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The Los Angeles Chargers activated left tackle Russell Okung on Saturday, officially clearing the way for the veteran to make his 2019 debut on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team placed rookie safety Nasir Adderley on injured reserve. Okung, the anchor of an offensive line decimated by injuries, has been sidelined since June after suffering a pulmonary embolism because of blood clots and was placed on the non-football injury list. Continue to Article

October 26, 2019 5:18:pm EST

New 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was clearly relieved to get out of Denver. Via Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post, Broncos defensive leader Von Miller sounded a bit defensive about the deal. “It's part of the business,” Miller said of the trade. Continue to Article

October 25, 2019 8:18:am EST

The rich got richer this week, but being rich doesn't make you the king. The 49ers have opened the season 6-0 -- their best start since 1990, and filled a glaring hole Tuesday when they acquired wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders from the Denver Broncos. Now with a stout defense, efficient run game and two dynamic receiving threats for Jimmy Garoppolo to throw the ball to, the Niners should be the favorites in the NFC, right? Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 6:19:pm EST

A quarterback change is not in the immediate future of the Denver Broncos. Broncos president John Elway said rookie Drew Lock is not ready to take over the starting job from veteran Joe Flacco, who has guided the team to a 2-5 record. "I will say this: The most important thing for a young quarterback is not to put him out there before he's ready," Elway said on KOA radio on Wednesday, via The Athletic. Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 4:04:pm EST

The Broncos aren't ready to make a quarterback change, primarily because they don't think they have an option that's ready. As tempting (and easy) as it would be to move on from Joe Flacco after a 2-5 start, there are a few practical realities preventing them from doing so. Second-round pick Drew Lock is expected to start practicing again soon, in hopes of returning from the broken thumb that landed him on injured reserve. Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 6:34:am EST