49ers Despite the 49ers’ selection of WR Ricky Pearsall at pick No. 31 in the draft on Thursday, rumors are still circulating about the futures of WRs Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco. 49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan mentioned they have had preliminary discussions with other teams but no deals came close to fruition. “I know that we’re continuing to have positive talks with [Aiyuk] and we are really efforting to get something done with him,” Lynch said, via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “We’re excited about continuing down that path and Brandon being a part of this team ..read more

49ers According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the question about WR Brandon Aiyuk remaining in San Francisco comes down to whether he wants to be with the 49ers and if he likes their offer, even though it’s unlikely they will be the highest bidder. Rapoport adds he’s leaning towards Aiyuk staying with San Francisco but notes the “story hasn’t been written fully.” Regarding a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade, sources who have spoken with Jonathan Jones pointed to the A.J. Brown deal as fair trade compensation. The Titans received a first- (18) and third-round (101) pick for Brown. Tony Pauline s ..read more

49ers 49ers GM John Lynch refused to go into specifics regarding WR Brandon Aiyuk‘s contract situation but said the two sides have had good talks. ”B. A. I’ve communicated on many occasions our wish,” Lynch said, via Steelers Wire. “And our wish is that he’s here and part of the Niners for the rest of his career. We’re working through that, and as such, I was a player once and I never liked my business being out in the public, and so I’m gonna respect that. I’m not gonna speak for their side. I can say we’re having good talks and I’m just gonna leave it at that.” Aaron Wilson reports the 49er ..read more

49ers 49ers GM John Lynch regarding WR Brandon Aiyuk: “Our wish is that he is here for the rest of his career. We are working through that.” (Clayton Holloway) Lynch responded to a question on whether they have received calls for Aiyuk: “Sure. We receive calls for a lot of players.”  Aiyuk has not been to the facility since the start of offseason workouts, per Lynch, but he reiterated the goal is to sign him to an extension: “We’re having good talks and we’ll leave it at that.” (Matt Barrows) Lynch mentioned the 49ers have 22 players on their draft board with first-round grades. (Barrows ..read more

49ers Arizona State LS Slater Zellers had a local visit with the 49ers. (Justin Melo)  Cardinals Arizona State LS Slater Zellers had a local visit with the 49ers. (Justin Melo) Rams Following his release by the Bills, the Rams signed CB Tre’Davious White to bolster their secondary with an experienced defender. White has had major injuries in two straight seasons, and he noted Los Angeles’ training staff as a reason he chose to sign. “Very transparent, just very authentic, the plan that they have in place,” White said, via Stu Jackson of the team’s official site. “I’m a guy that’s very ..read more

According to Howard Balzer, the Seahawks brought in free agent RB Rashaad Penny for a visit on Wednesday.  Penny is coming off of a disappointing season in Philadelphia, but had shown flashes for the Seahawks in years past, so he could be a potential addition to keep an eye on for Seattle.  Penny, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Seahawks back in 2018. He just finished out his four-year, $10,765,436 rookie contract that includes a $5,909,408 signing bonus with the Seahawks. Seattle declined his fifth-year option, which would have cost the Seahawks $4.523 million fully guarant ..read more

49ers Signed WR Trent Taylor Browns Placed WR Rashard Higgins, LB Christian Kirksey, and OT Justin Murray on the retired list Cowboys Signed RB Royce Freeman Raiders Received a roster exemption for international DE David Ebuka Aghoa Saints Received a roster exemption for international K Charlie Smyth Seahawks Placed P Jon Ryan on the retired list The post NFL Transactions: Wednesday 4/17 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co ..read more

According to Ian Rapoport, Iowa DB Cooper DeJean had official visits with four teams, including the Seahawks, Steelers, Eagles and Bills.  Rapoport notes DeJean had a compressed pre-draft process due to his recovery from a fractured fibula late last season and it only allowed him time for four visits.  He is widely considered a first-round draft selection but it’s not yet clear whether he’ll be asked to be a cornerback or safety at the next level.  Teams can host up to 30 players for interviews and medical evaluations at their own facilities, with players who live or go to coll ..read more

Cardinals Cardinals TE Trey McBride had a breakout year in 2023 bolstered by the return of QB Kyler Murray. He mentioned his belief in GM Monti Ossenfort to make the right choice for the team, even if it’s another pass catcher a number four overall. “The (receivers) we have in that room are phenomenal players. There is a ton of talent,” McBride said, via Darren Urban of the team’s website. “I have no idea what we are going to do in the draft. What we hear in the media isn’t always necessarily true. It’s going to be exciting.” “I trust in Monti. I trust in the guys upstairs. That’s their job ..read more

Bengals Re-signed ERFA LS Cal Adomitis Re-signed LB Joe Bachie Broncos Signed DT Angelo Blackson Browns Re-signed DE Sam Kamara Waived G Drew Forbes Buccaneers Re-signed DL William Gholston Signed OL Lorenz Metz Received roster exemption for international OL Lorenz Metz Cardinals Received roster exemption for international TE Bernhard Wilson Colts Signed DT DeForest Buckner to two-year, $46M extension Commanders Released LS Tucker Addington Eagles Signed WR DeVonta Smith to three-year, $75M extension Giants Re-signed RFA DB Nick McCloud Jaguars Signed international TE Patric ..read more