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[b]Seahawks | Team reaches agreement with Peterson[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:05 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with free agent LB Julian Peterson to a seven-year contract worth $54 million. The deal includes $18.5 million in guarantees, including $10 million for the 2006 season.

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[b]NFL | Highlights of Tagliabue's tenure as commissioner[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:54:48 -0800

Don Pierson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's record as commissioner will show steady growth in nearly every area of the league. Television revenue grew from $4.7 million in 1989 to $3.7 billion a year. The values of franchises have grown tenfold, with Forbes magazine valuing three teams over $1 billion. The average player salary has jumped from $317,000 in 1989 to a projected $1.9 million under the new collective bargaining agreement. The league has grown from 28 teams to 32, with the league restructuring to eight divisions. In his 17 seasons as commissioner, there have been 11 different teams to win a Super Bowl. Starting in 2005, the league adopted the Olympic testosterone-testing standard to strengthen their policy on illegal drug-testing, which includes steroids.

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[b]Falcons | Blanks says team trying hard to land Abraham[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:43:02 -0800

Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said team officials continued to work on compensation to land New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham. "I know we're trying hard to satisfy all parties concerned," Blank said Monday, March 20. "I think John Abraham is satisfied, at this point. It's just a matter of us working something out with the Jets." Atlanta refuses to trade backup QB Matt Schaub or its first-round draft pick (No. 15). Any new offer could include an additional pick in this season's draft or future considerations.

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[b]Redskins | Team contacts Fletcher; no visit planned[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:59:28 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have contacted free agent CB Jamar Fletcher (Chargers), but they have yet to plan a visit with him. He has drawn interest from other teams as well.

[b]Redskins | Team contacts Cowart; no visit planned[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:57:15 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have contacted free agent LB Sam Cowart (Vikings), but they have yet to plan a visit with him. According to his agent, Paul Healy, Cowart was in Houston visiting the Houston Texans.

[b]Redskins | Goodwin in town to meet with Washington[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:54 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports free agent OL Jonathan Goodwin (Jets) arrived in Washington to meet with the Washington Redskins. So far no agreement has been reached, according to his agent. Goodwin's agent, Fletcher Smith, said Goodwin arrived at early Monday evening, March 20, and was expected to spend time with the coaches Tuesday, March 21.

[b]Redskins | Team has not reached a new deal with B. Lloyd[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:05:43 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have not come to terms on a new contract with newly acquired WR Brandon Lloyd. Lloyd is under contract to play this season at his tendered salary of $1.57 million, but without a new deal would be a free agent at the end of the season.

[b]Saints | Team visits with D. Evans[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:00:26 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the New Orleans Saints visited with free agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins) Monday, March 20. He has at least one more visit planned.

Goodwin is a backup C for the Jets (starter since Mawae left), and fletcher is the 4th corner for the charger, but would be a good #3.

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[b]Jets | Team remains interested in A. Dyson[/b]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:27:29 -0800

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets remain interested in free agent CB Andre Dyson (Seahawks), who recently visited with the team.

boo, i called him first.

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[b]Giants | K. Johnson to visit[/b]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:35:42 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys) will reportedly visit with the New York Giants Tuesday, March 21. A source said the Giants are expected to make a strong bid to sign Johnson and may strike a deal as early as this week. Johnson is said to be excited about the opportunity to return to the New York area, a place he never wanted to leave. Johnson has other teams interested in him as well. No matter who signs him, Johnson made it clear last week he's not looking to take a pay cut.

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ha! keyshawn is so washed up.

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[B]Jaguars | Team extends Henderson's contract[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:43:32 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a six-year contract extension with DT John Henderson. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but Henderson's agent, Tim McGee, said the new contract gave Henderson more guaranteed money than any other NFL defensive tackle.

not quite stroud, but still very good.

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[B]Vikings | Team agrees to contract with Richardson[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:59:43 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent FB Tony Richardson (Chiefs). The deal will pay Richardson about $2.5 million.

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[B]Eagles | Gaffney wanted to play with Sheppard[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:45:38 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jabar Gaffney said that his decision to come to the Eagles was effected by wanting to play with his cousin, CB Lito Sheppard. "It was a big part of my decision," said Gaffney. "Knowing someone on the team, having a family member on the team will help out adjusting to the city and to the team. It will help out a lot."

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[B]NFL | League could review transition-player process[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:17:16 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson and his agent, Tom Condon, might have turned the NFL's "transition tag" term into a matter to review. Hutchinson, who was the Seattle Seahawks' All-Pro transition player, officially became a Minnesota Viking on Tuesday, March 21, in a deal that could pay him $49 million over seven years, with $16 million guaranteed. However, the way in which they got there could prompt the league in to review the transition-player process after the apparent loophole that Condon used to maximize Hutchinson's worth. "I don't think it's a loophole as much as a utilization of the rules," Condon said Monday, March 20. "The rule is that anything not prohibited is allowed."

rule change!

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[B]Packers | Gardner re-signing officially announced[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:35:20 -0800

The Green Bay Packers have officially announced the team has re-signed free agent WR Rod Gardner (Packers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


now we can all sleep easy my friends.

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Abraham to the Falcons:

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2378875[/url]

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[B]Colts | More about Vinatieri[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:39:30 -0800

ESPN's Len Pasquarelli reports the Indianapolis Colts have reached an agreement in principle with free agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Patriots). Although a deal has not been finalized, it could be completed as early as Tuesday evening, March 21.

[B]Falcons | Abraham acquired in trade[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:58:06 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Jets have traded DE John Abraham to the Atlanta Falcons as part of a three-way trade between the Jets, Falcons and the Denver Broncos. If the trade is approved, then the Falcons will have traded their first-round pick, No. 15 overall, to Denver, who in turn will trade their first-round pick, No. 29 overall, and two additional picks to Atlanta. Atlanta then sends the 29th pick to the Jets for Abraham. The Jets would receive a draft pick two slots higher in the first round than the Seattle Seahawks were able to offer.

crazy trade.

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[B]Bills | Moulds granted permission to seek trade[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:33:34 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Buffalo Bills have granted permission to WR Eric Moulds to seek a trade. "We are shopping Eric," Moulds' personal adviser, Greg Johnson, said Tuesday, March 21. "Obviously, we would much rather have Eric released. But if we can work out a trade, we will. But if not, we're back to Square 1 and Eric won't play for the Bills. He doesn't want to play for them, and he will not play for them." Johnson said several teams already have expressed interest in Moulds since the Bills granted their permission on Friday. Johnson added that the team has set parameters on what it would seek in return in a potential trade, but did not provide details.

what is it with WRs and their pissy attitudes?