NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Saints re-signed RB Aaron Stecker to a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

The '07 fantasy playoff hero got a similar from Tampa, but choose not to move. Stecker showed he is still a capable tailback, but his role will mostly be on special teams and third downs. With Pierre Thomas emerging, Stecker is a long way from fantasy value.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Da Bomb · 03-01-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by var8rfan

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

wow that is awfully surprising, with all the bad blood from last offseason. i was just about certain that briggs would be gone. bummer. i wouldve much rather had that bear than the one we got at WR instead.

var8rfan · 03-01-2008, 10:44 PM

Chiefs | D. Williams reaches agreement on five-year deal
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:28:36 -0800

Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement on a five-year contract with free-agent LB Demorrio Williams (Falcons). The contract is worth a total of $16 million with $5.5 million guaranteed.

Coachnorm · 03-02-2008, 10:59 AM

Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that defensive end Jason Taylor will be playing for Miami in 2008 unless he chooses to retire, contrary to a published report.

From Parcells direct to Morty.

ESPN - Parcells discounts talk of Taylor's departure, expects Pro Bowler to return - NFL

Arctic Dawgs · 03-02-2008, 11:14 AM

Crumpler left Seattle on Friday, apparently going to visit 1 more team with a Seahawks offer in hand. Since then not a peep anywhere. Apparently that last visit was cancelled and he just went home for the weekend to mull it over.

Seahawk Addicts: All Signs Point to Alge

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He doesn't seem to be making that final visit, so I am going to assume he and his family are weighing the pros and cons, but all signs point to him coming back to Kirkland and putting pen to paper.

Seahawks fans are just

it out now. Still expect Seattle to draft a TE in the 3rd/4th round though

Coachnorm · 03-02-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Bomb

Miami is rumored to be offering DE/LB Calvin Pace a mega deal similar to the one Adalius Thomas got last year...

no link yet

Sports Illustrated jumped the gun by declaring Pace a 'Fin already. Pace hasn't decided yet.

var8rfan · 03-02-2008, 01:11 PM

Falcons | Hartsock agrees to terms
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:50:21 -0800

The Atlanta Falcons announced they have agreed to terms with free-agent TE Ben Hartsock (Titans). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

var8rfan · 03-02-2008, 01:34 PM

Saints | Gay reportedly agrees to four-year contract
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:16:05 -0800

ESPN.com reports free-agent CB Randall Gay (Patriots) has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth up to $17.8 million with the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL.com and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The Times-Picayune reports the deal is worth about $6.7 million in salary and bonuses over the first two years, with a chance to go up to $9 million based on playing time.

Escrow · 03-02-2008, 01:56 PM

TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL

The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner.

"We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta."

Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.

DearbornDolfan · 03-02-2008, 05:40 PM

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Josh McCown "definitely" will be Miami's No. 2 quarterback in 2008. John Beck will compete with someone else to start.
It initially seemed like McCown signed to be a placeholder, but Mort indicates that Dolphins management is as high on Beck as they let on this winter. It's a good thing, because McCown belongs on the bench. The Dolphins now seem very likely to use a top three round pick on a quarterback this April.

source: rotoworld.com

Escrow · 03-02-2008, 07:00 PM

ALGE IS A TITAN

On Friday, there were reports that free-agent tight end Alge Crumpler was poised to sign with the Seahawks.

It didn't happen.

Instead, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Crumpler has joined the Titans, a team flush with cap space and in desperate need of a boost to the passing game.

Crumpler became a Pro Bowler in Atlanta while playing with a run-oriented quarterback who often found Crumpler open while scrambling out of the pocket.

So, basically, Crumpler could be a Pro Bowler again in Tennessee.

Source: Pro Football Talk

Coachnorm · 03-03-2008, 10:23 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a new eight-year, $102 million contract, according to sources.

The contract, which includes more than $36 million in guarantees and is easily the largest in team history, places Big Ben among the game's highest-paid players.

