Alex Smith, 49ers appear to have a new deal in place

Mar 20, 2012

It took a week into free agency and a red-eye visit to the Miami Dolphins before quarterback Alex Smith appears to officially be returning to the 49ers as of late Tuesday afternoon.

The NFL Network reported that Smith and the 49ers have agreed to terms on a new contract.

It also took a few awkward turns, including the 49ers' covert courting of Peyton Manning.

But now Smith's turvy-topsy union with the 49ers resumes, a tenure that began in 2005 as the No. 1 overall draft pick out of Utah.

Last season, Smith produced a career-best year upon coach Jim Harbaugh's arrival, helping the lead the 49ers to a 14-4 overall record, the NFC West title and a berth in the NFC Championship Game.

On Sunday, Smith took a red-eye flight to Fort Lauderdale, spent six hours at the Dolphins facility and reportedly entered into contract negotiations with the AFC East doormat.

On Monday, 49ers CEO Jed York reiterated the company line: "We have a contract on the table and it's up to him. We'd like for him to be here and we'll see where it goes."

Rather that interfere, York said he would let Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke solve the 49ers' quarterback quandary.

Fantasy Impact:

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.