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 …
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Bears, No. 1 pick Caleb Williams agree to 4-year, $39M rookie contract
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 …
Read More »Caleb Williams signs four-year rookie contract with Bears: source
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 …
Read More »Why Aiyuk’s trade ask could stray from 49ers’ recent history
Why Aiyuk’s trade ask could stray from 49ers’ recent history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Contentious contract situations are nothing new to the 49ers. Actually, disgruntled or confused star players have been a consistent part of the 49ers’ summer calendar for the past five years. Tight end George Kittle in 2020. Linebacker Fred Warner in 2021. Wide receiver …
Read More »Canucks sign goalie Arturs Silovs to two-year contract
Jul 16, 2024, 03:13 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday. Silovs, 23, went 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage with the Canucks in 2023-24. He also went 16-11-6 with a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 34 games with AHL affiliate Abbotsford. …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk requests trade: Best fantasy football landing spots
Will Brandon Aiyuk be on a new team come Week 1 of the fantasy football season? (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers superstar wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday. Those who have followed along all offseason aren’t likely surprised by the latest development, as Aiyuk has been vocal in …
Read More »49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk trade destinations: Steelers, Commanders top list
Eric Williams NFC West Writer [Editor’s note: Aiyuk reportedly requested a trade from the 49ers, NFL Media reported, but the team isn’t planning to move him ahead of the season, ESPN reported.] Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers are at a crossroads. The disgruntled wide receiver reportedly met with head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch this …
Read More »Patriots training camp battles: End of the road for Smith-Schuster, Thornton?
Patriots training camp battles: End of the road for Smith-Schuster, Thornton? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: With training camp kicking off next week, Patriots Insider Phil Perry is highlighting key position battles to watch on the practice fields outside Gillette Stadium. Monday’s battle focused on cornerbacks. Next up: wide receivers. It’s been an issue for the offense in …
Read More »Ranking 8 new NFL head coaches
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Every new NFL coach said the right things at their introductory press conference. They all filled their speeches with optimism and insisted they had a plan. And considering the circumstances that led to their teams hiring a new coach, it was easy to trust all of them. Everyone wanted to believe. Now comes the real …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk’s 5 most likely landing spots after his trade request
Where will Brandon Aiyuk land for the 2024 season? (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) One of the unresolved issues of the NFL offseason took another turn Tuesday when receiver Brandon Aiyuk, unhappy with the lack of a contract extension, formally requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. It’s unusual for a player as good as Aiyuk to be available, …
Read More »Report: 49ers have ‘no intention’ of trading Aiyuk despite request
Report: 49ers have ‘no intention’ of trading Aiyuk despite request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk wants out of San Francisco, but the 49ers don’t have plans to fulfill his trade request. Interested NFL teams have reached out to the 49ers but they have “no intention” of trading Aiyuk despite his demand Tuesday to be dealt elsewhere, …
Read More »Source: Bears sign Rome Odunze to fully guaranteed contract
Source: Bears sign Rome Odunze to fully guaranteed contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears have locked in one of their 2024 first-round picks for the foreseeable future. A source confirmed that the team signed No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze to his rookie contract. NFL Network was the first to report the deal. Per Ian Rapoport, it’s …
Read More »49ers star WR Brandon Aiyuk reportedly requests trade
Brandon Aiyuk reportedly wants out of San Francisco. The All-Pro wide receiver has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Media reported Tuesday. There had been rumors of Aiyuk possibly wanting to leave the 49ers for much of the offseason as he’s entering the final year of his rookie contract. However, Aiyuk recently insisted that he was “for …
Read More »Report: Aiyuk asks 49ers to trade him after contract talks stall
Report: Aiyuk asks 49ers to trade him after contract talks stall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk appears to be tired of playing the waiting game with the 49ers. The star wide receiver officially has requested a trade out of San Francisco after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, NFL Network’s Mike …
Read More »49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk reportedly asks for trade with contract extension unlikely
Brandon Aiyuk, star wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, has asked for a trade out of the city after he and the team were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Source: #49ers All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an …
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