Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that the 49ers had “no chance” to sign stars Joey Bosa and Davante Adams during the 2025 offseason due to financial constraints from prior investments in players like Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, and George Kittle. Despite their impressive resumes, Bosa and Adams ultimately signed with the Bills and Rams, respectively, highlighting the challenges the 49ers face in balancing salary cap allocations.
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The Panthers signed undrafted rookie JJ Weaver, a former Kentucky standout with 21.5 sacks, and released outside linebacker Amare Barno, who struggled with injuries and recorded three sacks in 29 games over three seasons. This move marks a shift in the team's linebacker roster as they aim to enhance their defensive lineup. Want More Context? 🔎
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In the ongoing kicker competition for the 49ers, Jake Moody and Greg Joseph faced challenges during practice, with Moody going 3-for-4 and Joseph missing two of four attempts. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer is focusing on their current performance, giving Moody a "clean slate" while noting his new two-step kicking technique aims to improve accuracy as he seeks job security after a disappointing previous season. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Falcons are reportedly signing veteran wide receiver DJ Chark, who recently visited Atlanta after a prior meeting with the Bears. Chark, 28, had a challenging season with the Chargers due to a hip injury, but in 2023 with the Panthers, he recorded 35 catches for 525 yards and five touchdowns, adding to his career totals of 216 receptions for 3,100 yards and 24 touchdowns since being drafted by the Jaguars in 2018. Want More Context? 🔎
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