NFL news roundup: Falcons sign OL Matthew Bergeron to $96M extension; Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off

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NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo provides his initial analysis of the recent agreement made between the Atlanta Falcons and offensive guard Matthew Bergeron on a contract extension worth at least 60 million dollars over the next four years.

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SIGNINGS

• DL Brodric Martin

INJURIES

• DL PJ Mustipher (foot) placed on injured reserve

INJURIES

• G Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year contract extension, the Falcons announced. Bergeron's deal is worth $96 million and includes $60 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported.

INJURIES

• S C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered an apparent lower body injury in Saturday's practice and left on a cart, per local reporters. Gardner-Johnson had to helped off the field and appeared unable to put weight on his right foot.

INJURIES

• LB Jake Hansen is week to week with an ankle injury, per HC DeMeco Ryans.

INJURIES

• WR Cyrus Allen left Saturday's practice with a lower leg injury and is being evaluated, per the team. The fifth-round rookie was assisted off the field and exited on a cart.
• WR Xavier Worthy left practice with a shoulder injury and is being evaluated, per the team.

INJURIES

• LB Gabe Jacas will be a limited participant in practice on Saturday, coach Mike Vrabel said.

SIGNINGS

• DL Ben Barten

ROSTER CUTS

• LS Garrison Grimes

INJURIES

• WR Ricky Pearsall will undergo knee surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season, GM John Lynch announced.
• WR De'Zhaun Stribling is not practicing Saturday due to hamstring tightness, per the team.
• DL Cameron Sample is not practicing due to a knee issue, per the team.

SIGNINGS

• WR Deebo Samuel signed a one-year contract, the team officially announced.

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

• Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive VP of football operations, is leaving the organization after 25 years, ESPN reported. Marathe will focus full-time on running Leeds United and Rangers FC, of which 49ers Enterprises has controlling stakes.