The 49ers have made their call on their option on defensive lineman Arik Armstead‘s contract for the 2019 season.
According to multiple reports Deacon Jones Jersey , the 49ers have exercised the option ahead of the May 3 deadline to do so. The option can be rescinded before going into effect next year, but it is guaranteed against injury.
Injuries have been an issue for Armstead the last two years. He went on injured reserve last October with a hand injury and was on the same list in 2016 due to a shoulder problem. He missed 18 games over the two seasons and had 31 tackles and four sacks when he was healthy enough to play.
The 49ers also have an option year on guard Laken Tomlinson‘s contract. Tomlinson was a first-round pick of the Lions, but the 49ers assumed the option when they traded for him last August.
The New York Jets have signed running back Thomas Rawls and linebacker Neville Hewitt.
The Jets announced the moves Friday. In need of help at running back after starter Matt Forte retired Darqueze Dennard Jersey , New York turned to Rawls, who spent three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, starting 17 games. He gained 1 John Johnson Jersey ,336 yards and scored seven touchdowns on 314 carries for a 4.3-yard average. The 24-year-old Rawls also had 31 receptions for 266 yards and one TD.
Rawls, who went undrafted out of Central Michigan, has been plagued by injuries Chris Ivory Jersey , including a broken leg in 2016.
Hewitt went undrafted in 2015 but spent the past three seasons with the Dolphins either on the active roster or practice squad. He has 104 tackles, one sack, four passes defensed and one interception for his career.