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The Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers strengthened their rosters this offseason. ESPN reported the division now holds three of the top five teams in its Football Power Index for 2026.
sportsnet.caThe NFC West strengthened its position as one of the NFL's top divisions ahead of the 2026 season. The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX, the Los Angeles Rams advanced to the NFC Championship game, and the San Francisco 49ers finished within two games of the division title in 2025, ESPN reported. Three of the division's teams rank among ESPN's top five in its Football Power Index entering 2026.
The Rams acquired defensive end Myles Garrett, the prior NFL Defensive Player of the Year, from the Cleveland Browns. The 49ers signed receiver Mike Evans and expect returns from Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and George Kittle after injuries. The Seahawks retained most of the roster that secured the championship.
The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur, previously the Rams' offensive coordinator, as head coach and released quarterback Kyler Murray. The NFC West includes the Seahawks, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals.
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Al JazeeraSouth Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and will face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos called the qualification a historic achievement after earlier group losses and a draw.
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left forearm injury. The team recalled infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot.