Two years ago, the Rams replaced the three remaining years on defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s contract with a new deal. Today, the Rams did the same thing with quarterback Matthew Stafford, resolving a contract drama that had simmered for months and — but for the new deal — might have boiled over. Although coach Sean McVay didn’t come out and …
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Warner believes Greenlaw was on Super Bowl MVP path before injury
Warner believes Greenlaw was on Super Bowl MVP path before injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Injuries can change the destiny of any NFL game. Star 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is of the idea that Dre Greenlaw, if it weren’t for his unfortunate torn left Achilles, could have been Super Bowl LVIII MVP. “Obviously what happened to him …
Read More »How a Jordan Love film session sparked Josh Jacobs’ early interest in Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Josh Jacobs was sitting in his Las Vegas Raiders meeting when the Jordan Love film came on. A running back … watching opposing quarterback film? This clip was so spectacular that then-head coach Josh McDaniels queued it for the entire team to watch as the Raiders prepared for the Green Bay Packers last October. With 12:21 …
Read More »Chase Young will participate “in some form of practice” on the first day of camp
The Saints will get to see defensive end Chase Young on the field Wednesday. Coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Young will participate “in some form of practice” when training camp opens. Young spent the offseason recovering from neck surgery. Young, 25, signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Saints on March 18, a day before it was revealed …
Read More »Sunday Ticket trial, Day 6: Brian Rolapp testimony
I’ve made it to page 1,154 of the Sunday Ticket trial transcript. I still have 1,352 to go. The bulk of the sixth day of the trial featured live testimony from NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp. The case focuses on whether the NFL, acting as 32 independent businesses, improperly fixed the price of Sunday Ticket at a …
Read More »Juszczyk reveals possible NFC West suitor had he been cut by 49ers
Juszczyk reveals possible NFC West suitor had he been cut by 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In March, the 49ers restructured fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s contract, saving the team $1.75 million in cap space. Though Juszczyk admitted to being “hurt” by the team’s request for a pay cut, he ultimately accepted the salary decrease. Recently, the NFL’s highest-paid …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan confirms Bill Belichick turned down offer to join 49ers coaching staff
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did receive an offer to join the staff of the defending NFC champion and Super Bowl runner-up San Francisco 49ers last spring, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed in a recent interview. On the latest episode of “The TK Show” podcast, Shanahan shared the details of the proposal he threw out to …
Read More »Why 49ers’ backup QB battle is underrated training camp storyline
Why 49ers’ backup QB battle is underrated training camp storyline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — As 49ers training camp begins, there’s no controversy surrounding San Francisco’s starting quarterback job in late July for the first time in years — but the backup spot is an entirely different story After Sam Darnold’s free agency departure to …
Read More »Why 49ers’ backup QB battle is a critical training camp storyline
Why 49ers’ backup QB battle is a critical training camp storyline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — As 49ers training camp begins, there’s no controversy surrounding San Francisco’s starting quarterback job in late July for the first time in years — but the backup spot is an entirely different story After Sam Darnold’s free agency departure …
Read More »Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign Connor Dewar to one-year deal
Jul 23, 2024, 10:13 PM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Connor Dewar to one-year contract valued at $1.18 million on Tuesday. Dewar, 25, tallied one goal and four assists while averaging 12:54 of ice time in 17 games with Toronto last season after the Maple Leafs acquired him from Minnesota on March 8. He recorded 10 goals and …
Read More »Ex-Cowboys WR Michael Gallup retiring at 28 years old after 6 NFL seasons
Michael Gallup is calling it a career. The Las Vegas Raiders placed the veteran wide receiver on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, indicating his retirement. Gallup is 28 years old. Gallup played six seasons in the NFL, all of them with the Dallas Cowboys. He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Raiders as a free agent this offseason …
Read More »Cowboys All-Pro CeeDee Lamb to reportedly hold out of training camp after failing to reach terms on an extension
All-Pro Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb intends to hold out of training camp after failing to reach terms on a new contract with the team, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Per the report, Lamb and the Cowboys have negotiated but failed to reach terms on an extension to his rookie deal. Lamb will accrue fines until and if the …
Read More »Which NFL quarterbacks deserve to be paid the most? Colin Cowherd picks his top 10
What factors should an NFL general manager consider before dishing out a ton of money to a quarterback? According to The Herd’s Colin Cowherd, there are only a few important ones — wins, production, health and the QB’s ability to elevate others. On Tuesday, Cowherd dished out his most valuable QB list, placing 10 NFL QBs in three tiers, with …
Read More »Kittle uses perfect analogy to describe Aiyuk-49ers contract talks
Kittle uses perfect analogy to describe Aiyuk-49ers contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — While Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers attempt to work out a contract extension, the Second-Team All-Pro receiver has a sympathetic ear in George Kittle. Kittle understands exactly what his teammate is going through, having experienced his own negotiations just a few …
Read More »Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb reportedly holding out of training camp
Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out of training camp as he seeks a contract extension, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday. Lamb, slated to earn $17.99 million in 2024, is entering the final year of the rookie contract he signed after becoming the Cowboys’ first-round pick in 2020. He has since established himself as quarterback …
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