NFL Trade Rumors

49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan praised the performance by QB Brock Purdy in Week 17 after he accounted for five total touchdowns between the air and the ground. “I thought Brock had a hell of a game,” Shanahan said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “Brock has been playing his ass off, made some huge plays in this game. Kept some drives alive with his legs, made some off-schedule plays, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Marvin Harrison Jr, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

Buccaneers Buccaneers WR Mike Evans said he is heading into the final game of this season without any thoughts in his head about if, when, or where he will end up playing football next year. “I just approach it how I always approach it,” Evans said, via Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. “It’s whatever happens, happens. I’ll focus on that when the time is right. Right now, we have to … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Calais Campbell, Trevon Diggs, Mike Evans, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Cowboys

Chargers Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh confirmed that the team will hold QB Justin Herbert out of the final regular-season game, with Harbaugh mentioning that his quarterback needs time to heal ahead of the playoffs. “He’s got bruises that need to heal,” Harbaugh said of Herbert, via NFL.com. Chargers S Tony Jefferson was fined $7,111 for a hit on a defenseless player and another … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Maxx Crosby, Justin Herbert, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Cardinals The NFL announced its Pro Bowl rosters last week, one of its most significant individual awards, even if the flaws with the voting process are highlighted annually. Plenty of players have legitimate gripes about being left off, including Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat, who had 11 sacks and led the league with four forced fumbles.  “I’m upset because there’s only two … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Josh Sweat, Leonard Williams, Cardinals, Seahawks

Bears Bears TE Durham Smythe was fined $12,172 for a low block, OT Darnell Wright was fined $23,186 for use of the helmet, and WR Luther Burden was fined $11,075 for unnecessary roughness. Lions The Lions’ season went from on the ropes to being dealt the knockout blow on Christmas against the Vikings, with Minnesota landing a 23-10 haymaker thanks to six turnovers. Two were … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, Dan Skipper, Bears, Lions, Packers