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K.J. Wright never planned to be a coach. Now, could he be the next DeMeco Ryans? Original

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By Matt Barrows Verified
| The Athletic Verified
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — During his retirement news conference in 2022, longtime Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright said he didn’t know what his future held but that he was sure he’d never get into coaching. It took roughly 18 months for him to change his mind. During the 2024 offseason, the San Francisco 49ers hired their former rival as a quality control coach, the bottom rung on the NFL coaching ladder. This spring, he took a major step up when he was promoted to linebackers coach.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden live updates: Start time, latest news, rumors and celebrity guests

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By Dan Shanoff Verified, Hannah Vanbiber Verified, Jayna Bardahl Verified, Peter Baugh Verified, Matt Barrows Verified, Lindsey Wisniewski Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden live updates: Start time, latest news, rumors and celebrity guests The world is watching Madison Square Garden hoping for updates about a pop star and Chiefs player. July 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM EDT New York City police stationed outside Madison Square Garden.
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Which 49ers rookies impressed in OTAs, and which UDFA might make the team? Mailbag Original

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By Matt Barrows Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The San Francisco 49ers are particularly deep at linebacker and cornerback this year. Who makes the squad at those positions, and could the team make a trade at one of those spots? We dive into those offseason nitty-gritty questions in this week’s mailbag. Thanks for all the great queries, which, as usual, have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Which rookie was most impressive in the OTAs, and will they have a positive impact on this season? — Russ W.
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