Latest injury may ruin McKinnon's comeback bid

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon aggravated his newly repaired knee in practice this week and now his future is uncertain. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/McKinnon-Has-Uncertain-Future-After-Another-Setback-558691871.html

Peterman may have edge over Glennon

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Going into the Raiders' final exhibition game, Nathan Peterman may surprisingly have an edge over Mike Glennon to win the backup quarterback job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Peterman-May-Have-Edge-Over-Glennon-in-QB-Duel-558696471.html

When will Gabe Jackson play in 2019?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson, recovering from knee surgery, will be back in the lineup, but when? A couple of weeks or at midseason? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Gabe-Jackson-is-Recovering-Quickly-558569571.html

Dee Ford says he'll be ready for season opener

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Dee Ford returned to practice after sitting out three weeks after a knee procedure, and says he'll be ready to roll for the regular-season opener. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Dee-Ford-Returns-to-Practice-Says-Hes-Ready-for-the-Season-558565451.html

Good news for 49ers: Richburg is back

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Center Weston Richburg has been activated, just in time to get ready for Game 1 of the regular season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/NIners-Activate-Richburg-and-Hope-to-Have-Him-in-the-LIneup-for-Opening-Game-558445201.html

Ex-Charger Liuget gets chance with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former Chargers defensive lineman Corey Liuget signs with Raiders. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Add-Ex-Charger-Corey-Liuget-to-Defensive-Front-558442091.html

Keisan Nixon impressing Raiders at CB

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted rookie Keisean Nixon may have earned himself a job at cornerback already. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/In-Final-Week-Nixon-May-be-In-Nelson-May-be-Out-558321861.html

Jeff Wilson Jr. having strong summer for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was a long shot to make the 49ers roster, but the odds may now be in his favor. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/Bay-Area-Sports-361904231.html

Raiders may keep a few undrafted rookies

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Keelan Doss and perhaps three or four other undrafted rookies may make the Oakland roster, says Jon Gruden. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Roster-Could-Include-Several-Undrafted-Rookies-557998621.html

Garroppolo says he'll "fight" to be his best

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo is eager to play in another game Saturday vs. the Chiefs to erase his horrible outing against the Broncos. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Garoppolo-Eager-to-Get-Back-on-the-Field-Saturday-558002211.html

Anthony Rush fighting to make Raiders roster

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Undrafted defensive tackle Anthony Rush, released by the Eagles in late July, has drawn raves since joining the Raiders but his odds remain long to make the roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Long-Shots-Must-Shine-Against-the-Packers-557871821.html

Jimmie Ward will get shot at free safety

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Often-injured free safety Jimmie Ward still has time to win the job from Tarvarius Moore. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Ward-Still-Has-Time-to-Win-49ers-Free-Safety-Role-557876341.html

Gruden: Brown is back and is 'all in'

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Antonio Brown has mostly been absent this summer, but now he's back and Jon Gruden says he's committed. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Gruden-Says-Antonio-Brown-is-Back-and-All-In-557746901.html

49ers happy to have a healthy Jaquiski Tartt

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Safety Jaquiski Tartt is back after consecutive seasons of suffering broken arms. A healthy Tartt makes the 49ers defense much better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Benefitting-From-Having-a-Healthy-Tartt-557742791.html

Raiders defense got injection of speed

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders defense looked slow the past few years but suddenly looks quicker. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Defense-Has-Received-an-Injection-of-Speed-556555071.html

Garoppolo has ugly game debut

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo's first game back at QB after almost a year away was ugly. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Is-Garoppolos-Shaky-Start-Cause-for-Concern-556448321.html

Raiders' Abram showing leadership skills

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Johnathan Abram is a rookie, but he's taking an assertive leadership role on the defense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Abrams-Leadership-is-as-Apparent-as-his-Talent-554129941.html

49ers defense heating up with the 'Hot Boys'

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Inside linebackers Kwon Alexander and Fred Warner have dubbed themselves the "Hot Boys." https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/More-Intense-49ers-Defense-Feeding-off-the-Hot-Boys-554200341.html

Niners' rookie Greenlaw could be a starter

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In his first pro game, rookie linebacker Dre Greenlaw produces plenty of highlights: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/In-Greenlaws-First-Game-49ers-Rookie-Looked-Like-a-Playmaker-547041691.html

Raiders' Josh Jacobs has fine game debut

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Josh Jacobs looks very good in first pro game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jacobs-Give-Raiders-a-Glimpse-of-Whats-to-Come-546981251.html

Garoppolo throws 5 picks in 5 attempts

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jimmy Garoppolo is known for his accuracy, so is there cause for worry when he throws five straight interceptions in a summer practice? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Not-Worried-About-Garoppolos-Ugly-Practice-544638411.html

Undrafted Keelan Doss making bid with Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Former UC Davis receiver Keelan Doss, from Alameda, is making a strong bid to make Raiders roster. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Undrafted-Keelan-Doss-Hopes-to-Keep-Momentum-Rolling-544558261.html

