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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 12:40 PMSource: Niners signing veteran receiver Cooks to practice squadThe Niners are signing free agent wideout Brandin Cooks to their practice squad, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 12:35 PMEvaluating surprise early-season trends for 32 NFL teamsT.J. Watt is dominant again? The Packers can't run the ball? Drew Lock is fourth in QBR? Let's figure out which early stats and trends have staying power and which are a mirage.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 12:00 PMWhy 49ers' Brock Purdy looks poised for his best season yetPurdy is dominating through two weeks of the 2026 season despite many injuries at wide receiver. And it all started in training camp.

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ESPNWed, Sep 23, 03:17 AMWoman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in DecemberA woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love said she sent a "complaint/concern" to the Niners in December 2025, eight months before Love was arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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ESPNVideoWed, Sep 23, 02:18 AM49ers could soon get defensive boost from Mykel WilliamsNick Wagoner explains how Mykel Williams could help San Francisco's run defense.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 10:59 PMNFL Week 3 betting: Odds, lines and totals for every gameA look at the odds, spreads, totals and FPI predictions for every NFL game in Week 3.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 08:33 PMSuper Bowl LXI odds: All 32 teams' odds to win the championshipEvery NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 06:21 PM2026 NFL Power Rankings: How all 32 teams stack up for Week 3How do all 32 NFL teams stack up ahead of Week 3? Plus, what we know for sure about the starting QBs around the league.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 05:32 PMHow active NFL players continue to redefine all-time sack listMyles Garrett's torrid pace up the all-time sack list paces seven active players making their moves among the greats.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 12:31 PM2027 NFL draft order projections for Round 1, top pick, moreESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.

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ESPNTue, Sep 22, 06:20 AMRams' jab at Jameis Winston, Giants leads NFL Week 2 trollsTeams across the NFL came with petty postgame energy after wins in Week 2, led by the Los Angeles Rams.

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ESPNVideoTue, Sep 22, 01:20 AMDemarcus Robinson out with ankle injuryNick Wagoner details Demarcus Robinson's injury and what the 49ers might do to replace him at wide receiver.

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