Packers claim DL Spencer Waege off waivers, cut DL Rodney Mathews

Brandon Staley has transitioned from working with one Bosa to another. As the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, he worked with four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa. Now, he gets to work with Joey's younger brother, Nick Bosa, who also boasts four Pro Bowl selections and a first-team All-Pro nod in 2022. Staley joined head coach Kyle Shanahan's staff and will serve as the assistant head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking to reporters last week, he expressed his admiration for the Bosa brothers and considers himself fortunate to work with both. "I think having to face Nick, you know what a challenge he is," Staley said. "And I've coached Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Bradley Chubb, Leonard Floyd, and Nick's always a guy that we would watch. And I

The San Francisco 49ers hold defensive back Deommodore Lenoir in high regard. The team values versatility, and Lenoir has demonstrated to his coaches that he can be relied upon in various roles throughout the secondary. Whether lining up inside or outside, Lenoir's adaptability and consistent performance have made him an invaluable asset to the defense. 49ers defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes Lenoir made a significant mental jump as a player last season, and the analytics back that up. Lenoir's 75.8 overall grade and 74.3 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus were career highs. Opposing quarterbacks had an 86.9 passer rating when throwing his way. "I say, mentally, he made his biggest jump [last year]," Bullocks told reporters last week. "I think

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their second week of organized team activities (OTAs). As with last week, one practice session will be open to the media, scheduled for Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. PT. During this phase of the offseason program, NFL teams can conduct up to 10 days of OTAs. While live contact is prohibited, teams can run 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. San Francisco will hold its OTAs through the end of this week. The team has scheduled a mandatory minicamp for next week, from June 4-6. Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Chris Foerster, special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, and select players are scheduled to speak to reporters. Here is the media availability schedule for the second week of

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Fred Warner in 2018, and since then, he has emerged as one of the NFL's premier linebackers and the cornerstone of a formidable defense. Warner's impact on the field has been profound, but this year's season opener holds a unique significance for him. Warner began his rookie season on the road, a trend that continued in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. San Francisco will kick off their 2024 season by hosting the New York Jets on Monday, September 9, at Levi's Stadium, with a crowd of enthusiastic fans in attendance. For Warner, this Week 1 contest holds special meaning. Speaking to Sirius XM NFL Radio, the linebacker shared his excitement for the matchup against the Jets. "I was hyped, I was excited," Warner said about the