Scoop City: The 49ers, without their star left tackle
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Scoop City NFL Newsletter Highlights: #
- Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is seeking a new deal and has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers.
- There is no resolution yet, but negotiations continue between Aiyuk and the team.
- Additionally, left tackle Trent Williams is a no-show at practice, looking for a contract improvement.
- The 49ers have to balance contract talks for quarterback Brock Purdy, whose extension could be substantial.
- In other news, training camps have seen fights and players making an impression.
- Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to play this preseason with no restrictions.
- Tennessee Titans’ QB Will Levis is impressing with improved accuracy.
- Lions players DE Aidan Hutchinson and WR Jameson Williams have stood out in camp.
- There have been training camp fights, including incidents with the Texans and Chiefs.
- Panthers WR Diontae Johnson is projected to be a significant contributor in their offense.
- Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh made a fashion statement on the first day of training camp.
- Giants’ RT Evan Neal is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list.
- Backup QB Geno Smith showed sharpness in practice, particularly with a long pass to WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Quotes from Jim Harbaugh, Aaron Rodgers, and Najee Harris on various topics.
- Recommended reads include a touching story about Colts’ Grant Stuard and highlights of Trent Williams’ performance.