ESPN - Roethlisberger gets more than $36 million in guarantees in new deal - NFL

Arctic Dawgs · 03-03-2008, 01:40 PM

Chicago trades Griese to the Buc's

Bucs Beat | tampabay.com - St. Petersburg Times and tbt*: Archives

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Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Griese has been traded to the Bucs.
Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but it is believed to be for a second-day draft pick in 2009. Griese was owed a $300,000 roster bonus Tuesday, prompting the Bears to part ways with their veteran backup. Rather than risk bidding for him in free agency, the Bucs completed a trade.
It's Griese's second stint with Tampa Bay. He quarterbacked the Bucs to a 5-1 start in 2005 before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Chris Simms went 6-5 down the stretch, leading the Bucs to the playoffs before a loss to Washington in the NFC wildcard game.

Remote Controller · 03-03-2008, 02:16 PM

Unconfirmed
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Andy Reid was on the telephone this afternoon for over an hour with Randy Moss but he wasn't able to talk him into turning down a 3 year $27 million deal with Patriots. Moss decided to stay put where he is with the Patriots. Reid and the Eagles weren't willing to better the offer from the Pats.

Moss got the offer from the Patriots this weekend, but didn't immediately sign the deal because he wanted to see if other teams were willing to better the offer. The Eagles were one of the teams Moss was interested in playing for, so they got in touch with Andy Reid and wanted know if he was willing to better the deal.

Obviously, Andy and the Eagles were not willing to make a better offer so Randy Moss stays put with the New England Patriots.

So the Eagles must continue their search for a true number one wide receiver. If they had signed Moss they would have acquired the best deep receiver in all of the NFL. Moss broke the NFL record last year for most TD receptions.

The Birds can't say they didn't have a chance because Moss and his agent got Andy Reid and the Eagles on the phone and talked for what I understand, nearly two hours. I'm going to try to find out exactly what was discussed other than the contract.
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Remote Controller · 03-03-2008, 03:43 PM

Giants land Knight from the Jags.
FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Giants replace Wilson with Knight at safety

Da Bomb · 03-03-2008, 04:06 PM

The Jets signed 3-4 OLB Calvin Pace to a monster deal today.

ESPN - Pace to get $22M guaranteed in big deal with Jets - NFL

Da Bomb · 03-03-2008, 04:07 PM

The Jets also signed Damien Woody to apparently play RT for them, continuing their massive overhaul upgrade to what was an abysmal OL a couple years ago.

ESPN - Woody gives Jets four former first-round draft picks on O-line - NFL

Miller_time · 03-03-2008, 04:47 PM

I thought Pace signed with the Phins?

Miller_time · 03-03-2008, 05:58 PM

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Antwan Odom recorded his first sack as a Bengal Monday when he swooped in from Tennessee to give Cincinnati its first jolt in free agency.
Agent Rich Rosa confirmed the five-year deal Monday evening that borders on $30 million with more than $11 million guaranteed.
The Bengals pursued him Odom aggressively that they literally took him off his route bound for the airport. Rosa said he was headed back from the airport to stay in town Monday night.
The 6-5, 274-pound Odom rung up eight sacks in his first season as a starter last year for the Titans and gives the Bengals another lean and athletic pass-rushing threat opposite left end Robert Geathers.

News - Odom's first Bengal sack - Cincinnati Bengals

var8rfan · 03-03-2008, 06:07 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — Warrick Dunn was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, one day after the club signed free agent running back Michael Turner.

Last season, Dunn became the 22nd back in NFL history to rush for 10,000 yards. But his days in Atlanta were numbered after the Falcons doled out a six-year contract to Turner, reportedly for $34.5 million with about $15 million guaranteed.

The 33-year-old Dunn had three straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Falcons, helping the team lead the NFL in rushing from 2004-06. He ran for a career-high 1,416 yards in 2005, earning his third Pro Bowl appearance.

The Associated Press: Falcons Cut RB Dunn

Retirement?

03-02-2008, 10:59 AM	#64
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03-03-2008, 10:23 AM	#72
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03-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#80
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Falcons Cut RB Dunn ATLANTA (AP) — Warrick Dunn was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, one day after the club signed free agent running back Michael Turner. Last season, Dunn became the 22nd back in NFL history to rush for 10,000 yards. But his days in Atlanta were numbered after the Falcons doled out a six-year contract to Turner, reportedly for $34.5 million with about $15 million guaranteed. The 33-year-old Dunn had three straight 1,000-yard seasons with the Falcons, helping the team lead the NFL in rushing from 2004-06. He ran for a career-high 1,416 yards in 2005, earning his third Pro Bowl appearance. The Associated Press: Falcons Cut RB Dunn Retirement?

