NFL news roundup: Falcons sign OL Matthew Bergeron to $96M extension; Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off
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Key Points:
- DL Brodric Martin and DL Ben Barten were signed, while LS Garrison Grimes was cut from the roster.
- G Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension, according to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
- Several players are dealing with injuries: DL PJ Mustipher was placed on injured reserve (foot), S C.J. Gardner-Johnson and WR Cyrus Allen left practice with lower body injuries, LB Jake Hansen is week-to-week with an ankle injury, and WR Ricky Pearsall will miss the entire 2026 season due to knee surgery.
- WR Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract with the team.
- Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive VP of football operations, is leaving after 25 years to focus on managing Leeds United and Rangers FC, clubs partially owned by 49ers Enterprises.
