NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period

var8rfan · 02-29-2008, 05:46 PM

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 4:05 pm in Oakland Raiders

Both FoxSports and the New York Daily News are reporting free agent safety Gibril Wilson has agreed to a six-year, $39 million deal with the Raiders that includes a signing bonus of $16 million.

Wilson, a four-year veteran, has 11 career interceptions in 52 career games as a free safety for the Super Bowl champions. He had an excellent postseason in the Giants run for the title and is regarded as the best safety available.

Inside The Oakland Raiders - A look inside the world of the highly classified Oakland Raiders from the writers of ANG Newspapers

This fills a BIG need area for the Raiders but makes me wonder what they are going to do with Huff now.

Arctic Dawgs · 02-29-2008, 05:52 PM

Adam Schefter reported on Total Access that Isaac Bruce has just agreed to a 2 yr deal with the 49'ers

Arctic Dawgs · 02-29-2008, 08:51 PM

Storys are all over the net that Josh Brown has signed a 5 yr deal with St Louis. Trying to find a reputable link.

Schefter just reported it on NFLN. 5 years 14.2 mil. Price for Kickers just went up.

var8rfan · 02-29-2008, 08:54 PM

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are close to finalizing a deal that would send DT Shaun Rogers to the Cleveland Browns for CB Leigh Bodden and a third-round draft pick.

per kffl

This means the Browns won't have a pick in this years draft until the 4th round.

Miller_time · 03-01-2008, 07:08 AM

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ESPN.com reported early Saturday morning what had been speculated for more than a year when the 49ers landed Bengals defensive end Justin Smith with a six-year, $45 million contract that included $20 million in guarantees.

News - Smith to Niners - Cincinnati Bengals

Miller_time · 03-01-2008, 07:19 AM

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Gibril Wilson agreed to a staggering six-year, $39-million deal with the Oakland Raiders that includes $16 million in guarantees and will pay him $19.5 million over the first three years.

The 26-year-old Wilson started 51 games over his four seasons with the Giants. Over the past three years, he has averaged 101 tackles a season.

ESPN - Ex-Giants safety Wilson, Raiders agree to $39-million deal - NFL

Da Bomb · 03-01-2008, 08:40 AM

some rumors ive seen today...

Jacksonville is close to signing Drayton Florence
Miami is the front runner to sign Eugene Wilson
Atlanta is close to signing Michael Turner
NYJ are the front runner to sign Randall Gay
Lito Sheppard could possibly be headed to Miami
NYG are interested in Clark Haggans

And the biggest rumor...

Green Bay is rumored to be offering 2nd and 4th round picks to Miami for Jason Taylor. seems like a pretty high price to me for someone who cant have much left in the tank. is he really the one piece that would put GB over the top?

DearbornDolfan · 03-01-2008, 09:53 AM

Not all that high a price, honestly. Last year Miami would've been demanding at least a 1st and a 3rd. Yeah, he fell off some last year, but his play kicked back up to standard towards the end of the season.

EDIT: Oh, the combination of Eugene Wilson and Lito Sheppard would be great.

Miller_time · 03-01-2008, 11:10 AM

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At least 10 teams have been in contact with the agent for the wide receiver who was released Friday by the Denver Broncos, including all four NFC East clubs, according to a source.
The 49ers, Bills, Bucs, Panthers, Raiders and Vikings also have reached out to agent Kennard McGuire regarding Walker. No visits had been scheduled as of early Saturday.
The Cowboys and Eagles have a couple connections working in their favor in pursuit of Walker. Dallas receivers coach Ray Sherman coached Walker in Green Bay. Walker is friends with Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and the two have been training together in Arizona for several weeks.
Among the others teams showing interest, Walker is said to be intrigued by the prospect of playing in Mike Martz and Jon Gruden directed offenses in San Francisco and Tampa, respectively.

ESPN - Source: NFC East teams among those showing interest in Walker - NFL

Coachnorm · 03-01-2008, 12:57 PM

The Carolina Panthers added a key role player for their defense Saturday by reaching a two-year, $4 million deal for Browns cornerback Ricardo Colclough.

Should be a good special teamer and probably nickel back. Good depth move.

