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The Saints turned to the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program to add a kicker to their roster. Agent Paul Sheehy announced that Charlie Smyth has signed with the Saints. Smyth took part in the Scouting Combine and worked out for the Saints this week. Smyth was a goalkeeper for the Gaelic football club Down in Ireland before deciding to try …

The Lions are getting new uniforms, and their highest-paying customers will get dibs on seeing them first. Yes, one of the perks for paying a “hefty” price increase for season tickets is an invitation to see the unveiling of the new uniforms. Via Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, the team has sent an exclusive invitation to season-ticket holders on …

York proud of ex-49ers coaches, staff successes around the league originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — It was very evident at the NFL Annual Meeting that the coaching and front office tree of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch is continuing to grow. Jed York — the 49ers owner and CEO — is proud to help foster …

In what has become fairly glaring proof of wink-nod collusion, NFL teams rarely sign restricted free agents from other teams to offer sheets. Basically, they’re as rare as a sighting of a Sasquatch, the Loch Ness monster, or the abominable snowman. One has happened today. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers have signed Lions tight end Brock …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz explains why there’s so much intrigue surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft and why the QB rush at the top of the 1st round could mean we see six QBs taken and other top talent pushed to later in the round. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: You could make an argument that the 2024 NFL draft is the …

The Jets’ defense just got a whole lot better. Gang Green is acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Haason Reddick in a trade with the Eagles, according to multiple reports. The Jets are reportedly sending a conditional 2026 third-round pick to Philadelphia. The 29-year-old joins the Jets on the final year of his contract, which is worth $15.5 million, and is expected …

Two weeks ago, Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick agreed to push back a $1 million roster bonus to April 1. It gave the Eagles more time to find a trade partner. On Friday, the Eagles agreed to trade Reddick to the Jets for a conditional third-round pick that could be a second, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The expectation …

Here are the three teams Justin Fields wanted to go to besides Pittsburgh: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago At the NFL Scouting Combine, Bears general manager Ryan Poles told the media he wanted to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decided to trade him elsewhere in favor of a new quarterback. That meant one …

Report: 49ers extend RFA offer sheet to Lions TE Brock Wright originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers appear intent on beefing up their tight end corps. San Francisco extended an offer sheet to Detroit Lions restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday, citing sources. The Lions have five days to match …

Why 49ers signed journeyman Dobbs to compete for backup job originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers hoped to bring back their top three quarterbacks from last season. But they settled for two out of three. Starter Brock Purdy enters the third season of his four-year contract as the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 49ers …

Charlie Smyth has impressed at the NFL Combine and pro-day trials in Florida [Inpho] Down GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth has signed for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints on a three-year contract. The 22-year-old will have the chance to fulfil his American football dream with the 2010 Super Bowl champions. Smyth joins the Saints as a kicker after impressing at trials …

Veteran cornerback K’Waun Williams missed all of last season, but he’s eyeing a return to the field in 2024. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports that Williams has been medically cleared after missing all of last season. Williams was placed on injured reserve by the Broncos because of an ankle injury he suffered during the summer and was shut …

Packers receiver Christian Watson missed eight games last year due to hamstring injuries. The Packers are trying to keep that from happening again. Coach Matt LaFleur explained this week that Watson visited a lab in Watson, with the goal of solving the issue. “They’ve got some special lab there or whatever that all the medical guys can give you the …

Mar 29, 2024, 07:40 PM ET NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle has been suspended one game without pay for slashing Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny on Thursday. Under terms of the collective agreement and based on his average annual salary, Guhle will forfeit $4,496.53. The money goes to the NHL players’ emergency assistance fund. The slashing incident …

Why Aiyuk shared cryptic social media post referencing Tomlin originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk shed some light on his motivation behind a cryptic social media post he made earlier this month referencing Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. After reports surfaced that the Steelers had interest in trading for the 49ers star wideout, Aiyuk posted to X, …