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After nine seasons, Arik Armstead will play somewhere other than San Francisco in 2024. The veteran defensive lineman is slated to be released after he and the 49ers were unable to agree on a restructured contract, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. The two sides were close, but Armstead reportedly declined a significant pay cut. He was set to make …

The NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday. Several star players, including Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Giants running back Saquon Barkley, will be free to sign a contract with a new team. Here’s an explanation of the rules and terms to …

Last month, the Steelers got out the word that they aren’t interested in a veteran quarterback with aspirations to start. Now, they’ll be signing a veteran quarterback with clear aspirations to start. Something clearly changed on the road to adding Russell Wilson. Here’s the initial report, from Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “[T]he Steelers are not interested in bringing …

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – The Rivals Camp Series stop in Southern California is always loaded at the quarterback position and on Sunday there was tons of recruiting news coming from that group as well. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has the latest on many big names: RIVALS CAMP SERIES LOS ANGELES: Gorney’s Takeaways | Stars shine at the Rivals …

Mac Jones is heading home. A Jacksonville native, Jones will play for his hometown team after the New England Patriots agreed to trade the veteran quarterback to the Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to ESPN and confirmed by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.  While four teams were reportedly in the running, the Jaguars were the only team that gave the Patriots an …

As the value of No. 1 receivers continues to rise in the NFL, so does the value of those assigned to cover them. Good cornerbacks are at a premium in the NFL. Do-everything safeties haven’t quite caught up to cornerbacks in terms of contracts, but they are still quite valuable. And there are many intriguing safeties in free agency this …

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to cut their longest-tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Armstead will be released and hit the open market after the start of the new league year on Wednesday, according to the person who spoke to the …

Russell Wilson isn’t exactly known as a someone who’s willing to take a discount, but that’s exactly what happened on Sunday night when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  According to ESPN.com, Wilson’s new contract will pay him the league minimum of $1.21 million for the 2024 season, which is a bargain-basement price for a BACKUP …

Linebacker Caleb Johnson is set to hit the open market. Johnson was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jaguars will not tender him a contract before the start of the new league year. That means Johnson will be free to sign with any team come Wednesday. The Jaguars …

Gearing up for a busy week for Eagles in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia This is going to be a busy week for the Eagles. NFL free agency kicks off today and the Eagles are going to be heavily involved in the news cycle. As a reminder, the NFL’s two-day negotiating window opens up at noon on …

Jermain Kinsler, a class of 2026 defensive lineman, is scheduled to have a busy spring. One of the top defensive linemen in New Jersey, Kinsler is a name to watch and already boasts an impressive Power Five offer list, including Rutgers. Kinsler transferred from Florida to Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey) this past season. A likely four-star, Kinsler is 6-foot-5 …

General manager Les Snead says the Rams will be aggressive once again during free agency, which begins Monday. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams got a jump on the start of free agency. Now, are they ready to jump in? By re-signing offensive lineman Kevin Dotson to a multiyear deal and receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract, Rams …

NORMAN — Spring football practice gets underway for OU on Monday. The Sooners return plenty from last season’s 10-3 team, but with the offensive line undergoing an overhaul, Jackson Arnold taking over for Dillon Gabriel at quarterback, and Zac Alley taking over as defensive coordinator, there is plenty of intrigue on both sides of the ball as OU makes the …

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, attempting to evade Denver defenders during a game last season, is a pending free agent. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Free agency in the NFL is traditionally a time to look outside the organization for help. The Chargers, though, still have some issues to resolve inside. Edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa …