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Kendall to Start at Left Guard as Eagles Rework Interior OL After Dickerson IR
sports24 days ago

Kendall to Start at Left Guard as Eagles Rework Interior OL After Dickerson IR

Landon Dickerson is headed to injured reserve for at least four games, so Drew Kendall is the likely replacement at left guard. The Eagles could also consider Willie Lampkin, shifting Cam Jurgens to guard, or promoting from the practice squad, as they navigate interior OL depth. Kendall’s center background and the team’s shift toward a more athletic, wide-zone blocking scheme are key factors in how they reconfigure the line.

via bleedinggreennation.com|
#drew-kendall#eagles-offensive-line#injured-reserve
49ers unveil quirky 52-man version of 53-man roster with three QBs and a guarded left guard
sports1 month ago

49ers unveil quirky 52-man version of 53-man roster with three QBs and a guarded left guard

The 49ers opened with a 52-man version of the 53-man roster (a potential Jarrett Patterson placeholder pending a trade), kept three quarterbacks including emergency QB Kurtis Rourke, and surprisingly released both punter Jon Weeks and long snapper Corliss Waitman while they’re expected to return. All draft picks plus undrafted defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. earned spots, but the left guard job remains unsettled among Carver Willis, Robert Jones, Connor Colby, and Patterson’s possible push. Seven linebackers were kept, with injury-listed players possibly moving to IR. Four players are on IR (two with return designations for after Week 4) and two on the PUP list to start the year. More roster moves loom before the Australia trip, so this group isn’t close to final.

via Niners Wire|
#49ers#ir#left-guard
49ers preseason finale highlights RB depth, OL stability, and LB versatility
sports1 month ago

49ers preseason finale highlights RB depth, OL stability, and LB versatility

In the 49ers’ final preseason game ahead of their Melbourne trip, Eddy Pineiro edged Matt Gay in the kicking battle as San Francisco evaluated roster spots 23-53, with Kaelon Black and Jordan James showing burst in the backfield, Carver Willis stabilizing the left guard position, and rookies Jaden Dugger and Tatum Bethune delivering standout performances at linebacker, signaling deeper depth at RB, OL, and LB.

via Niners Nation|
#49ers#left-guard#linebackers
Chargers Preseason Opener Set to Spotlight QB Battle and OL Contention
sports1 month ago

Chargers Preseason Opener Set to Spotlight QB Battle and OL Contention

The Chargers’ preseason opener against the Texans will reveal how the roster shakes out: a tight backup QB competition between DJ Uiagalelei and Trey Lance, with both likely to see action; a left guard battle in which Jake Slaughter, Kayode Awosika, and Branson Taylor will compete for the slot (Slater’s knee issue opening the door); and ongoing battles for cornerback depth and a potential fifth edge rusher (Kennard vs. Nadame Tucker) as teams trim to 53 players.

via The New York Times|
#backup-quarterback#chargers#left-guard
Shanahan Nears Full Return as 49ers Navigate Guard Battle and Rising Cornerback Depth
sports2 months ago

Shanahan Nears Full Return as 49ers Navigate Guard Battle and Rising Cornerback Depth

Day 8 of 49ers training camp centers on injuries and Kyle Shanahan’s gradual return, with a tight left guard battle between Connor Colby and Robert Jones (Carver Willis’ concussion compounds uncertainty); Jack Jones is making daily big plays at cornerback to bolster the secondary, and Demarcus Robinson is cementing a near-locked roster spot as San Francisco rotates receivers after Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending injury, with Deebo Samuel, Christian Kirk, and Jacob Cowing in the mix.

via Niners Nation|
#49ers#jack-jones#kyle-shanahan
49ers' left guard battle heats up mid-camp with lineup changes
sports2 months ago

49ers' left guard battle heats up mid-camp with lineup changes

San Francisco's training camp is tightening the competition for the starting left guard, with Connor Colby initially in the lead but veteran Robert Jones running with the first team after Wednesday's practice; injuries to Carver Willis and Brett Toth limited movement, and coach Chris Foerster planned more interior testing to evaluate Colby against different defenders, so Jones and Colby remain the top contenders with more entrants possible when Willis and Toth return.

