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The San Francisco 49ers signed former seventh-round pick William Bradley-King to their practice squad and held multiple tryouts for defensive backs, including Titus Leo, Isaiah Thomas, Jaylen Mahoney, Brandon Joseph, and Shilo Sanders, as they seek to bolster their pass rush and defensive back depth following Nick Bosa's ACL injury.
The San Francisco 49ers hosted tryouts for four wide receivers after Jordan Watkins suffered a high-ankle sprain, but the team does not seem to be in urgent need of a veteran receiver like Amari Cooper, indicating confidence in their current depth.
The Miami Dolphins are seeking replacements for injured right tackle Austin Jackson, who is expected to miss weeks, by bringing in five free agent offensive linemen for tryouts over the weekend, including Zack Bailey, Yodny Cajuste, Chris Hubbard, Germain Ifedi, and David Sharpe, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The San Francisco 49ers held tryouts with six wide receivers, including Grant DuBose and Equanimeous St. Brown, to bolster their depth as key players like Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall begin training camp on the Active/PUP List, with additional interest in other free agents and practice squad players.
Darrell 'Housh' Doucette advocates for fair opportunities for flag football players to compete in the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing their skill and dedication, and expressing confidence that they can win gold without NFL players. Experts believe NFL players will quickly adapt and that the sport's transferability from tackle football gives them an edge, but the competition will be limited by NFL roster restrictions.
Over 500 hopefuls competed for 120 spots as ball people for the U.S. Open during a week of tryouts, showcasing their speed, agility, and ability to blend into the background of the tournament. Ranging in age from 14 to their mid-70s, applicants from all over the country participated in drills to quickly and quietly roll, retrieve, and toss balls. The auditions were described as a "dream" by many, with only a select few receiving the coveted email confirming their acceptance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed 51 players to their rookie minicamp, including seven players drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and players on a try-out basis. Day 2 included videos, interviews, and photos of the rookies in their first action of their professional careers. The minicamp will continue for one more day before the team moves on to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp.
The Cleveland Browns have signed five of their seven draft picks and nine undrafted free agents to their 90-man roster during rookie minicamp. GM Andrew Berry also brought in six players for tryouts, including Quincy Wilson, a mid-2nd round selection in 2017 who has bounced around over the last few seasons. The other five players are undrafted out of the 2022 NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed 51 players to their south side UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for Day 1 of 2023 rookie minicamp, including seven players drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and players on a try-out basis. The rookie minicamp will continue for two more days, and the team is looking for players to extend their NFL lives.
The Minnesota Vikings have invited several rookies to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, including NFL veterans Brayden Thomas and Sam Schlueter. The list of 42 total players includes six quarterbacks, four running backs, seven wide receivers, two tight ends, six offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three outside linebackers, three inside linebackers, eight defensive backs, and three specialists.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold their three-day rookie minicamp this weekend, featuring their 2023 Draft Class, undrafted free agents, first-year players, and players invited on a tryout basis, including local players and former Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle trying out as a long snapper. Kicker Alfredo Gachuz, who impressed at a Steelers kicking clinic in Mexico City, was also invited to participate after being drafted in the first round of the 2023 CFL Draft.