Kyle Shanahan: 49ers won’t let players return until they hit full speed from before injury

49ers’ Shanahan insists players must reach full speed before returning from injury The 49ers are being cautious with injured players, not rushing their return to the field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan says the team’s philosophy is to wait until a player is back to 100% of their pre-injury speed before allowing them to play again. … Read more

Ben Johnson: Bears could go with hot hand between D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai

Ben Johnson suggests Bears may choose between D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai based on who has the hot hand D’Andre Swift has been playing well as the Bears’ starting running back, but backup Kyle Monangai had a standout game last week with 176 yards rushing. Head coach Ben Johnson plans to let the running backs … Read more

Patriots trade S Kyle Dugger to Steelers

Steelers acquire Patriots’ S Kyle Dugger in trade deal The Patriots made their second trade of the day by sending safety Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for a sixth-round choice. The Steelers previously traded Minkah Fitzpatrick, leaving a hole in their secondary. Dugger was a second-round pick in 2020 … Read more