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49ers Penalized For 2022 Payroll Accounting Errors

Mar 18, 2024 10:03 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited a 2025 draft choice and were penalized four spots for a selection in this year's draft as a result of administrative payroll accounting errors, the NFL announced Monday.

The Niners will give up their original fifth-round choice in the 2025 draft and have their 2024 fourth-round selection move from No. 131 to No. 135.

"We take responsibility and accept the imposed discipline from the NFL due to a clerical payroll error," the Niners said in a statement. "At no time did we mislead or otherwise deceive the league or gain a competitive advantage in connection with the payroll mistake."

ESPN.com

Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Legal, Misc Rumor

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Giants' Meeting With Russell Wilson Included No Guarantee He'd Start

Mar 18, 2024 8:35 AM

When Russell Wilson met with the New York Giants, the quarterback received no guarantee that he would play ahead of Daniel Jones if he signed there, according to a report.

Wilson's meeting with the Giants took place before he sat down with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Athletic

Tags: New York Giants, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Joshua Dobbs, 49ers Sign One-Year, $2.25M Deal

Mar 18, 2024 9:28 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have signed Joshua Dobbs to a one-year deal with $2.25 million fully guaranteed. 

Dobbs will likely replace Sam Darnold as the backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy.

Dobbs started the first eight games of the season for the Arizona Cardinals and then joined the Minnesota Vikings.

Dobbs has played for four teams since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a fourth-round pick in 2017. 

ESPN

Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Report: Steelers, Russell Wilson Expect Long-Term Deal After Season

Mar 18, 2024 8:31 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Russell Wilson expect to come to terms on a longer contract after the 2024 season, according to a report.

The news broke shortly after the Steelers acquired Justin Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears.

Wilson signed a one-year veteran's minimum salary deal of $1.21 million for the 2023 season. The Denver Broncos will pay him $39 million to not have him on the roster.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Odell Beckham, Jr. Won't Return To Ravens

Mar 18, 2024 8:28 AM

Odell Beckham, Jr. won't return to the Baltimore Ravens after one season with the team.

The wide receiver wrote a farewell note to the franchise on Instagram.

"Swea on everything, I appreciate the Flock more than all could EVER imagine," Beckham wrote. "Did everything I could with the opportunities I had. Wish I got to do it big for yall (ring emoji). Thank you for the Vibez! To the City of Baltimore, I (expletive) with yall forever FRRRR. And most importantly, to my brothers over there, this (expletive) a lifetime sentence: I love you all! Biggest Truzzz."

Beckham signed a one-year deal with the Ravens last offseason.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Sources: Bears Trading Justin Fields To Steelers

Mar 16, 2024 6:52 PM

The Chicago Bears are trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 6th-round pick that can convert into a fourth-round pick based on playtime, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

Fields joins a quarterback room that just added quarterback Russell Wilson and lost Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Eagles.

ESPN.com

Tags: Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Acquire Kenny Pickett From Steelers

Mar 15, 2024 3:17 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Kenny Pickett and a 2024 fourth rounder from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2024 third round pick and two 2025 seventh rounders.

Pickett preferred to move on from the Steelers once the franchise signed Russell Wilson.

Pickett grew up as a fan of the Eagles in New Jersey and will serve as backup to Jalen Hurts.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Cardinals Acquire Desmond Ridder From Falcons For Rondale Moore

Mar 15, 2024 3:15 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired Desmond Ridder from the Atlanta Falcons for Rondale Moore.

Ridder was a third round pick by the Falcons in 2022 and started 17 games. Ridder will backup Kyler Murray.

The Falcons acquired Kirk Cousins this offseason. 

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Aaron Donald Announces Retirement From NFL

Mar 15, 2024 12:43 PM

Aaron Donald has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Donald was Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2020. Donald was also an eight-time first-team All-Pro. 

Donald is widely expected to be a first ballot Hall of Famer in 2029.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Donald with the 13th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft out of Pittsburgh. 

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor

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Vikings Acquire No. 23 Overall Pick From Texans For Two 2nds

Mar 15, 2024 10:07 AM

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired the No. 23 overall pick from the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Vikings sent No. 42, No. 188 and a second rounder in 2025 to acquire No. 23 and No. 232.

Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero/NFL Media

Tags: Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Niners Have 'Strong Interest' In De'Vondre Campbell

Matt Maiocco/NBC Sports

Rams, Kamren Curl Agree To Two-Year Deal

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Texans Give Joe Mixon Three-Year, $27M Extension

D.J. Bien-Aime/ESPN

Seahawks Acquire Sam Howell In Trade With Commanders

Brady Henderson/ESPN

Curtis Samuel, Bills Agree To Three-Year, $24M Deal

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Marquise Brown, Chiefs Agree To One-Year, $11M Deal

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bears Acquire Keenan Allen From Chargers For 4th Rounder

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

Lions Sign Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes To Extensions Through 2027

RealGM Staff Report

Broncos Release Russell Wilson, Opt For $53M Cap Charge

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Kirk Cousins Feels He Can 'Retire A Falcon'

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

Teams Propose Changes To Onside Kick, Instant Replay

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

Eagles Deny Violating Tampering Rule With Saquon Barkley

Tim McManus/ESPN

Joe Flacco, Colts Agree To One-Year, $4.5M Deal

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Eric Kendricks Rescinds Deal With 49ers, Agrees To Sign With Cowboys

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Chargers Release Mike Williams, Save $20M Against Cap

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jake Elliott, Eagles Agree To Four-Year, $24M Extension

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jets Acquire Morgan Moses From Ravens

Rich Cimini/ESPN

49ers Acquire Maliek Collins From Texans For 7th Round Pick

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Raiders To Release Hunter Renfrow

Kevin Patra/NFL

Deebo Samuel Switching From No. 19 To No. 1

Kevin Patra/NFL