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Saints re-signed RB Aaron Stecker to a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The '07 fantasy playoff hero got a similar from Tampa, but choose not to move. Stecker showed he is still a capable tailback, but his role will mostly be on special teams and third downs. With Pierre Thomas emerging, Stecker is a long way from fantasy value. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Chiefs \| D. Williams reaches agreement on five-year deal Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:28:36 -0800 Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement on a five-year contract with free-agent LB Demorrio Williams (Falcons). The contract is worth a total of $16 million with $5.5 million guaranteed.

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Falcons \| Hartsock agrees to terms Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:50:21 -0800 The Atlanta Falcons announced they have agreed to terms with free-agent TE Ben Hartsock (Titans). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Saints \| Gay reportedly agrees to four-year contract Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:16:05 -0800 ESPN.com reports free-agent CB Randall Gay (Patriots) has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth up to $17.8 million with the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL.com and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The Times-Picayune reports the deal is worth about $6.7 million in salary and bonuses over the first two years, with a chance to go up to $9 million based on playing time.

03-02-2008, 01:56 PM	#69
Escrow Swaggin' since 1980 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 664 vCash: 42583 Donate	TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner. "We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta." Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.

03-02-2008, 05:40 PM	#70
DearbornDolfan Outlaw Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,912 vCash: 36443 Donate	ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Josh McCown "definitely" will be Miami's No. 2 quarterback in 2008. John Beck will compete with someone else to start. It initially seemed like McCown signed to be a placeholder, but Mort indicates that Dolphins management is as high on Beck as they let on this winter. It's a good thing, because McCown belongs on the bench. The Dolphins now seem very likely to use a top three round pick on a quarterback this April. source: rotoworld.com

03-02-2008, 07:00 PM	#71
Escrow Swaggin' since 1980 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 664 vCash: 42583 Donate	ALGE IS A TITAN On Friday, there were reports that free-agent tight end Alge Crumpler was poised to sign with the Seahawks. It didn't happen. Instead, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Crumpler has joined the Titans, a team flush with cap space and in desperate need of a boost to the passing game. Crumpler became a Pro Bowler in Atlanta while playing with a run-oriented quarterback who often found Crumpler open while scrambling out of the pocket. So, basically, Crumpler could be a Pro Bowler again in Tennessee. Source: Pro Football Talk

03-03-2008, 02:16 PM	#74
Remote Controller Yeah.......That's me! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Top of the Texas Panhandle Posts: 1,716 vCash: 50981 Donate	Unconfirmed --------------------------- Andy Reid was on the telephone this afternoon for over an hour with Randy Moss but he wasn't able to talk him into turning down a 3 year $27 million deal with Patriots. Moss decided to stay put where he is with the Patriots. Reid and the Eagles weren't willing to better the offer from the Pats. Moss got the offer from the Patriots this weekend, but didn't immediately sign the deal because he wanted to see if other teams were willing to better the offer. The Eagles were one of the teams Moss was interested in playing for, so they got in touch with Andy Reid and wanted know if he was willing to better the deal. Obviously, Andy and the Eagles were not willing to make a better offer so Randy Moss stays put with the New England Patriots. So the Eagles must continue their search for a true number one wide receiver. If they had signed Moss they would have acquired the best deep receiver in all of the NFL. Moss broke the NFL record last year for most TD receptions. The Birds can't say they didn't have a chance because Moss and his agent got Andy Reid and the Eagles on the phone and talked for what I understand, nearly two hours. I'm going to try to find out exactly what was discussed other than the contract. ----------------------------------------

03-03-2008, 03:43 PM	#75
Remote Controller Yeah.......That's me! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Top of the Texas Panhandle Posts: 1,716 vCash: 50981 Donate	Giants land Knight from the Jags. FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Giants replace Wilson with Knight at safety

03-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#76
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	The Jets signed 3-4 OLB Calvin Pace to a monster deal today. ESPN - Pace to get $22M guaranteed in big deal with Jets - NFL

03-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#77
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	The Jets also signed Damien Woody to apparently play RT for them, continuing their massive overhaul upgrade to what was an abysmal OL a couple years ago. ESPN - Woody gives Jets four former first-round draft picks on O-line - NFL