When Purdy’s impressive play as a rookie ignited San Francisco’s last QB controversy, it was easier to write it off as a fluke. He was, after all, an unproven seventh-round pick out of Iowa State. He’s since proved that he belongs as an NFL starter, of course, but he was largely an unknown commodity at...
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua now has the most receptions (52) through five games to begin an NFL season after his 10-catch, 85-yard, one-touchdown performance in a 26-23 overtime home loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. Nacua has amassed 588 receiving yards and two touchdowns as well. The former BYU star,...
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had to be separated after the Jags’ 26-21 road win on Sunday. The origin of the confrontation hasn’t been confirmed, but Saleh notably referenced a “legal” sign-stealing system run by Coen on Thursday as the two teams were gearing up to...
Nick WagonerSep 26, 2025, 05:34 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage...