Why are the San Francisco 49ers named the 49ers?
The 49ers' name honors the 1849 California Gold Rush prospectors who transformed San Francisco.
The 49ers' name honors the 1849 California Gold Rush prospectors who transformed San Francisco.
Mike Ditka was fired by the Chicago Bears in 1993 after the team's performance declined, culminating in a 5 - 11 season in 1992.
The Broncos play the Chargers at 4:05 PM ET today; no score yet.
The NFL releases its schedule each year; the 2026 schedule came out on May 15, 2026.
The Broncos' remaining 2026 schedule features home games against the Chiefs, Raiders, Dolphins, Bills, and Chargers, plus road trips to Carolina, Pittsburgh, New York, Las Vegas, and New England.
Multiple NFL games are scheduled for October 11, 2026, including Broncos at Chargers and Browns at Jets.
Saquon Barkley's 2-year, $41.2M Eagles extension includes $36M guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back.
Saquon Barkley wears number 26, but the exact reason for his choice is not publicly known.
Myles Garrett is a defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, after being traded from the Cleveland Browns.
Dalton's current deal is a two-year, $8 million extension with the Panthers, signed in February 2025.
Mike Ditka's popularity stems from his Hall of Fame playing career, Super Bowl-winning coaching, and larger-than-life personality.
Mike Ditka was fired by the Bears after a 5 - 11 season in 1992, and he admitted he had lost his passion for coaching.
The Denver Broncos are 2-2 in the 2026 NFL season as of October 9, 2026.
The 2026 NFL schedule is out, released on May 14, 2026.
Saquon Barkley is out with a hamstring injury and is considered week-to-week.
Barkley wasn't traded; the Giants let him hit free agency and he signed with the Eagles.
J.K. Dobbins is the Denver Broncos' starting running back for the 2026 season.
Myles Garrett is set to become a free agent in 2031, according to Over The Cap and Spotrac.
Andy Dalton is currently a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, serving as their No. 3 QB.
Andy Dalton's 2026 salary is $1.5 million, with a total cash payout of $1,508,160 including a workout bonus.