via Niners Wire|
#49ers#connor-colby#left-guard
Chargers' left guard job remains up for grabs as five contenders rotate in camp
sports2 months ago

Chargers' left guard job remains up for grabs as five contenders rotate in camp

At Chargers training camp, the left guard job is wide open after four practices, with five players—Kayode Awosika, Jake Slaughter, Trevor Penning, Trey Pipkins III and Branson Taylor—working with the first team. The rest of the O-line is set (Slater at left tackle, Biadasz at center, Strange at right guard, Alt at right tackle). Coach Mike McDaniel says they’re keeping the competition open until live, padded reps begin, with a decision expected after roughly 10–13 more practices ahead of a Aug. 18 joint practice with the 49ers and Aug. 20 preseason game. Slaughter has moved from center to guard, Penning is better suited inside at guard, and Awosika and Pipkins bring NFL experience and versatility to the battle.

via nytimes.com|
#chargers#left-guard#nfl
Lions OTAs Kick Off With Injury Updates, Rookie Glimpse, and Scheme Hints
sports4 months ago

Lions OTAs Kick Off With Injury Updates, Rookie Glimpse, and Scheme Hints

Detroit opens a three-week OTAs window, the first field work open to media for 2026, with six key storylines: updates on Kerby Joseph’s knee and rehab for Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta (plus other injuries to Brock Wright, Levi Onwuzurike, and Dan Jackson); a full look at the seven 2026 draft picks and undrafted rookies; a left guard battle among Christian Mahogany, Miles Frazier, Ben Bartch, and Juice Scruggs; development emphasis on the 2024 and 2025 draft classes; and preliminary notes on schematic changes on offense under Drew Petzing and defense under Kelvin Sheppard, plus any noticeable changes to practice tempo or structure.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#injuries#left-guard#lions
Chargers weigh a trade-down dream at 22, but odds are slim
sports5 months ago

Chargers weigh a trade-down dream at 22, but odds are slim

With the 22nd pick in the NFL Draft, the Chargers reportedly prefer to trade down to add more selections, but a viable partner is unlikely; their top needs are left guard and edge rusher, so they’re eyeing interior offensive-line depth (Ioane, Bisontis, Pregnon, Rutledge, Dunker) or a mobile tackle who could kick inside, while potential moves by teams like the Cardinals to jump up for a quarterback could influence the board—if no trade materializes, sticking at 22 remains the most likely scenario.

via The New York Times|
#chargers#edge-rushers#left-guard
Chargers' five-pick draft plan targets guard and edge upgrades
sports5 months ago

Chargers' five-pick draft plan targets guard and edge upgrades

Los Angeles Chargers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with five selections (Nos. 22, 55, 86, 123, 204) and a final 100-prospect big board focused on upgrading left guard and edge rusher. The piece outlines potential fits across Day 1–3, including players who could slide from tackle to guard and other interior/edge options, while weighing medicals and scheme fit for McDaniel’s offense.

via The New York Times|
#chargers#edge-rusher#left-guard
Chargers at 22: guard upgrade, tackle insurance, and Johnston's value
nfl5 months ago

Chargers at 22: guard upgrade, tackle insurance, and Johnston's value

With the draft near, the Chargers’ No. 22 pick would likely be used to address left guard rather than lock in a pure tackle, unless the prospect can move inside to guard for McDaniel’s outside-zone scheme. Slater and Alt are expected to return, so the focus is depth at guard and tackle insurance; potential guard targets include Olaivavega Ioane, Chase Bisontis, Emmanuel Pregnon, Keylan Rutledge and Gennings Dunker. Trading Johnston for Day-3 picks doesn’t make sense given his cheap contract and upside, though the team will weigh the fifth-year option before May 1. If they don’t add an edge rusher in the draft, post-draft veteran options (Clowney, Jordan, Floyd, Miller) could surface as targets.

via The New York Times|
#left-guard#los-angeles-chargers#nfl