ESPN - Ex-Browns cornerback Colclough agrees with Panthers - NFL

Coachnorm · 03-01-2008, 01:05 PM

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos S John Lynch will return to the team for 2008, according to the Denver Post. He signed a one-year contract with the Broncos Friday, Feb. 29. He will take a pay cut to stay with the team.

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 01:19 PM

By LES BOWEN
Philadelphia Daily News

Chris Clemons, who had eight sacks as a linebacker-defensive end for the Raiders last season, will sign with the Eagles today, agent Don Henderson said last night.
"We'll get it done," Henderson predicted, as Clemons embarked on his first free-agent visit. "He can get to the quarterback, coming off the edge, which is what they said they want from him."

Clemons (6-3, 240) spent two seasons as a sub with the Redskins and was out of football in 2006 before managing to tie for the Raiders' team lead in sacks last season, with ex-Eagle Derrick Burgess. His brother, Nic Clemons, is a Broncos defensive tackle.

Henderson said Clemons, 26, has "a great attitude, a great love for the game, great respect for the game."

Agent: Eagles to sign ex-Raider Clemons | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/01/2008

I really hate to lose Clemons. I think the Raiders should have spent the money on him and not on Kelly.

Miller_time · 03-01-2008, 03:17 PM

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According to a source, Donte' Stallworth, who played last season with the New England Patriots, agreed to terms on a contract with the Browns. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ESPN - Source: Browns, ex-Pats receiver Stallworth agree to contract - NFL

ggermanctl06 · 03-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Vikes got Berrian, per rotoworld.

ggermanctl06 · 03-01-2008, 04:28 PM

Marcus Stroud is a Bill, per rotoworld.

nicholete · 03-01-2008, 04:29 PM

Just saw Berrian signing with the Vikings on ESPN.

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ggermanctl06

Marcus Stroud is a Bill, per rotoworld.

The Associated Press: Bills Acquire DT Stroud From Jaguars

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ggermanctl06

Vikes got Berrian, per rotoworld.

ATLANTA -- Several league sources have confirmed the Minnesota Vikings and Bernard Berrian have reached an agreement on a multiyear contract.

The deal is believed to be a six-year deal worth $42 million, with $16 million in guarantees. Berrian, who led the Bears with 71 receptions for 951 yards in 2007, was considered one of the top available receivers on the open market; and his signing gives the Vikings a legitimate big play threat on the outside.

SI.com - NFL - Vikings, WR Berrian agree to terms - Saturday March 1, 2008 8:37PM

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 07:44 PM

BY BRAD BIGGS

The Bears might have lost Bernard Berrian, but it didn't take them long to land their other major free agent.

Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs has agreed to a $36 million, six-year contract to remain with the organization.

Bears sign Lance Briggs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 07:49 PM

The Saints re-signed WR Devery Henderson to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Masochists. Seeing the Saints bring back their drop-prone wideout is the most surprising free agent move yet, although the price was right. New Orleans still hopes to upgrade the position, but Henderson will be back to compete for a starting gig with Robert Meachem. Don't expect Henderson to suddenly develop now. Mar. 1 - 5:48 pm et

per rotoworld

02-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#41
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Reports say Wilson signs By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 4:05 pm in Oakland Raiders Both FoxSports and the New York Daily News are reporting free agent safety Gibril Wilson has agreed to a six-year, $39 million deal with the Raiders that includes a signing bonus of $16 million. Wilson, a four-year veteran, has 11 career interceptions in 52 career games as a free safety for the Super Bowl champions. He had an excellent postseason in the Giants run for the title and is regarded as the best safety available. Inside The Oakland Raiders - A look inside the world of the highly classified Oakland Raiders from the writers of ANG Newspapers This fills a BIG need area for the Raiders but makes me wonder what they are going to do with Huff now. Last edited by var8rfan; 02-29-2008 at 07:07 PM.

02-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#44
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are close to finalizing a deal that would send DT Shaun Rogers to the Cleveland Browns for CB Leigh Bodden and a third-round draft pick. per kffl This means the Browns won't have a pick in this years draft until the 4th round. Last edited by var8rfan; 02-29-2008 at 09:11 PM.

