Daily Archives: August 30, 2024

49ers signing Brandon Aiyuk to long-term deal keeps Super Bowl window wide open

Eric Williams NFL Reporter After months of contentious negotiations that played out publicly on social media, several trade proposals and a three-week hold-in during training camp, Brandon Aiyuk reportedly accepted the deal the 49ers offered weeks ago.  But his reported four-year, $120 million contract extension with $76 million guaranteed is a pretty nice consolation prize nonetheless.  Aiyuk, the No. 25 …

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Did Patriots make right decision naming Brissett the starter over Maye?

Did Patriots make right decision naming Brissett the starter over Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye is the most important player on the New England Patriots roster. His development is crucial to the short- and long-term success of the franchise. But sometimes it’s best for a rookie quarterback to not start right away. Patriots head coach Jerod …

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Source: Aiyuk agreed to 49ers’ contract offer on table since Aug. 12

Source: Aiyuk agreed to 49ers’ contract offer on table since Aug. 12 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk’s prolonged training-camp hold-in officially is over, but it’s likely the 49ers star wide receiver ultimately accepted a contract offer that has been on the table for weeks. Aiyuk’s reported four-year, $120 million contract is the same offer that San …

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Goldberg watching son from sideline as Colorado, Deion Sanders face North Dakota State

American professional wrestler Bill Goldberg before the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Editor’s note: Follow all the action between Colorado and North Dakota State with USA TODAY Sports’ live coverage. BOULDER, Colo. – Famed professional wrestler Goldberg roamed the sidelines before the game Thursday wearing a black Colorado football hat as fans in the stands …

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