Report: Alex Smith Leaves Miami Without A Contract, Headed to 49ers

NFL Network's Rebecca Haarlow is reporting that free agent Alex Smith has left Miami and is headed to Santa Clara to meet with the 49ers.

Smith was reportedly upset with the 49ers after they were in hard pursuit of Peyton Manning over the last week.  Additionally, Smith was unhappy with San Francisco's first offer of three years for $24 million, including $10 million guaranteed.

San Francisco 49ers Still Want Alex Smith; Offer Still Stands

The 49ers’ offer to free-agent QB Alex Smith remains on the table and has not been lowered or revoked, league sources said Monday. The sources said the team is confident Smith will opt to stay in San Francisco.

Smith visited Miami and is in contact with the Dolphins, but that move is being perceived around the league as a play for leverage. Other agents and GMs believe that the 49ers’ offer of $8 million per year is fair. San Francisco also presents the best chance for Smith to prosper on the field and off, with a system and roster suited to him and relatively weak divisional competition.

NFL Rumors: Alex Smith, Miami Dolphins in Contract Negotiations

It looks like Alex Smith was not messing around after all, as Pro Football Talk is reporting that Smith and the Miami Dolphins have begun contract talks.

Smith was reportedly working out for the Dolphins today, and the meeting lasted a reported five hours.