Word that running back Samaje Perine and the Chiefs had agreed to a deal surfaced after he was released by the Broncos earlier this week and the deal is now official. The Chiefs announced that they have signed Perine to their 53-man roster on Friday. Cornerback Eric Scott was waived in a corresponding move. Perine spent last season with the …
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During last night’s game between North Dakota State and Colorado, the announcers at one point kicked around the question of whether two-way Buffaloes star Travis Hunter should aspire to play receiver or cornerback in the NFL. All things equal, it’s a no-brainer. Receivers make more money than cornerbacks. The top of the market for pass-catchers is $35 million. For pass-stoppers, …
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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with 49ers TE George Kittle about the growth of QB Brock Purdy and why he’s becoming a great QB. Kittle joins Yahoo Sports on behalf of Little Caesars Pizza. View more Video Transcript Um I, well, I think you can look at last year like all the stats and stuff like that, you know, he’s …
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The hold-in ended with a significant cash-out. 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has signed his new contract. It’s a four-year extension, $30 million per year in new money. In all, five years and $134.1 million, with $90 million paid out over the first three years. The deal was announced on Friday afternoon by the 49ers. “We were thrilled to draft Brandon …
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Dumped by the new Browns, Tyler Huntley is going back to the old Browns. Cleveland trimmed its quarterback room from four by releasing Huntley. And, per multiple reports, Huntley is going back to his former team — the Baltimore Ravens. Undrafted in 2020, Huntley played for the Ravens through 2023. He had 20 game appearances and nine starts in four …
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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with 49ers TE George Kittle about getting WR Brandon Aiyuk signed to an extension and what his thoughts are on star OL Trent Williams’ hold out. Kittle joins Yahoo Sports on behalf of Little Caesars Pizza. View more Video Transcript 49 ers in the news, Brandon AYU gets a massive contract, he gets paid. What …
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Stephen A declares 49ers have ‘absolutely no excuse’ to lose Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when describing the need for the 49ers to win the Super Bowl this season. Speaking on ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday morning, the outspoken analyst explained why San Francisco must win a championship now. …
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Former Saints receiver Michael Thomas remains a free agent. Even if he signs a deal in the coming days, he won’t be playing in Week 1. The NFL has announced that Thomas will be suspended for one game, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. It’s a punishment under the Personal Conduct Policy. The discipline stems from a November 2023 arrest …
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The deal is done. The ink is dry. The numbers are out. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, here are the full and complete details of the new contract signed by 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. 1. Signing bonus: $23 million, with $11 million paid within two weeks and the rest paid out with his base salary for 2024. …
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After losing the verdict, the NFL won the judgment in the Sunday Ticket case. And to the victor go the spoils. Via A.J. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, the NFL has formally sought reimbursement of litigation costs from the plaintiffs in the antitrust action. The amount requested, per the league’s filing, is $389,715.61. That amount represents out-of-pocket costs, not legal fees. The …
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Colorado’s first game of Year 2 in the Deion Sanders era Thursday night was closer than many of us — including Vegas — thought, yet Shedeur Sanders put on a magnificent show all evening in the 31-26 victory, a performance not simply just enough for the Buffaloes to narrowly avoid defeat but one littered with NFL-caliber throws. There were so …
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Why 49ers signing Aiyuk before Williams surprised Ochocinco, Sharpe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two former NFL players are surprised by Brandon Aiyuk signed a new contract with the 49ers before Trent Williams. Speaking on the “Nightcap” podcast, Chad Ochocinco and Shannon Sharpe gave their thoughts on San Francisco’s current situation. “Trent Williams is one I thought who …
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The Giants are reuniting with cornerback Adoree Jackson on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Jackson, 28, spent the past three seasons with the Giants after four seasons with the Titans. He had remained a free agent since March but said he hoped to re-sign with the Giants. He has familiarity with Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen as both …
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USATSI After months of being on the open market, veteran defensive back Adoree’ Jackson is re-signing with the New York Giants, according to NFL Media. Jackson will return to New York on a one-year deal, per the report. Jackson, 28, spent the previous three years with the Giants. During that span, he made 36 starts, recording two interceptions (one that …
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USATSI It didn’t take long for Tyler Huntley to find work. A day after he was released by the Cleveland Browns, the former Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to join the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad, according to The Athletic. Huntley made the Browns’ initial 53-man roster but was released after Cleveland was reportedly unable to find a trade partner for …
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