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WATCH: Devin Hester unveils his gold jacket from Pro Football Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A few former Bears players will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in a few weeks. Leading up to the ceremony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame sends gold jackets to the inductees. Julius Peppers …

How Caleb Williams’ contract stacks up against Bryce Young, former No. 1 picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears signed Caleb Williams to his rookie deal that stretches four years and tops out at $39 million, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. Williams’ deal also includes a $25 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option. …

49ers place rookie receiver Pearsall on non-football injury list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been a busy day of wide receiver news for the 49ers. Just hours after star wideout Brandon Aiyuk reportedly requested a trade out of San Francisco, the 49ers on Tuesday announced they have placed rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall on the active/non-football injury …

Here’s where the Chicago Bears’ cap space stands after signing Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears signed both rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze to their first NFL contracts on Tuesday, finalizing the Bears’ 2024 NFL Draft class. With that, they finalized the final, major pieces of their offseason additions. So, where does the …

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not be prosecuted on charges related to illegal online gaming that police said took place while he was underage and still a player at Louisiana State University, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Boutte was arrested in January after Louisiana State Police said he created an online betting account under a fake name and …

49ers rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday and one of the most notable ones landed on the non-football injury list. The NFL’s daily transaction reports shows that first-round pick Ricky Pearsall has landed on the list. The wideout will be eligible to be activated at any point during camp and will not be permitted to practice until that move …

Jul 16, 2024, 05:21 PM ET ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle. The team announced Tuesday that Krug will work to rehabilitate the injury without surgery over the next six to eight weeks before being re-evaluated. If …

Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson will start training camp on the non-football illness list, coach Andy Reid announced Tuesday. Thompson, a fifth-round pick in 2023, was in a special teams meeting at the team facility last month when he had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest. His status going forward is unknown. Reid also said cornerback Jaylen Watson, defensive …

Jul 16, 2024, 05:33 PM ET NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have signed forward Simon Holmstrom to a one-year contract. The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday. Holmstrom had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the Islanders last season. His five short-handed goals and seven short-handed points …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon is joined by Dr. Edwin Porras to discuss why Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks, coming off a collegiate injury, could have a rookie season similar to Todd Gurley’s rookie year. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

With Caleb Williams’ contract ‘drama’ done and dusted, Bears’ exciting new era cleared for takeoff originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There was never going to be a holdout. The term “drama” doesn’t even adequately represent Caleb Williams’ contract situation, which ended Tuesday when the rookie quarterback signed his four-year deal with the Bears. Williams has done everything right since …

What to expect from Bears 2024 draft picks as rookies report to training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After months of waiting, weeks of wondering and many, many hours devoted to speculation and curiosity, Bears training camp is finally here. On Tuesday, rookies report to Halas Hall to begin the bulk of their offseason work to prepare for …

No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Caleb Williams has reportedly agreed to terms with the Bears on his rookie contract. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Chicago Bears rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday for the start of training camp, but a few of them did a bit more than just report. Caleb Williams, quarterback and No. 1 overall pick …

The Chicago Bears and No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams agreed to a four-year, $39 million fully guaranteed rookie deal on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. It also includes a $25.5 million signing bonus. The USC product and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner does not have an NFLPA-certified agent. Rome Odunze, who Chicago selected with the No. 9 pick, also …

Caleb Williams signs four-year rookie contract with Bears: source originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams ended any contract drama Tuesday when he signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bears on the day rookies reported to Halas Hall, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. The Bears rookie quarterback’s four-year, fully guaranteed contract is worth $39 million. The …