
NFL Defends International Opener After Kyle Shanahan Questions 49ers Travel
The NFL pushed back on concerns raised by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan over San Francisco’s season-opening game in Australia.

The NFL pushed back on concerns raised by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan over San Francisco’s season-opening game in Australia.

The NFL has rejected the Chicago Bears’ request for compensatory draft picks tied to Ian Cunningham’s exit, ruling that his role with Atlanta does not qualify under league guidelines.

Rashee Rice’s probation violation and resulting jail sentence have sparked speculation about whether the NFL will impose additional discipline, adding uncertainty to the Chiefs’ offseason plans.

The NFL is confronting a growing labor dispute with its referees’ union as stalled CBA negotiations raise the possibility of replacement officials and renewed officiating concerns.

The league fined Chicago defensive end Austin Booker $11,636 for two illegal hits on Packers quarterback Jordan Love in a game that underscored the intensity—and consequences—of the Bears–Packers rivalry.

An NFL insider has cast doubt on a potential Washington Commanders trade for Brandon Aiyuk, noting uncertainty around the 49ers’ plans and the receiver’s long-term status.