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49ers and Brandon Aiyuk working on an extension - Around the NFL

After it was reported last week that Brandon Aiyuk would be traded, the receiver and San Francisco 49ers are working on an extension.

By Kevin Dolney@K_Dog92 Aug 14, 2024, 7:00am EDT

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Last week, it looked like wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was going to be traded as he and the San Francisco 49ers were not close on contract talks. How things can change in a week, as the two sides are now working towards an extension. Check out what the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.

AFC EAST:

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens are ‘playing the opportunities’ after signing second veteran wide receiver in one week - Baltimore Beatdown
Ravens add wide receiver Anthony Miller, their second veteran receiver in one week, among other transactions.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Steelers preseason: 10 overreactions from the Steelers’ 20-12 loss vs. Texans - Behind the Steel Curtain
Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ preseason opener.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

11 winners and 3 losers in Bengals vs Buccaneers preseason thriller - Cincy Jungle
The Cincinnati Bengals took the field for the first time in 2024. Tee Higgins was among those who impressed vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Cleveland Browns reveal plan for Deshaun Watson vs. Vikings - Dawgs By Nature
Quarterback will participate in joint practices against Minnesota, but not play in preseason game.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

RECAP: Texans defeat Steelers in meaningless preseason game 20-12 - Battle Red Blog
It may be preseason, but it’s always nice to get the W.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans win preseason opener 17-13 49ers - Music City Miracles
Brian Callahan gets the W in his first NFL preseason game as head coach

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars vs Chiefs: Preseason Week 1 recap, highlights, injures, & more - Big Cat Country
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 26-13 to kick off the 2024 preseason!

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Preseason Week 1 takeaways: Richardson’s rusty return, rookies stand out in Colts’ 34-30 loss to Broncos - Stampede Blue
What did we learn from the Indianapolis Colts Week 1 preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos?

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Should Bo Nix be named the Denver Broncos starting quarterback? - Mile High Report
After his impressive performance, is the quarterback competition over with?

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Chargers vs. Seahawks Final Recap: Offense spins wheels as Bolts fall 16-3 - Bolts From The Blue
Easton Stick threw an interception and the Chargers waited seven drives before recording a first down as the Bolts offense struggled in their 16-3 loss at home in the preseason opener.

Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew play well against Minnesota - Silver And Black Pride
Both Las Vegas quarterbacks Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew step up and play well against Vikings after poor training camp

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs Injuries: Hollywood Brown has shoulder injury, will ‘miss time’ - Arrowhead Pride
Kansas City’s wide receiver left Saturday’s game with a shoulder injury during the first quarter.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Injury news: Malik Nabers suffers an apparent injury in practice - Big Blue View
The rookie receiver left practice Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Eagles-Ravens snap counts: Time to change the backup quarterback configuration - Bleeding Green Nation
Playing time breakdown.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Dallas Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer called plays against Rams without play sheet - Blogging The Boys
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer decided he didn’t need a play sheet to make calls versus the Rams.

Washington Commanders (via Hogs Haven)

Commanders Vs. Jets (Preseason Game 1) - Studs and Duds - Hogs Haven
Jayden Daniels NFL debut went much better than I predicted, behind a patchwork offensive line missing both starting offensive tackles. He looked calm, cool and collected in leading the Commanders...