Overview
- The 49ers sidelined cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (hip irritation), wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) and rookie running back Jordan James (knee) this week while activating guard Ben Bartch and signing RB Ameer Abdullah, QB Carter Bradley and WRs Marquez Callaway and Andy Isabella to bolster depth.
- Brock Purdy went 8-for-8 in padded practice, highlighted by a deep strike to Demarcus Robinson, as Mac Jones (10-for-11) and Tanner Mordecai (5-for-5) also posted perfect passing lines when not under pressure.
- Kenny Pickett returned to individual drills after a hamstring issue but remains limited, and rookie Shedeur Sanders sat out Saturday’s team period with shoulder soreness, leaving Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel to split all reps in Cleveland’s ongoing four-way quarterback battle.
- The Browns added receiver Chase Cota and cornerback Keenan Isaac following Mike Woods II’s injury settlement and have seen Joe Flacco pull slightly ahead in reps while Pickett rehabs.
- New York’s wide receiver room still relies on Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson as its only proven contributors, prompting the Giants to monitor free-agent and waiver-wire options ahead of roster cuts.