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3 San Francisco 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp
The post 3 San Francisco 49ers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp appeared first on ClutchPoints. The San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing season plagued by injuries and inconsistency. Now, they look to bounce back and reclaim their spot as NFC West champions. But not everyone will be around to see it happen. Three 49ers players are in danger of not making the roster after the 2025 minicamp concludes, and two of them formerly were roster locks. Advertisement John Lynch admits last season was a struggle, and the 49ers paid dearly for bad play and inconsistency around them. When the season began, many in the NFL believed they might contend for the Super Bowl after barely losing to the Kansas City Chiefs the previous season. Instead, they cratered. Injuries happened, and off-the-field incidents plagued the team. The 49ers are hopeful they can turn things around. Notably, a last-place schedule and a fresh roster give them some confidence. Nevertheless, some players may not be available. Russell Gage Jr. has struggled in the NFL Russell Gage Jr. has been inconsistent in his time in the NFL. So far, he has not played in two full seasons and might not be able to bounce back. Advertisement Gage was a sixth-round draft pick out of LSU in 2018. Notably, he has played 74 games in his career and started 25 of them. Things were going relatively smoothly until injuries hit. Due to numerous injuries and team changes, he has not played since 2022. Gage joined the 49ers roster in 2024, sliding into the practice squad. Gage is at minicamp and is attempting to make the final cut of the 49ers roster. However, he is behind several wide receivers on the roster. Even if Brandon Aiyuk misses time, Gage is still behind Jacob Cowing, Isaiah Neyor, Isaiah Hodgins, and Jordan Watkins in the pecking order. Gage needs to deliver an excellent performance in the 49ers minicamp to have a chance to make the roster. Robert Beal lacks the defense to be a lock The 49ers' special teams were atrocious in 2025. It was so bad that Kyle Shanahan fired Brian Schneider after the season, indicating that San Francisco needed to make changes. Advertisement Robert Beal was one of the few exceptions. After drafting him in the fifth round in 2023, the 49ers had high expectations for him. Beal thrived on the special teams, making plays when needed. Unfortunately, his season ended early, as an ankle injury sidelined him. When San Francisco drafted Beal, they saw him as a rotational piece who could contribute on defense. However, he has had just one sack in three full seasons. The 49ers loaded up on defense in the 2025 NFL Draft. Part of that was arguably because Beal was no longer seen as a reliable option on the defensive side. There is a chance that he can still make the roster due to his ability on special teams. However, the 49ers are deep at defensive end and might want to use a spot for a guy who can contribute on that side of the football. The only positive about Beal is that he is big, and coaches love how he gets off the edge. Still, he must show that he can do more and fully develop as an all-around player if he wants to be on the 49ers roster. Jake Moody must outkick the competition Many people believed the 49ers would draft a kicker to replace Jake Moody. Instead, they signed Greg Joseph to a one-year deal. That makes the 49ers minicamp very interesting. Now, there is a legitimate chance that Moody could not make the 49ers roster. This is very telling, as the 49ers drafted Moody with a third-round pick in 2023. Advertisement Moody went 11-for-20 on field-goal attempts last season, enduring one of the worst sophomore slumps seen in recent memory. Furthermore, many of his misses cost the 49ers some critical games. Moody missed a field goal in a 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He missed three field goals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before finally hitting the game winner. However, the list extends even further beyond that. In the previous season, Moody missed a critical extra point against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Had he made that, the 49ers would have been up 17-13 instead of 16-13. Thus, it would have forced the Chiefs to go for a touchdown instead of a field goal with the clock running low. If that had happened, the 49ers might have won. Now, he has competition. If Moody cannot show in minicamp that he is the player the 49ers thought they were drafting, then there is a legitimate chance he won't be around once the 2025 season begins. Related: 49ers' George Kittle reveals what makes Kyle Shanahan different Related: 49ers' George Kittle teases Brock Purdy over massive contract extension
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Bengals, Shemar Stewart contract standoff reaction from former All-Pro
How the outside world has reacted to the contract drama between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart has been all over the place. How the Bengals themselves reacted to Stewart publicly bashing them has been up for discussion, too. Advertisement The widespread reactions have even reached former NFL players such as the retired Joe Haden, who talked about the situation with Kay Adams around the time Stewart left Bengals minicamp early. RELATED: Bengals, Shemar Stewart nuclear option includes 2026 NFL draft route To keep it short, Haden bemoaned the entire situation and fell on the side of those who think it's a terrible thing all around that Stewart has already left the team early after being very vocal with his frustration. The Bengals have between now and training camp to really iron out the issues with the rookie before things get even messier. Advertisement Haden's reaction: RELATED: Bengals standouts after mandatory minicamp includes surprises This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals, Shemar Stewart contract standoff reaction from former All-Pro
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Browns Fans Saying Same Thing About Sanders' 'Little Boy' Act
