The 49ers came out of the weekend with a few injury concerns, but the early read is encouraging. Wide receiver Mike Evans is day-to-day with a rib strain, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, while Cam Inman reported that Evans, left tackle Trent Williams and outside linebacker Dre Greenlaw all avoided long-term injuries. That’s the kind of update a team can work with, even if the names involved matter plenty.
There was also a roster note on the 49ers’ quarterback situation. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said it would take real draft capital - likely a Day 2 pick - before San Francisco would even begin to think about moving QB Mac Jones.
The 49ers also had three players fined: fullback Kyle Juszczyk was hit with a $14,926 penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, cornerback Upton Stout was fined $7,501 for unsportsmanlike conduct, and defensive end Keion White was fined $13,770 for a hit on a quarterback.
In Arizona, the buzz is still centered on Marvin Harrison Jr. and whether a change of scenery could eventually become part of the conversation. Fowler reported that the Cardinals have not made Harrison available in trade talks yet, though he said other teams would be interested if they did.
The chatter around Harrison has gotten loud because his start in Arizona has been such a puzzle. As one source told Fowler, “I don’t think one scout expected this.
I didn’t see all the drops and lack of competing [in college]. Very weird.
Probably needs a fresh start. Looks too big for him right now.”
That same source added that if a deal ever happened, the return might only be a strong Day 3 pick rather than anything on Day 2 or above.
In Los Angeles, Rams coach Sean McVay made it clear he’s not interested in dwelling on the controversial pass interference call that helped Denver rally for the late win on Sunday Night Football. McVay said he and his players will move on, and he rejected the idea of leaning into the frustration.
“I’m not going to play the victim card,” McVay said, via The Athletic. “It doesn’t really matter.
It is what it is. That was the call.
There were a lot of opportunities that we had to be able to close the door on that game.”
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