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 …
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49ers’ Christian McCaffrey agrees to record-setting contract extension worth $38 million over two years
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 …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa grows impatient over contract talks, just wants to ‘get something done’
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 …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey, 49ers reportedly agree to two-year, $38M extension
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 …
Read More »Aiyuk doesn’t report to 49ers mandatory minicamp amid contract talks
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 …
Read More »Falcons’ Kirk Cousins says it’s been ‘huge win’ getting OTA reps, which wouldn’t have happened with Vikings
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 …
Read More »Steelers’ Cam Heyward arrives for third week of OTAs amid pursuit of a contract extension
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, …
Read More »Stars’ Joe Pavelski walking away after 18 seasons
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 …
Read More »CMC reports to 49ers’ mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs
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 …
Read More »Jordan Love extension: Packers GM says new deal in the works, hoping ‘to get this done before training camp’
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 …
Read More »49ers QBs compare, contrast NFL journeys at Dwight Clark Legacy Series
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 …
Read More »Travis Kelce gets Taylor Swift bump: Chiefs star tops Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow in NFLPA licensing royalties
Travis Kelce was already one of the most popular players in the NFL before he started dating Taylor Swift, but now that he has the full support of every Swiftie around the world, his popularity has sky-rocketed over the past year, and if you need proof, just check out how much royalty money he pulled in last season. According to …
Read More »Texans’ Tank Dell says shooting injury resulted from a ‘wrong place, wrong time’ situation
Earlier this offseason, Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell sustained a minor injury to his leg during a shooting incident in Sanford, Florida. Dell was an innocent bystander in the incident, which saw a 16-year-old arrested after shooting 10 people. Texans owner Cal McNair said shortly after the shooting that Dell would make a full recovery, and within a few …
Read More »Panthers’ Adam Thielen supports proposed stadium upgrades: ‘We probably have the worst facilities in the NFL’
Getty Images The Carolina Panthers are planning $800 million in renovations to Bank of America Stadium. And good thing, because one of their top players, wide receiver Adam Thielen, admitted this week the team probably has “the worst facilities in the NFL” going into the 2024 season. “I think they’re behind a little bit as far as facilities,” Thielen told …
Read More »Jets 2024 NFL preseason schedule
The Jets have finalized their 2024 preseason schedule, which exclusively features NFC opponents. Here’s the Jets’ full 2023 preseason schedule: Week 1 vs. Washington Commanders, Sat., Aug. 10, 12 p.m.Week 2 at Carolina Panthers, Sat., Aug. 17, 7 p.m.Week 3 vs. Giants, Sat., Aug. 24, 7 p.m. With the preseason finale set for Aug. 24, the Jets will have a …
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