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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
49ers To Make K Addition
The 49ers will play their first game on American soil this Sunday. They may do so with a new kicker in the fold on a temporary basis, though. Eddy Pineiro is currently dealing with an illness.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 27
Recap: 49ers finish preseason with 18-12 win over Raiders in field goal fest
The final game of the preseason wasn't exactly a thriller, but they were at least able to close out with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders with the help of kicker Eddy Pineiro.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / March 24
Cairo Santos facing big decision after recent free agency signing
Chicago Bears veteran kicker Cairo Santos will have to make a big decision following the signing of Coby Bryant. The Bears signed the former Seattle Seahawks safety to a three-year, $40 million deal in NFL free agency. Santos earned his place as a starting kicker for the Bears late into the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / March 8
The 49ers are running it back with a surprise standout and paying him HANDSOMELY in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers took a weakness at the beginning of 2025 and, by the end of the year, turned it into a strength. The kicking game was a sore spot for the 49ers until a mid-season chance helped the 49ers stabilize their scoring opportunities — and the catalyst of that change is now cashing in.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7
49ers player delivers a powerful message after agreeing to a $17 million contract
Eddy Pineiro is staying with the San Francisco 49ers for years to come. The veteran kicker agreed to a 4-year, $17 million contract extension with the Niners, according to a report by Nick Wagoner of ESPN on Saturday.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7
49ers To Re-Sign K Eddy Pineiro
When the 49ers were desperate to find some consistent kicking last year, they took a flyer on Eddy Pineiro and the former Panthers kicker delivered with a huge season.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 7
49ers Sign K Eddy Pineiro To Four-Year, $17M Extension
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the 49ers and K Eddy Pineiro reached agreement on a four-year, $17 million extension Friday. The agreement includes $10 million guaranteed for Pineiro.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 3
Why the 49ers Do Not Have a Free Agent They Must Re-Sign
27 players are slated to be free agents on the San Francisco 49ers. At this time, the 49ers should be figuring out which free agents they must try to bring back.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 2
Who the 49ers Must Re-Sign in Free Agency — and Who They Don't
With the NFL scouting combine wrapped up, the next key offseason phase for the San Francisco 49ers to hone in on will be free agency. That will be the first step towards improving their team, but their first order of business will be to determine which free agents they must re-sign and which ones they don't want to.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
The 49ers have a Tough Free Agency Decision at Kicker this Offseason
The San Francisco 49ers had a better season from their special teams unit in 2025 than they had in recent years. In their end-of-season press conference,
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 26
5 Upcoming Free Agents the 49ers Should Bring Back
A total of 28 players on the San Francisco 49ers will be free agents in March. Some players will sign with another team in free agency, while others will return.
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 17
Red Card! 49ers Kicker Eddy Pineiro Attempts Blatant, Dirty Slide Tackle On Seahawks Player, Fails Miserably
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed exploded for an opening kickoff touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. On the opening kickoff, the wideout, who Seattle acquired at the trade deadline, took the ball 95 yards to the house.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7
Bills Announce Three Moves Including Signing K Matthew Wright
The Buffalo Bills announced they have signed K Matthew Wright to the practice squad and released OL Richard Gouraige. Buffalo has had some injury issues
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Week 16 2025
Week 16 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season will kick-off with the Rams vs. Seahawks NFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football, moving us one step closer to the NFL playoffs.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 19
49ers Have Found Eddy Pineiro's Temporary Replacement
Kicker Eddy Pineiro is most likely going to be inactive when the San Francisco 49ers play the Carolina Panthers. He's currently dealing with a grade 1 hamstring strain he suffered two days ago.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 8
49ers Kicker Eddy Pineiro Earns Major NFL Award
Kicker Eddy Pineiro continues to prove the San Francisco 49ers were right for signing him. Pineiro has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his incredible kicking in the 49ers' thrilling overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22, 2025
Eddy Pineiro went nuts with his reaction after making winning kick for 49ers
Eddy Pineiro helped the San Francisco 49ers improve to 3-0 with a game-winning kick on Sunday, and it would be an understatement to say the veteran was pumped up about his contribution.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 9, 2025
Former Florida Gators Kicker Finds New NFL Home
After traveling to the facility earlier in the day for a workout, the San Francisco 49ers have signed former Florida Gators kicker Eddy Pineiro. Pineiro, 29, spent the past three seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he became the NFL's all-time field goal percentage leader for a time.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9, 2025
49ers Signing K Eddy Pineiro
According to Adam Schefter, the 49ers are signing veteran K Eddy Pineiro to a contract on Tuesday. San Francisco hosted Pineiro for a workout earlier
Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28, 2025
Bills Worked Out Three Kickers On Thursday
Jordan Schultz reports the Bills hosted kickers Eddy Pineiro, Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph for workouts on Thursday. Pineiro, 29, wound up signing on with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Florida in 2018.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 21, 2025
Eddy Pineiro free agency: Should the Panthers bring back the embattled kicker?
The Carolina Panthers have some key special team free agents to look at this offseason. Long-snapper JJ Jansen, holder/punter Johnny Hekker, and kicker Eddy Pineiro are all entering free agency, potentially leaving the Panthers without every single key member of their field goal unit.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2024
Justin Tucker dethroned as most accurate kicker in NFL history
It felt like the day would never come but the mighty Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, has relinquished his title as the most accurate kicker in NFL history.
NFL News / Field Level Media / November 10, 2024
Eddy Pineiro kicks Panthers past reeling Giants in Germany
Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal at 2:07 of overtime as the Carolina Panthers converted off a New York Giants turnover for a 20-17 victory on Sunday in Munich.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / June 11, 2024
Canales' Analysis: Bryce Young's Progress, Pineiro's Return + More
If he knows why kicker Eddy Pineiro did not kick today "I don't know. I'm going to have to check with (special teams coordinator) Tracy Smith just to see where he's at.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 20, 2024
Panthers kicker absent from OTAs
Absences around the NFL with respect to offseason workouts receives attention at a number of positions, but kicker is generally not one of them.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 17, 2023
Panthers weather Falcons on Eddy Pineiro's late FG
Eddy Pineiro kicked a 23-yard field goal as time expired and the Carolina Panthers turned their lone lead of the game in a 9-7 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon at rainy Charlotte, N.C.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 31, 2022
Report: Panthers' D.J. Moore correctly flagged in loss to Falcons
Moore caught a 62-yard touchdown pass to tie Sunday's game with 12 seconds left, but his 15-yard penalty made the subsequent extra point a 48-yard attempt.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2020
Report: Cairo Santos to kick for Bears with Eddy Pineiro on IR
Santos, 28, has mostly been a journeyman since the fall of 2017. He last spent time with the Tennessee Titans in 2019, where he went 0-of-4 on his field-goal attempts in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 6.
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