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The New York Jets have signed 2024 UFL MVP and former Birmingham Stallions breakout quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced Saturday. Martinez led the league in rushing yards (528) during the regular season, while finishing tied for second in passing touchdowns (15) and third in passing yards (1,749). Despite not starting the season as the Stallions’ starter, the 24-year-old signal-caller …

The Rams signed cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Saturday. He started 12 games last season and had a career-best three interceptions. (Tyler Kaufman / Associated Press) The Rams, befallen by injuries in the defensive backfield, added depth at cornerback by signing free agent Jerry Jacobs, the team announced Saturday. Jacobs, 26, played three seasons for the Detroit Lions. He is expected …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle in sluggish day in pads originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Seven days into camp and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is done talking about the potential of the 2024 team. What matters now is not what can be but what this group gets out of the effort …

49ers guard Burford expected to miss three weeks with broken hand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offensive line was dealt a blow during the first week of training camp. Right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in Santa Clara on Saturday, noting the team still is deciding whether or …

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris quickly addressed questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins’ health as training camp begins. Morris told reporters on Thursday that Cousins is medically cleared and “ready to go.” Though Cousins will take snaps with the first-team offense, accommodations will be made to his workload as he builds his condition back up, according to Falcons reporter Will …

Tua Tagovailoa has officially signed a record-setting four-year, $212.4 million extension with the Miami Dolphins that keeps him in The Magic City through 2028.  With the 26-year-old’s contract officially inked, all first-round quarterbacks from the 2020 NFL Draft — Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert (Chargers), Jordan Love (Packers) and Jalen Hurts (Eagles) — now have their long-term contracts sealed. Love, who signed …

The 49ers announced they signed receiver Frank Darby to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the team waived cornerback Kemon Hall. Darby entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Falcons in 2021, and he played three seasons for Atlanta. He has appeared in 16 games and made two receptions for 29 yards. Darby, 26, spent the majority …

How endorsement from ex-49ers lineman led team to veteran signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers added to their depth on the offensive line in the offseason with the signing of a 10-year veteran. Chris Hubbard spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, his third NFL team. He started all nine games in which …

The NFL wants close games. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy doesn’t care. As he enters his third NFL season and second full year as a starter, the last pick in the 2022 draft is ready to make things interesting by making things boring. “I want to be dominant,” Purdy told Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Not just win games …

Eagles training camp observations: DeVonta Smith reminds us he’s still really good originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was military day at Eagles training camp on Saturday and the Eagles held their longest practice of the summer so far. On the first day of bright sunshine of camp, the Eagles went 1 hour and 39 minutes before handing over …

49ers sign another wide receiver with Aiyuk, Pearsall out of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Saturday added another wide receiver to their 90-man roster. Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Frank Darby was signed to add depth at a position with Brandon Aiyuk not participating in practices and rookie Ricky Pearsall on the …

When it comes to evaluating contracts, money becomes a major factor. Duration is becoming more important, too. Teams prefer longer-term contracts, giving them the benefit of controlling a player’s rights (if they choose to do so) well beyond the guaranteed years of the deal, typically one or two or three seasons. For players with one year left on their contracts, …

Like father, like son.  Many remarkable athletes have had sons follow in their footsteps in their respective sport, including new Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and his superstar father, LeBron James. That said, we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic father-son duos in sports history. Let’s get to it! LeBron James and Bronny James LeBron James has made …

The Jets signed former UFL quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced before Saturday’s practice. They also signed cornerback Kendall Sheffield and waived quarterback Ben Bryant and cornerback Nehemiah Shelton in corresponding moves. Martinez played with the Birmingham Stallons this spring, earning UFL MVP honors while passing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns and leading the league with 528 rushing yards. …

The Jets announced Saturday morning prior to training camp practice that they’ve signed QB Adrian Martinez and CB Kendall Sheffield. The team released QB Ben Bryant and CB Nehemiah Shelton in corresponding moves. Martinez, 24, started 47 games over five seasons of college football with Nebraska (four seasons) and Kansas State (one season), going 20-27 with 9,752 yards passing, 51 …