03-01-2008, 08:40 AM	#47
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	some rumors ive seen today... Jacksonville is close to signing Drayton Florence Miami is the front runner to sign Eugene Wilson Atlanta is close to signing Michael Turner NYJ are the front runner to sign Randall Gay Lito Sheppard could possibly be headed to Miami NYG are interested in Clark Haggans And the biggest rumor... Green Bay is rumored to be offering 2nd and 4th round picks to Miami for Jason Taylor. seems like a pretty high price to me for someone who cant have much left in the tank. is he really the one piece that would put GB over the top? __________________ Find your vbookie bets here!! 2007 Hockey Challenge Champion

03-01-2008, 01:05 PM	#51
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,683 vCash: 161019 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Safety John Lynch Signs One Year Deal. Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos S John Lynch will return to the team for 2008, according to the Denver Post. He signed a one-year contract with the Broncos Friday, Feb. 29. He will take a pay cut to stay with the team.

03-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#52
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Agent: Eagles to sign ex-Raider Clemons By LES BOWEN Philadelphia Daily News Chris Clemons, who had eight sacks as a linebacker-defensive end for the Raiders last season, will sign with the Eagles today, agent Don Henderson said last night. "We'll get it done," Henderson predicted, as Clemons embarked on his first free-agent visit. "He can get to the quarterback, coming off the edge, which is what they said they want from him." Clemons (6-3, 240) spent two seasons as a sub with the Redskins and was out of football in 2006 before managing to tie for the Raiders' team lead in sacks last season, with ex-Eagle Derrick Burgess. His brother, Nic Clemons, is a Broncos defensive tackle. Henderson said Clemons, 26, has "a great attitude, a great love for the game, great respect for the game." Agent: Eagles to sign ex-Raider Clemons \| Philadelphia Daily News \| 03/01/2008 I really hate to lose Clemons. I think the Raiders should have spent the money on him and not on Kelly.

02-29-2008, 05:52 PM	#42
Arctic Dawgs Outlaw Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 1,039 vCash: 13940 Donate	Adam Schefter reported on Total Access that Isaac Bruce has just agreed to a 2 yr deal with the 49'ers

02-29-2008, 08:51 PM	#43
Arctic Dawgs Outlaw Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 1,039 vCash: 13940 Donate	Storys are all over the net that Josh Brown has signed a 5 yr deal with St Louis. Trying to find a reputable link. Schefter just reported it on NFLN. 5 years 14.2 mil. Price for Kickers just went up.

03-01-2008, 09:53 AM	#48
DearbornDolfan Outlaw Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,912 vCash: 36443 Donate	Not all that high a price, honestly. Last year Miami would've been demanding at least a 1st and a 3rd. Yeah, he fell off some last year, but his play kicked back up to standard towards the end of the season. EDIT: Oh, the combination of Eugene Wilson and Lito Sheppard would be great.

03-01-2008, 12:57 PM	#50
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,683 vCash: 161019 Donate Blog Entries: 6	The Carolina Panthers added a key role player for their defense Saturday by reaching a two-year, $4 million deal for Browns cornerback Ricardo Colclough. Should be a good special teamer and probably nickel back. Good depth move. ESPN - Ex-Browns cornerback Colclough agrees with Panthers - NFL

03-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#54
ggermanctl06 Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 189 vCash: 24085 Donate	Vikes got Berrian, per rotoworld.

03-01-2008, 04:28 PM	#55
ggermanctl06 Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 189 vCash: 24085 Donate	Marcus Stroud is a Bill, per rotoworld.

03-01-2008, 04:29 PM	#56
nicholete Hope comes with batteries Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,711 vCash: 11245 Donate	Just saw Berrian signing with the Vikings on ESPN. __________________

03-01-2008, 07:44 PM	#59
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Bears sign Lance Briggs BY BRAD BIGGS The Bears might have lost Bernard Berrian, but it didn't take them long to land their other major free agent. Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs has agreed to a $36 million, six-year contract to remain with the organization. Bears sign Lance Briggs :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bears

03-01-2008, 07:49 PM	#60
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	The Saints re-signed WR Devery Henderson to a one-year, $2 million contract. Masochists. Seeing the Saints bring back their drop-prone wideout is the most surprising free agent move yet, although the price was right. New Orleans still hopes to upgrade the position, but Henderson will be back to compete for a starting gig with Robert Meachem. Don't expect Henderson to suddenly develop now. Mar. 1 - 5:48 pm et per rotoworld

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