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Getty Images The New England Patriots seemingly have a plan to bring rookie quarterback Drake Maye along slowly. The team signed Jacoby Brissett in free agency before it selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, and with a below-average offensive infrastructure, it makes sense for them to let Maye sit and learn behind the veteran …

USATSI The 2024 NFL season is still months away but planning for your Fantasy Football teams starts now. At Fantasy Football Today, we’ve already been drafting a lot in the last few months with even more mock drafts taking place since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. We’ve hit all different formats from Superflex to half-PPR and through it …

Getty Images CeeDee Lamb isn’t the only star receiver skipping mandatory minicamp. Shortly after Lamb no-showed for the start of Cowboys’ minicamp, Brandon Aiyuk did not show up for the start of the 49ers’ minicamp, per NFL Media.  The 49ers picked up Aiyuk’s fifth-year option last spring that would pay him $14.1 million (all guaranteed) for the 2024 season. Aiyuk …

CMC, 49ers agree to reported two-year, $38M contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey will remain with the 49ers for at least the next few seasons The superstar running back and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year award recipient agreed to a two-year contract extension with San Francisco, a source confirmed NBC Sports Bay Area’s …

C.J. Stroud figures to be throwing passes for years to come for the Houston Texans, which means he’ll be seeing plenty of the Indianapolis Colts — who have had plenty to say about the quarterback this offseason. Earlier this offseason, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin claimed that Stroud said some “wild stuff” to him in their matchups last season and that …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …