SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Just 13 days before the season opener, running back Frank Gore on Tuesday agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that keeps him with the 49ers through 2014.
The 28-year-old Gore, who needs 931 yards to become the franchise’s all-time leading rusher heading into his seventh NFL season, is set to make $21 million, with $13.5 million in guaranteed money. He ran for 853 yards and three touchdowns last year before getting hurt.
• Receiver Michael Crabtree (foot) was activated from the physically unable to perform list and participated in practice for the first time this preseason. The 49ers expect Crabtree will be ready for the season opener Sept. 11 against the Seahawks.
Chargers release snapper Binn
SAN DIEGO — The Chargers released 39-year-old long snapper David Binn, the only player left from both their 1994 Super Bowl team and Bobby Beathard’s tenure as general manager.
Coach Norv Turner said Binn’s release was due to a combination of Mike Windt having an outstanding camp and questions about Binn’s durability. Binn is San Diego’s all-time leader in games played with 256.
Saints sign place-kicker Kasay
METAIRIE, La. — A day after attending a back-to-school event like a typical 41-year-old father of four, John Kasay was on a morning flight from Charlotte, N.C., to New Orleans and resuming his two-decade career as an NFL kicker.
“That’s how fast life changes,” said Kasay, who joined the Saints in time to practice two days after Garrett Hartley hurt his right hip while kicking an extra point in New Orleans’ victory at Oakland. As suddenly as Kasay found himself back in the pros, former Saints starting defensive end Alex Brown was looking for a job after his release. Brown, who was slated to earn $3 million in base salary this season, has started all 48 regular-season games since 2008.
Footnotes.
John Carlson, who caught more passes (106) in his first two years as a Seahawk than any other tight end in franchise history, is out for the year because of a shoulder injury.
• Browns offensive lineman Eric Steinbach, who hasn’t missed a snap in two years at left guard, was placed on injured reserve hours after undergoing back surgery.
• The Redskins released oft- injured receiver Malcolm Kelly.
• Defensive end Derrick Morgan, the Titans’ first-round pick in 2010, will miss the season opener after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
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