Browns Fans Saying Same Thing About Sanders' 'Little Boy' Act originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was always going to enter the league with the spotlight centered on him. That's the cost of doing business as Deion Sanders' son. Advertisement But neither Sanders nor his father have done much to dim those lights. A projected first-round pick, Sanders' fall to Round 5 was the preeminent story of the 2025 NFL Draft. He reportedly fell short of expectations during the pre-draft process, and without blue-chip talent, Sanders was more risk than reward for every team early in the draft. As the fourth quarterback on Cleveland's mess of a depth chart, Sanders had the opportunity to put his plummet behind him and earn his team's trust, both on and off the field. Reviews are mixed on Sanders' performance at minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs). But off the field, Sanders is speeding his way out of town. On June 5, Sanders was ticketed for speeding, going 91 mph in a 65-mph zone, per Alex Darus. Fewer than two weeks later, on June 17, he was pulled over again for going 101 mph in a 60-mph zone. Advertisement At Browns tight end Davis Njoku's charity softball event, Sanders' response to those speeding tickets went viral. 'I'm just a little boy … I made some wrong choices personally,' Sanders said. 'I gotta own up to them. I made some not-great choices. I learn from 'em. I learn. I learn.' Sanders' phrasing will earn him criticism. Sure, he was joking. But being a franchise quarterback means being accountable, mature, and learning from one's mistakes. For all intents and purposes, everybody speeds. It's not an indictment of Sanders' character. However, it's worth wondering why one ticket wasn't enough. Maybe the hundreds of dollars in fines aren't significant enough to move the needle. Perhaps he's a young kid in a new area who happened to get unlucky. Advertisement That answer isn't clear. What is overtly obvious, though, is that Sanders' goal should have been to avoid controversy at all cost. His leash is short and he doesn't have the early-round draft capital to save him. Sanders is only making life more difficult for himself, and his response hasn't earned him any more confidence. Fair or not, he must prove that he has the character to lead Cleveland to the promised land. Inexcusably, he hasn't slowed down enough to learn that lesson. Related: Shedeur Sanders Fighting For Browns' QB2 Related: Browns Fourth-Round Pick Needs to Step Up in 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Giants Welcome 4 Free Agents to Minicamp
Giants Welcome 4 Free Agents to Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Giants have made their biggest moves of the off-season, making two first-round picks and signing several contributors, including quarterback Russell Wilson, safety Jevon Holland, and corner Paulson Adebo. Advertisement The player-acquisition phase of the off-season is over, but as the post-minicamp wait to training camp begins, several decisions must be made pertaining to the 90-man roster. This coaching staff has made a point to get the best 11 players on the field at the same time. That process begins by churning through fringe-roster candidates on the 90-man, hoping to find developmental projects and depth pieces for the 53-man roster in Week 1. Subsequently, the search is on, and will likely resume with training camp in late July. The Giants welcomed four free agents to minicamp on Tuesday. Chief among them was safety K'Von Wallace. He was joined by fellow safety Millard Bradford, edge rusher Kenny Dyson, and guard Carter O'Donnell, per Big Blue View. Advertisement Wallace struggled in his limited 2024 action with the Seattle Seahawks. In 2023, he split time between the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. Where the New York faithful are most familiar with Wallace is his work with the Philadelphia Eagles. Wallace's versatility was a key part of his profile, allowing him to play the run and blitz while also taking typical free safety snaps. However, his coverage chops never quite stuck in the NFL, relegating him to increasingly minor roles. He figures to have a chance at the Giants roster/practice squad thanks to his special teams opportunities, which have helped keep him rosterable despite his inconsistencies. Bradford's only NFL snaps have come on special teams. O'Donnell, an undrafted rookie from the 2020 draft class, has the versatility to play both guard spots but only saw real action in 2023 (at left guard). Dyson, an undersized edge rusher without imposing athleticism, appeared in two games for the Carolina Panthers last season. Advertisement Getting looks this late in the off-season makes one a long shot to make the roster, but from this crop of candidates, it seems like Wallace is easily the most likely to earn a shot later in camp. The team did not announce any roster moves after the workout. Related: Giants Schedule Release: Game-By-Game Predictions Related: Ducks Fly Together: Kayvon Praises Giants' Chemistry This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Rival Fans Blast Raiders Over Viral Minicamp Video
Rival Fans Blast Raiders Over Viral Minicamp Video originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders have enjoyed a productive offseason with new head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek. Advertisement After overhauling the roster during free agency, the team made 11 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft and added another 15 or so undrafted free agents. With the OTA portion of the offseason officially done, the Raiders held their mandatory minicamp from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Every player was in attendance, but defensive tackle Christian Wilkins failed to participate as he returns from injury. On the last day of minicamp, the Raiders chose to have a bit of fun. A video emerged of a staff member, in what appeared to be a large hamster wheel, rolling through the practice field during the team's stretching period. While Raider Nation had a lot of fun with the footage, several fans from rival fan bases responded more negatively. They flooded the comments with criticisms of the Raiders and the new regime. Advertisement "This is another reason why the raiders have been the laughing stock of the NFL for over 2 decades," one fan wrote. "Lmaooooo these dudes suck," another added. "Looks like something a team that does victory laps after regular season games would do," a fan responded. "No wonder why they suck," another replied. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Ward-Imagn Images "Another 4-13 season is what's happening," a fan chimed in. "2-15 incoming," another said. "Focused on not winning games," one fan replied. "They don't take anything serious," another commented. Las Vegas will open its season on September 7 on the road against the New England Patriots. Related: Raiders Starting CB Provides Injury Update at Minicamp Related: Raiders' Veteran Defender Returns to Practice After Brief Absence This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
