It looks like Jerick McKinnon has found a new NFL home. The former San Francisco 49ers running back is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, per Peter Schrager of NFL Network (h/t to Patrick Tulini).
The Minnesota Vikings made McKinnon a third-round selection out of Georgia Southern in 2014. He carried the football 81 times for 319 yards with five rushing touchdowns while adding 33 receptions for 253 yards with a receiving touchdown through 16 games with the 49ers in 2020.
McKinnon, 28, has accumulated 2,237 rushing yards on 555 attempts with 12 rushing touchdowns through his five NFL seasons. He did not play from 2018-19 after suffering a torn ACL.
49ers signing Fred Warner to a 3-year, $63M contract extension
By David Bonilla
May 19
The San Francisco 49ers are signing star linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million contract extension, per multiple reports. The deal reportedly includes $56.7 million guaranteed, keeps Warner with the team through 2029, and makes him the NFL's highest-paid...
49ers officially announce signing Fred Warner to a 3-year extension
By Site Staff
May 22
The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the signing of All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2029 season.
News of the signing was first reported earlier this week. Warner joins tight end George Kittle...
49ers QB Brock Purdy addresses the media after signing mega-deal
By Site Staff
May 21
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with reporters on Wednesday after signing a five-year, $265 million contract extension. Here's everything he had to say.
Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff.
Opening comments:
"First and...
49ers officially announce signing Brock Purdy to a 5-year contract extension
By Site Staff
May 20
The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced a five-year contract extension with quarterback Brock Purdy, following initial reports last week. The team also noted in its press release that a press conference with Purdy is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
The 49ers...
