5-point favorite or more last year. (walb.com)
  • Hufanga's interception helped the 49ers stay unbeaten at 2-0. (wate.com)
  • Earlier this week word spread that 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree would be ditching his Dallas home to join some of his 49ers teammates working out in the South Bay during the lockout. (sbnation.com)
  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow today was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team's 31-17 win at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8. (bengals.com)
  • This is Burrow's sixth career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. (bengals.com)
  • He is the second Bengals player to be named AFC Offensive Player of the Week this season, following WR Ja'Marr Chase in Week 5. (bengals.com)
  • The honor comes on the heels of Purdy earning his first-ever NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The San Francisco 49ers host the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football in week 3 of the NFL season this week, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. (ganggreennation.com)
  • At home against the Giants the 49ers should be playing from ahead. (ganggreennation.com)
  • A player for the Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers gave a controversial, anti-gay interview just days ahead of the NFL's championship game. (huffpost.com)
  • Chris Culliver , the San Francisco 49ers player who made headlines over his anti-gay remarks has given both an apology and explanation. (hiphopwired.com)
  • After a decade in the nation's capital, he moved to the 49ers in a trade ahead of the 2020 season. (bleacherreport.com)
  • Taken by San Francisco in the sixth round (pick 194) of the 2021 NFL Draft, Mitchell quickly established himself as the 49ers starting running back after veteran Raheem Mostert's season-ending injury in Week 1 against the Detriot Lions. (49ers.com)
  • Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis said it's likely he played with gay players during his career , although none of them were fully out. (huffpost.com)
  • John Aravosis at Americablog points out that the 49ers suspended running back Brandon Jacobs just last month for making derogatory comments about his bosses. (hiphopwired.com)
  • Seahawks players and coaches talk about the performance of Marshawn Lynch during the teams 20-3 victory over the 49ers. (seahawks.com)
  • Speaking with shock jock Artie Lange, cornerback Chris Culliver said he's not OK with gay players in the NFL or on his team. (huffpost.com)
  • However, for many of us, the preseason is the opportunity to see what our favorite bubble player can do to make the roster. (ninersnation.com)
  • It's where we truly can enjoy our guilty pleasure players, along with guys who have a legitimate shot at making the roster if they can only prove themselves in game action. (ninersnation.com)
  • The 49ers have finally cut their roster down to 53 players, announcing their roster cuts nearly two hours after the 1 p.m. (knbr.com)
  • Here are players who could move up or down the roster. (ninersnation.com)
  • There have been a few roster changes since their last game: a trade, a retirement, a few players coming back from injury, and a few players limited because of them. (ninersnation.com)
  • In June, the standout tackle said he's been impressed with the growth of Lance, who's likely to take over as the 49ers' starter even though Garoppolo is still on the roster. (bleacherreport.com)
  • Current & future salary cap figures for players on the active roster. (spotrac.com)
  • Jacson and Brent dive in to the Seahawks' big Thanksgiving night win over the 49ers and preview their upcoming showdown with the Eagles. (fieldgulls.com)
  • In the Week 7 game between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers at 8:15 PM ET on Monday, will Ty Chandler get into the end zone? (bleachernation.com)
  • Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico hosts NFL action in Week 11 as Moore's Arizona Cardinals (4-6) take on the San Francisco 49ers (5-4). (runyourpool.com)
  • The Dallas Cowboys come out of their bye week 2-3, and look to get back to .500 with a big performance against the 0-6 San Francisco 49ers. (thelandryhat.com)
  • Dak Prescott could pretty much make this list every week, but the 49ers look like a particularly juicy opponent. (thelandryhat.com)
  • Ward popped up on the injury report Thursday, but he's good to go for Week 1, which is good news for the 49ers ' secondary. (cbssports.com)
  • Francis joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1982 and was part of the 1984 team that beat Miami in the Super Bowl. (wboy.com)
  • One huge advantage that the 49ers have over those two teams is that one of Philly or Dallas is a lock to be no better than a five seed, forcing one of them into - in all likelihood - three road games to get to the Super Bowl. (yahoo.com)
  • Capture your team's distinct identity when you grab this San Francisco 49ers George Kittle Player Game Jersey from Nike. (golfzone.com.au)
  • Brooks was asked if having so many 49ers legends there made him sad about the team's current state. (49erswebzone.com)
  • Although Beck was clearly one of the focal points of the team's offensive ineptitude, Shanahan said the unit's failures don't necessarily fall on one player. (sbnation.com)
  • Like to place a prop bet on RB Chandler when his Minnesota Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers? (bleachernation.com)
  • The 49ers kicked a field goal to take a 27-10 lead, and it would have taken days for the Vikings to score 27 points on the 49ers. (yahoo.com)
  • Lenoir saw steady production in the regular season starting in 13 of the 49ers 18 games, but made a flash in the postseason. (49ers.com)
  • Last season the 49ers only kept four outside linebackers after the final cuts. (ninersnation.com)
  • He also received a 98.3 overall grade from Pro Football Focus last season, the highest mark of any NFL player. (bleacherreport.com)
  • He has played in all of the 49ers' nine games so far this season. (wfin.com)
  • The 49ers improved to 6-3 on the season, and the Jaguars fell to 6-3. (wfin.com)
  • But, it's also time to share some love to Wishnowsky, who has quietly enjoyed a strong start to the season which has significantly helped the 49ers in playing the field position game. (49erswebzone.com)
