Author: Angela Miele

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Angela Miele has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since September 2022 covering the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL and NCAA topics. She graduated from Rowan University with a BA in English and currently attending Rutgers University to get her MA in Communication and Media Studies. Follow me on Twitter at @angelamiele811

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The salary cap for the 2023 NFL league year has officially been finalized. The 2023 49ers salary cap has been announced, and they have the third-highest cap number for 2023. The 49ers salary cap and cap space are not the same, but the amount they saved will help the team. Here are details on the 49ers salary cap and why this is great news for the team. 2023 49ers Salary Cap The league has announced the 2023 salary cap, and the 49ers officially have $237,520,268. This is the third highest in the NFL, with the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns…

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There has been an important update on the Brock Purdy surgery date. A couple of weeks ago it was released that San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy’s elbow surgery would have to be delayed due to inflammation. Now, it has been reported that the Brock Purdy surgery date will be later this week. Brock Purdy Surgery Date It was reported this morning that Purdy will undergo surgery this Wednesday, March 8th. The procedure will be done by Dr. Keith Meister to repair Purdy’s torn UCL. The report was from Mike Silver, who told 49ers Webzone. Purdy sustained his injury on…

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The biggest question going in this week three game against the St Louis Battlehawks for the DC Defenders was the quarterback position. The Defenders Jordan Ta’amu may have answered that question based on how he played. The Defenders have defeated the Battlehawks 34-28, and now remain the last undefeated team in the North division. Jordan Ta’amu stepped up big time and may have proven why he should remain the starter. Defenders Jordan Ta’amu Ta’amu finally got a chance to show what he could do against the Battlehawks. In week two he was pulled out of the game due to not…

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Week three of the XFL is here, in a big game between the DC Defenders and the St. Louis Battlehawks. There is a list of Defenders players out vs Battlehawks this week that is important to note. Both of these teams are undefeated, and at the end of the day, only one undefeated team will remain in the north of the XFL. Here is a list of the Defenders players out in week three. Defenders Players Out vs Battlehawks Briley Moore Tight end Briley Moore will be out with an ankle injury in week three against the St. Louis Battlehawks.…

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Among the large list of 49ers Free Agents, one, in particular, has stated that he will look at his options and play somewhere else in 2023. This player is veteran kicker, Robbie Gould. Gould has been playing in the league since 2005, and has been on just three teams, mainly known for two. It was announced today that this 49ers free agent will be leaving the team in 2023, and now San Francisco will need a new kicker. 49ers Free Agent Will Hit The Market It was announced on Twitter that Robbie Gould will be testing the market this off-season…

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This weekend the DC Defenders will face the St. Louis Battlehawks in DC. The biggest question surrounding this game will be which of the DC Defenders quarterbacks will start. It will also be questioned if the starter needs to be changed after this week. Both the Defenders and Battlehawks are 2-0, and this week’s game may be their most important yet. The top two Defenders quarterbacks on the roster are D’Eriq King and Jordan Ta’amu. Week three may finally be the week the starter is decided. DC Defenders Quarterbacks In the first two weeks of the XFL season, Defenders quarterback,…

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With the NFL free agency just a couple weeks away, it is time to look at the upcoming 49ers free agents in 2023. It is important to discuss the odds that they return or head somewhere else. The team has a lot of players that they will either need to re-sign or replace. Here is a look at the list of the 49ers free agents ahead of the new league year. 49ers Free Agents in 2023 Already extended As of now, the 49ers have already extended long snapper Taybor Pepper to a three-year deal. Pepper was expected to be an…

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Free agency is not that far away, and there are multiple quarterbacks who will be looking for a new home. There is a question about where will Jimmy Garoppolo go in free agency this year. His contract is up with the San Francisco 49ers, and among many factors such as other quarterbacks potentially on the market, the door is open on where Jimmy Garoppolo will end up. With Tom Brady’s retirement, that is a big quarterback off the market this season, leaving Garoppolo more room to do business. Here are some ideas, and impacting factors on the quarterback’s free agency…

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Currently, the NFL Competition Committee is having its yearly meetings where rule changes are discussed. These rules would be in effect for the 2023 league year. There is an important change in the rules that the NFL is debating which was a big issue that the league saw this year. While there is no change as of yet, this will be something to watch for. NFL Competition Committee’s Proposal According to Ari Meirov on Twitter, the NFL Competition Committee is discussing a rule in regard to an emergency quarterback. This would allow teams to keep a third quarterback on their…

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Players and teams are starting to check in to the 2023 NFL Combine. A key member not in attendance is 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. General Manager, John Lynch, and his team will be there, but 49ers reporter Matt Maiocco has confirmed there will be no Kyle Shanahan. With the team’s late draft picks, this is actually not an issue. 49ers Head Coach to Miss NFL Combine While Kyle Shanahan will not be in attendance for this year’s NFL Combine, it should also be noted that he did not attend last year’s either. Just like the 2022 NFL Draft, the…

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