Armstead posts heartfelt goodbye after 49ers release originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After nine seasons with the 49ers, Arik Armstead has bid farewell to the Faithful. The 30-year-old defensive tackle, who was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, reportedly came to an agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year deal worth $51 million on Thursday. San Francisco …

Getty Images The Carolina Panthers traded away one of the NFL’s top pass rushers earlier this week in Brian Burns. Now, the team is bringing aboard a former first-round pick to try and cushion the blow of that sizable loss off the edge of their defensive line. The team has signed pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, according to NFL Media. It’s …

The first week of free agency is essentially completed, with plenty of moves around the NFL that resulted in one of the busiest weeks of transactions in recent years. Kirk Cousins went to the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley went to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Christian Wilkins went to the Las Vegas Raiders. Those were a few moves that highlighted the …

After the Vikings said goodbye to Kirk Cousins, whom they signed in 2018, they signed Sam Darnold, who was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft. Meeting with reporters on Thursday, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah declined to describe Darnold as a “bridge” quarterback. “I’m gonna stop using terms, I think they get — I’m not gonna call him a ‘bridge’ …

One of the top remaining free agents is off the board, as CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson reports that the New York Jets will sign former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith to a one-year deal. New York is working to upgrade its offensive line, which allowed 64 total sacks in 2023, tied for fourth-most in the …

The NFL has been gifted with elite defensive players throughout its 105-year history, enough greatness to ignite the debate of the greatest defensive player of all time. With the variety of defensive talent at multiple positions, it’s seemingly impossible to name the greatest defensive players ever without a debate.  Which brings us to Aaron Donald, who just retired from the …

The Vikings lost interior offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann to the Giants earlier Friday. They replaced him Friday night. Minnesota announced an agreement with guard/center Dan Feeney. Feeney, 29, has appeared in 112 games with 65 starts. He most recently played for the Bears, appearing in 16 games last season with one start. He entered the NFL in 2017 as a …

Offensive tackle Tyron Smith has agreed to sign with the New York Jets, according to a report from ESPN on Friday. The terms of the deal have not yet been reported. Smith was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2011, when he signed a four-year, $12.5 million contract. In 2014, he signed an eight-year, $109 million contract extension. …

Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings acquired an additional first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, swapping picks with the Houston Texans. Already there are indications the Vikings will be looking to use the ammo on a new quarterback, and one specific top prospect could be atop the team’s wish list under center. Word around the NFL is the …

USATSI Blaise Taylor, who starred at defensive back at Arkansas State from 2014-17 and served as a scout for the Tennessee Titans and staffer at Utah State, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder after his girlfriend and unborn baby died in early 2023, per The Tennesseean.  Jade Benning, the girlfriend of Taylor, was transported to Vanderbilt …

Tyron Smith wanted to stay with the Dallas Cowboys. He put the word out on social media, and did so multiple times. The Cowboys apparently weren’t interested. Instead, the longtime Cowboys left tackle is on his way to the New York Jets. Smith is expected to sign a deal with the Jets according to NFL Media. The Jets’ offensive line …

Utah Utes cornerback Tao Johnson (15) warms up for the Utah-UCLA college football game in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. In his first season since switching from offense to defense, Tao Johnson showcased his versatility. Johnson started 12 games at nickelback for Utah in 2023, playing in all 13 of the Utes’ contests, and spent the majority …

This year’s NFL free agency period has featured plenty of players signing with former rivals. Calvin Ridley left the Jacksonville Jaguars for the Tennessee Titans, Saquon Barkley ditched the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dan Quinn stole several Dallas Cowboys for the Washington Commanders. We also saw some movement within the AFC North, as former Baltimore Ravens linebacker …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The New England Patriots are both in a position of power — and, in another sense, powerless. The 2024 NFL draft is expected to have QBs go 1-2-3. The top prospects are Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye. So the Patriots are likely happy to have a pick where they can at least get …

Getty Images NFL free agency couldn’t go a week without a cryptic post by Stefon Diggs. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver might have indicated he wants out of Buffalo (again) with an interesting social media post that could determine his future with the organization he called home the last four years.  To make things even more interesting, Diggs changed his …