Source: 49ers' Nick Bosa is highest-paid defensive player
The news that the San Francisco 49ers have been waiting to hear for 43 days traveled quick Wednesday afternoon, most notably through the joyous screams echoing throughout the locker room from linebacker Fred Warner: Defensive end Nick Bosa is back. The Niners and Bosa have agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension that will make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday. The extension includes $122.5 million guaranteed, the source told ESPN. Beyond the financials, the deal's timing also means there's a realistic chance Bosa will be in his traditional red No. 97 jersey on Sunday in Pittsburgh. While Shanahan said he needs to talk to Bosa and see where he is health-wise, one thing the Niners have never questioned is whether Bosa, who has been training at his home in Fort Lauderdale, would stay in shape during his holdout.
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Sources: Jets Aaron Rodgers has torn Achilles tendon
Rodgers, 39, a four-time MVP, went down on the Jets' fourth snap of the game, when he tried to spin out of a sack by defensive end Leonard Floyd. His left foot appeared to get caught in the turf and his body twisted.
Alaxander Mattison decries racist comments[/url]
Minnesota Vilings running back Alexander Mattison said early Friday morning that he received more than 60 "disgustingly disrespectful messages" through his Instagram account, including several that used the N-word and other slurs, after the team's 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Panthers not expecting Bryce Young to play vs. Seahawks
The Carolina Panthers are expected to be without quarterback Bryce Young for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks after the top pick of the 2023 draft missed his second straight practice Thursday with an ankle injury, the team said Thursday. Young ranks 27th in the league in ESPN's Total QBR (35.5) and 31st in passer rating (66.6). He has led only two touchdown drives -- only one over the first 7½ quarters -- and has three turnovers (two interceptions, one fumble). Veteran Andy Dalton took all the first-team snaps both days.
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