49ers rookie guard Connor Colby could start Week 1 after Dominick Puni injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Connor Colby, a rookie guard for the 49ers, may start in place of injured right guard Dominick Puni for the season opener after stepping in for Ben Bartch. Colby, who has experience at both guard positions and has adapted quickly to the team’s run-blocking style, aims to improve before his potential debut against the Seahawks on Sept. 7.
The Chicago Bears hosted seven free agents for tryouts ahead of Week 8, including OT Jackson Barton, C Jake Hanson, LB D.J. Johnson, DE Jeremiah Martin, G Royce Newman, OT Andrew Stueber, and LB Rashad Weaver. Notably, Newman, a former Packers draft pick, has recently played for the Buccaneers and Cardinals before his tryout with the Bears. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Giants have claimed cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Bernard-Converse, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, previously played at Oklahoma State and LSU; he has appeared in five games for the Browns in 2025 but has yet to record any statistics. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula) and center Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve, while also releasing defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Pennel, a veteran with a lengthy NFL history, played eight games for the Bengals in 2025, recording 15 tackles and one tackle for loss. Want More Context? 🔎
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