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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 11h

Warner will miss the rest of the season, Kyle Shanahan says.

Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: 49ers LB Fred Warner suffered a dislocated right ankle Sunday vs. the Buccaneers, per source.

San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker will meet with doctors to determine how much time he will miss.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 12h

The latest on Fred Warner:

49ers star linebacker Fred Warner suffers dislocated ankle: Source

Add Warner to the 49ers' ever-growing list of injuries this season.

www.nytimes.com

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: 49ers LB Fred Warner suffered a dislocated right ankle Sunday vs. the Buccaneers, per source.

San Francisco’s All-Pro linebacker will meet with doctors to determine how much time he will miss.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 14h

Shane Steichen says Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered an orbital fracture while doing pregame band work.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 14h

The Browns have lost 22 straight regular-season games in Pittsburgh.

The only time Cleveland has beaten the Steelers on the road since 2003 was in the playoffs in January 2021.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 14h

John Harbaugh says he expects Ravens stars Lamar Jackson and Roquan Smith to be back after Baltimore's Week 7 bye.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 15h

The 4-2 Patriots are off to their best start since 2019.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 22h

There’s a looseness to the Giants’ offense again, a confidence that’s been missing. Jaxson Dart’s not perfect, but you can see why the building believes in him.

More after New York’s big Thursday night win: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 23h

“The Eagles have looked drained, emotionally and physically,” one league exec told me.

It’s not an excuse. But it’s possible Philly’s not broken; the Eagles are just out of sync and worn out.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

League decision makers are still monitoring the A.J. Brown situation. Bill Belichick has no intention of leaving North Carolina. And the Giants… have a little Jersey in them.

Plus, some early trade deadline insights.

This is what I’m hearing:

What I’m hearing on Bill Belichick’s future, Eagles fallout and trade deadline rumblings

Also: The NFL is buzzing over a coach's fine, and Saquon Barkley was right about Daniel Jones.

www.nytimes.com

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi remain committed to Chapel Hill for the foreseeable future, college and NFL sources say.

  And if North Carolina feels otherwise, it would be costly: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Cincinnati acquired Joe Flacco in an attempt to keep the Bengals afloat.

Even Flacco was surprised by the move. But what does the trade say about the Browns?

League sources weigh in: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Roster stagnation caught up with Cincinnati last year, and it cost Lou Anarumo his job.

But now, Anarumo is thriving as the Colts’ DC, while the Bengals are still trying to patch their leaks.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Saquon Barkley told me not to lose faith in Daniel Jones last summer.

“You give him an offensive line, and I’m telling you, he’s a top quarterback. ... He has it.”

Saquon was right.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

It’s possible Philly isn’t broken; the Eagles are just out of sync.

But every week that passes with problems piling up makes league decision-makers wonder about WR A.J. Brown.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill fined head coach Jonathan Gannon for a sideline confrontation with Emari Demercado.

I asked the league for their reaction.

“If you’re going to fine him $100,000 because you feel that strongly, then just fire him.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

The Saints, Steelers, and Browns all showed interest in Jaxson Dart leading up to the draft.

But the Giants knew they had to get their guy. And now, New York is believing in its young nucleus — led by the Ole Miss QB.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

The Eagles will continue to insist they have no plans to trade star receiver A.J. Brown.   

But one AFC GM I spoke with has his doubts.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

College and NFL sources say Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi have no plans to leave North Carolina.

More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

If you know, you know.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Jonathan Gannon apologized for his sideline confrontation with Cardinals RB Emari Demercado.

But the NFL was buzzing, and people I spoke with largely disapproved of Arizona’s decision to fine their head coach.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

49ers GM John Lynch says the team is exploring trade options on the pass rusher market ahead of the trade deadline.

I expect them to check in on the availability of Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Jaxson Dart and Brian Daboll’s bromance has the Giants humming — and believing. This is what I’m hearing on:

- Eagles struggles
- The “Jersey” Giants
- Bill Belichick's future
- Jonathan Gannon's fine
- Early trade deadline rumblings

What I’m hearing on Bill Belichick’s future, Eagles fallout and trade deadline rumblings

Also: The NFL is buzzing over a coach's fine, and Saquon Barkley was right about Daniel Jones.

www.nytimes.com

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 2d

49ers QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall are out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 2d

The Giants have released a statement on Brian Daboll approaching the team’s medical tent Thursday night as QB Jaxson Dart was being tested for a concussion.

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