  • After all, Jackson is the Ravens leading rusher this season, and the 49ers could struggle to stop the read option with Jackson and Ingram. (baltimorebeatdown.com)
  • Two weeks into the NFL season, fans can finally look forward to the San Francisco 49ers' home opener under the national spotlight. (49erswebzone.com)
  • The Terrapins beat the 49ers 56-21 last season in North Carolina. (wtop.com)
  • Larry Mayer and Simon Kaufman of ChicagoBears.com discuss the Bears players they'll be watching on both sides of the ball in Sunday's road game against the San Francisco 49ers. (chicagobears.com)
  • Yesterday morning I put together a post asking which bubble player would make the biggest impact in last night's game. (ninersnation.com)
  • In a game that was filled with all sorts of action, several bubble players seemed to really step up and give the coaches a reason to keep them around. (ninersnation.com)
  • The 49ers and Colts square off in the "dress rehearsal" preseason game. (ninersnation.com)
  • The 49ers have headed to Indianapolis for their third preseason game facing the Colts . (ninersnation.com)
  • San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is set to become the first offensive lineman to earn a 99 overall rating in the Madden video game franchise. (bleacherreport.com)
  • Before you head to the next San Francisco 49ers game grab this incredible jersey so everyone knows that you're the biggest fan around. (golfzone.com.au)
  • In the midst of the 49ers' 34-3 blowout of the Jaguars , Armstead accused Scherff of tripping him and kicking him early in the game. (wfin.com)
  • For more on the Redskins vs. 49ers game, visit this StoryStream . (sbnation.com)
  • The 49ers scored 24 unanswered points and capped the game with an interception return to win 31-17. (sbnation.com)
  • The game was teetering on blowout status then, and when Marcus Sherels flubbed a punt and the 49ers recovered at the 10-yard line, that was that. (yahoo.com)
  • Lenoir is a highlight late-round pick of the 49ers 2021 draft class . (49ers.com)
  • Lenoir isn't the only sophomore player strengthening the 49ers secondary. (49ers.com)
  • The 49ers have a battle going on for their third tight end position that is made all the more intense because the team elected to go with only two tight ends in 2009. (ninersnation.com)
  • Citing an incident in which another player was punished over comments made about team bosses, Signorile believes that Culliver must feel some repercussions for his words. (hiphopwired.com)
  • Are the team management saying they take it seriously when they, themselves, are insulted, but not when closeted gay players and gay fans are treated to bigoted, offensive remarks? (hiphopwired.com)
  • Although a vast majority of the team has been absent from workouts, there has been concern among 49ers fans about Crabtree's absence in particular. (sbnation.com)
  • The "league average" and "versus opposing team" percentages show how often a player went over the stat total (while meeting the standard NFL qualifying participation threshold) compared to the total number of qualified players across the league in that stat category (passing, rushing or receiving). (bleachernation.com)
  • We have too many good players on this team, we have good character, we have guys that believe. (sbnation.com)
  • Despite being winless, this 49ers team cannot be discounted, especially by an inconsistent Dallas team. (thelandryhat.com)
  • The question of whether or not gay players would be accepted in professional sports has been in the news lately, as some media professionals speculated whether or not Notre Dame player Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend was a cover for his sexuality . (huffpost.com)
  • The 49ers' third-leading receiver Mario Manningham 's shoulder has been bothering him, but he will practice Thursday. (sbnation.com)
  • The 49ers 2021 Draft class brought stars on the other side of the ball also. (49ers.com)
  • The 49ers will face off against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3. (huffpost.com)
  • After winning his collegiate head coaching debut, Charlotte's Biff Poggi returns to a familiar area when the 49ers face Maryland. (wtop.com)
  • Beasley finally exploded against the Packers with two touchdowns in the first half, and he'll extend that success against the 49ers. (thelandryhat.com)
  • He's a fun, exciting player to watch because you know he's going to bring it every single play. (49ers.com)
  • Here are 5 players to watch on Sunday. (baltimorebeatdown.com)
  • Another former NFL player, Wade Davis, told the Daily Beast that he personally knows of several gay players currently in the NFL , although none of them have come out due to a continuing stigma in the league. (huffpost.com)
  • We are kicking-off our efforts with an Athlete Safety Open House at Applied Silver to engage with other players, industry executives, thought leaders and investors to bring Applied Silver's technology innovations to the forefront of sports health", said Williams. (textileworld.com)
  • He was a dynamic player on the field who had an even bigger personality off it. (wboy.com)
  • Sportsbooks have posted plenty of player prop betting options for Monday's NFL action, including for Rondale Moore, who takes to the field at 8:15 PM ET broadcast on ESPN. (runyourpool.com)
  • What fans didn't know was just how much it affected the 49ers star's play on the field. (wgntv.com)
  • For professional teams, there can be a negative impact on performance, brand, financials and prolonged absence of players from games and competition. (textileworld.com)
  • Burton has used his size to his advantage when matched up against players of smaller stature, but Warner's 6-3, 236-pound frame is nearly identical to Burton's, and the rookie linebacker has shown he has the speed and ability to cover any opposing position. (chicagobears.com)
  • They include linebacker Tavares Gooden (elbow), guard Daniel Kilgore (concussion), punter Andy Lee (hand) and two-way player Will Tukuafu with an injured wrist. (sbnation.com)
  • Because [the sport] is so testosterone driven, it'd be really, really difficult for a gay player to really stand up and say, 'Hey, I'm gay and an NFL football player,'" Bettis told HuffPost Live. (huffpost.com)