49ers GM John Lynch said the team has discussed a possible Brandon Aiyuk trade with teams.
Lynch said he doesn't think it's a "high probability" that Aiyuk is traded at some time during this weekend's draft, but didn't rule out the possibility. Whether they admit it or not, the Niners are positioned to keep Aiyuk on the roster until September 1st, when they would first be required to pay him if he is still on the roster. The split between Aiyuk and the 49ers sounds like there are people on both sides who are annoyed with the situation, but the Niners hold all of the cards after voiding the remaining guaranteed money on his deal while keeping him under contract after he reportedly stopped coming into the facility for his rehab treatments last season. If the Niners can find a team interested in dealing even a late Day 3 pick for Aiyuk, then it's possible he will be on the move sooner than later, but it seems like they're willing to wait as long as they can to extract whatever value he may have left before letting him go to join another team.
(Apr 20 -- NBC Sports)
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has a cyst on his spine that is considered "the root cause of the persistent oblique pain that derailed his 2025 season
As serious as it sounds, Pelissero says that Nussmeier "has been asymptomatic since just prior to the Senior Bowl," but if any complications persist, Nussmeier could undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove the cyst, which would sideline him for 2-3 weeks. Nussmeier is believed to be a Day 2 prospect in this year's upcoming draft and struggled during his final season at LSU due to his injuries. Hopefully, this explanation as to the cause of his injury/discomfort will mitigate any concerns teams may have about his health ahead of this week's draft.
(Apr 20 -- NBC Sports)
Bears To Exercise RT Darnell Wright s Fifth-Year Option
The Bears’ 2025 offensive line overhaul produced multiple All-Pro nods, but the group has since encountered turbulence. Drew Dalman surprisingly retired after his first Chicago season; that followed an Ozzy Trapilo injury expected to keep him out for most (if not all) of the 2026 season. Although the team imported two new guards (Joe Thuney, […]
(Apr 20 -- Pro Football Rumors)
Jefferson blunt on McCarthy with Kyler a Viking
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's future.
(Apr 20 -- ESPN)
Jimmy Garoppolo is mulling retirement. Here's what that means for the Rams
Jimmy Garoppolo is reportedly considering retiring after 12 NFL seasons. If he does, the Rams will need a new backup QB behind Matthew Stafford.
(Apr 20 -- Yahoo Sports)