49ers' Hurd putting the hurt on tacklers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie WR Jalen Hurd is bringing a very physical style to the 49ers offense. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Excited-by-What-They-See-From-Thundering-Hurd-542228391.html

Cole wins Raiders' punting job

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie A.J. Cole gets Raiders punting duties after release of Johnny Townsend. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Rookie-AJ-Cole-Wins-Raiders-Punting-Job-542145331.html

Mullens vs. Beathard is still a dead heat

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Kyle Shanahan says there's no edge for either Nick Mullens or C.J. Beathard in the battle to win the No. 2 QB job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Mullens-Beathard-Remain-in-a-Dead-Heat-for-Backup-Job-539807781.html

Antonio Brown will (finally) report to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Antonio Brown loses his appeal to the NFL to use his old helmet and says he will finally report to training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Report-Indicates-Antonio-Brown-Will-Join-Raiders-539750011.html

Arden Key has terrific opening game

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Arden Key may have given the Raiders a glimpse of his terrific potential in the first exhibition game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Excited-by-Arden-Keys-Debut-Performance-537416591.html

Shanahan wants more out of his wide receivers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Head coach Kyle Shanahan says no one wide receiver has shown he's No. 1, and the group as a whole needs to do more. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Shanahan-Wants-to-See-More-From-His-Wide-Receivers-537336531.html

Gabe Jackson's injury a blow to Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Guard Gabe Jackson will miss as much as two months after an injury in training camp. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jacksons-Injury-a-Blow-to-Raiders-Hopes-for-a-Fast-Start-530176211.html

Sherman sees big season for 49ers' Taylor

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman says Trent Taylor has special talent, could catch 80-90 passes in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Niners-Sherman-Believes-Trent-Taylor-Will-Have-Huge-Season-530254991.html

Nicholas Morrow drawing praise from Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Young linebacker Nicholas Morrow could push veteran starters for playing time. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Nichols-Morrow-Learning-from-Veteran-Linebackers-527922281.html

Ankle sprain will slow Nick Bosa

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie defensive tackle Nick Bosa sprains his ankle and may not play in summer games. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Bosas-Ankle-Sprain-May-Keep-Him-Out-of-Games-527843581.html

McKinnon excited to be back on the field

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Jerick McKinnon finally is back to 100 percent. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Jerick-McKinnon-Completes-Long-Road-Back-to-the-Field-523620281.html

Is time running out for Vanderdoes?

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is battling another injury. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Time-May-be-Running-Out-for-Raiders-Vanderdoes-523603591.html

Jordan Matthews not a lock at WR for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers signed ex-Eagles & Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews this offseason to provide experience to a young group, but he'll have to fight for his roster spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Veteran-Receiver-Matthews-Must-Fight-for-His-Roster-Spot-523169921.html

Josh Mauro could start at DE for Raiders

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Veteran journeyman Josh Mauro, in his first training camp with Raiders, is No. 1 on the depth chart now at one defensive end spot. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Josh-Mauro-Could-Start-at-Defensive-End-for-Raiders-523215801.html

Brad Spiess has been hooked on hiking since he was a boy on Guam

Brad Spiess is a personal trainer, Army veteran and ardent hiker. Hiking is part of his lifestyle and his gateway to nature and landscape photography, and keeps him fit and grounded. My story on him for the Active San Diego series in the Health section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/story/2019-08-05/hiking-plays-lead-role-in-trek-for-fitness

Rookie DE Bosa coming on strong for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: In training camp so far, rookie defensive end Nick Bosa has been even better than the team had hoped. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Its-Early-but-49ers-Nick-Bosa-Looks-On-Track-to-be-an-Impact-Player-520810151.html

As expected, Raiders' Waller is excelling

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tight end Darren Waller hasn't played much in his short NFL career, but he now appears poised for a breakout, and even an injury Friday shouldn't stop him. https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-practice-report-TE-Darren-Waller-14277625.php

Injury sidelines 49ers' Garnett once more

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Joshua Garnett, who was taking snaps with the first team, is out three weeks with finger surgery. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Injury-Puts-49ers-Garnett-on-the-Sidelines-Again-513725221.html

Raiders' Hankins doing more with less

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Jon Gruden says defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is the most improved player in camp after coming to camp lighter and more fit. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Smaller-Hankins-is-Giving-Raiders-Big-Results-in-Training-Camp-513789441.html

Raiders' Renfrow already playing like a veteran

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, a fifth-round pick from Clemson, just seems to find an opening in the defense on every play. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rookie-Wideout-Hunter-Renfrow-is-Playing-Like-a-Veteran-513494171.html

Dwelley getting an opportunity to back up Kittle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Ross Dwelley, from little University of San Diego, has a chance to be the No. 2 tight end behind George Kittle. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/With-Celek-Out-Dwelley-Getting-His-Shot-at-Tight-End-for-49ers-513492681.html