Getty Images Christian McCaffrey is giving the once-sagging running back market some hope. The 49ers star has agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. McCaffrey, who is now under contract until he turns 31 years old, was already the NFL’s highest-paid running back. In 2020, when he was still with the Carolina …

After intermittent participation at voluntary offseason workouts, Tua Tagovailoa reported to the Miami Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday. But the quarterback is admittedly growing impatient with long-term contract negotiations, telling reporters he’s simply ready to “get something done.” “I’m not blind to the people that are in my position that are getting paid,” Tagovailoa said. “Am I concerned about it? I’m …

Terrance Smith, a class of 2027 recruit, was offered by Rutgers football this week. A 6-foot-5, 260-pound lineman who lines up on both sides of the ball for Lansdale Catholic (Lansdale, Pennsylvania), Smith’s offer from Rutgers was the first from a Power Five program in his recruitment. He is also a standout discus thrower. Last year, Lansdale Catholic went 5-5. …

Christian McCaffrey is getting a new deal after his dominant 2023 season. The San Francisco 49ers and the All-Pro running back have agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension, ESPN reported Tuesday. With the deal, McCaffrey will remain the highest-paid running back on an average annual basis, receiving a roughly $3 million increase in yearly pay to keep him under …

Aiyuk doesn’t report to 49ers mandatory minicamp amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers opened their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who remains away from the team while seeking a long-term contract. Aiyuk is under contract to the 49ers with a scheduled salary of $14.124 million for the …

Following a season where Rutgers finished with a winning record and beat Miami in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, there is definitely heightened anticipation about the Scarlet Knights. This is reflected in the release of the ESPN FPI this week. Rutgers is No. 45 in the ESPN FPI. The projected win total for Rutgers is 7.2, as set by …

Quarterback Kirk Cousins is adjusting to a new team as he recovers from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for the end of the 2023 season. The Atlanta Falcons’ approach to his injury is different than what the Minnesota Vikings’ plan would have been, had he stayed with his former team.  Cousins has been taking reps during OTAs and enjoying …

USA Today Cameron Heyward has returned to the Steelers’ facility for the third and final week of the team’s OTAs. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman missed the first two weeks of OTAs as he is hoping for a contract extension. Heyward’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season. “I have always attended (OTAs), but at this time, …

With the wide-open offensive attacks in high school football, the running back role becomes that much more valuable. A team needs to be able to run the ball to open up the pass. One-dimensional teams don’t go far. Coaches know it. And the game needs it. In Arizona, there are so many good backs — some that are able to …

FRISCO, Texas — Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons without ever getting to raise the Stanley Cup. Pavelski, who just wrapped up his fifth season with the Dallas Stars and turns 40 next month, revealed his decision Tuesday. It came two days after the Stars lost in Game 6 of …

CMC reports to 49ers’ mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers Faithful can take a deep sigh of relief. After skipping organized team activities — which are optional — 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the team’s facility Tuesday for the start of mandatory minicamp. Christian McCaffrey has reported to the …

Penn State entered its first official visit weekend that just wrapped up with many of the top targets coming to Happy Valley to get a better look at the program. As one of the first dates on the calendar for multiple recruits in this crop, this served as an important time for the Nittany Lions to cement themselves at the …

Getty Images Jordan Love waited three years to take over as the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback. After just one year in the full-time role, however, the former first-round draft pick is poised to secure a long-term contract in green and yellow, with general manager Brian Gutekunst revealing Tuesday that both sides are aiming to strike a new deal ahead …

49ers QBs compare, contrast NFL journeys at Dwight Clark Legacy Series originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Four Pro Bowl quarterbacks, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young, recently gathered on stage to share stories, life lessons and raise money for former 49ers in times of need. Young, Jeff Garcia, Alex Smith and Brock Purdy took part in …

According to On3, the LSU staff made significant progress with a blue-chip defensive end over the weekend. The Tigers hosted four-star Damien Shanklin for an official visit over the weekend. Following the visit, LSU looks to be in a good spot. “Everything was great about the visit. Nothing but positive energy,” Shanklin told On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Wiltfong, along with On3’s …