Valdez is an undersized interior defensive lineman (6-3, 301 pounds) with short arms (31¼ inches), but he’s a brute: He had ...

The Denver Broncos signed a former Husker outside linebacker Friday ahead of the 2025 preseason. Garrett Nelson joins Denver after playing in the UFL.

No 49ers’ position group got more attention than the defensive line. Early indications are they found upgrades with Williams, ...

The latest 2026 NFL mock draft takes a look at the entire first round, with teams getting aggressive to upgrade the ...

Rookies C.J. West, Mykel Williams, and Alfred Collins are turning heads as they lean into physicality, veteran mentorship, ...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is ready to move on from his rookie season, while Brock Purdy recently spoke ...

There’s that word “violence” again. Western Kentucky alum Stout may be frail physically, but he packs a punch that outweighs ...

Patrick Sean Payton just went all Ralph Waldo Emerson on the Broncos. Who knew he is emulating a 19th century-type essayist?

Follow along live for exclusive access and insight from The Athletic's writers as NFL training camps continue this week ...

On Friday night, country star Morgan Wallen walked out with 49ers legend Steve Young and Giants legend Barry Bonds.

Training camp is a chance for players to move up the depth chart, roster, or just the quality of their play entering the season. In 2025, the San Francisco 49ers have plenty of positions and roster ...

Ricky Pearsall's rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers faced major setbacks. Injuries and a shooting incident kept him ...