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That Guy · 03-06-2008, 02:13 PM

Ravens | Suggs files grievance over franchise tag dispute
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:42:36 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DL Terrell Suggs has filed a grievance against the Ravens after being designated as a linebacker when the team placed the franchise tag on him. Suggs wants to be franchised as a defensive end, which would earn him an additional $814,000, and he contends he played more than half of his snaps last season as a defensive end. The Ravens contend Suggs should be franchised as a linebacker because he starts as an outside linebacker in the team's base 3-4 defense and appears on the Pro Bowl ballot as a linebacker. Suggs and the Ravens will meet in an arbitration meeting to settle the dispute. The team's negotiations on a long-term deal with Suggs are being put on hold until the arbitration is settled.

Seahawks | Hackett still interested in re-signing
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:04:35 -0800

Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports free-agent WR D.J. Hackett (Seahawks) has not ruled out the possibility of re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, according to his agent, Kevin Robinson.

Cardinals | Team working with Warner on contract extension
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:14:03 -0800

Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals are working with QB Kurt Warner on a contract extension. Warner's deal is currently scheduled to expire after the 2008 season and working out an extension could lower Warner's cap hit for the upcoming season. Unless an extension is reached, Warner will count $5 million against the cap this season, with $4 million in base salary and a prorated $1 million from his $3 million signing bonus.

Patriots | Team agrees to terms with T. Williams
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:49:57 -0800

Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the New England Patriots agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent SS Tank Williams (Vikings) Wednesday, March 5. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lions | Pearson signs offer sheet with team
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:05:24 -0800

The St. Petersburg Times reports restricted free-agent SS Kalvin Pearson (Buccaneers) signed an offer sheet with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, March 5, for a three-year deal worth $3.5 million, with a $1.1 million signing bonus. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now have until March 12 at 4 p.m. to match the deal. The Buccaneers tendered Pearson a bottom-level offer of $927,000, meaning the team has the right to match any competing offer but it is not entitled to draft-pick compensation. Pearson's agent, Michael Hawthorne, thinks the Buccaneers will not match the offer made by the Lions.

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03-06-2008, 02:13 PM	#153
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Latest FA news from KFFL Ravens \| Suggs files grievance over franchise tag dispute Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:42:36 -0800 Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens DL Terrell Suggs has filed a grievance against the Ravens after being designated as a linebacker when the team placed the franchise tag on him. Suggs wants to be franchised as a defensive end, which would earn him an additional $814,000, and he contends he played more than half of his snaps last season as a defensive end. The Ravens contend Suggs should be franchised as a linebacker because he starts as an outside linebacker in the team's base 3-4 defense and appears on the Pro Bowl ballot as a linebacker. Suggs and the Ravens will meet in an arbitration meeting to settle the dispute. The team's negotiations on a long-term deal with Suggs are being put on hold until the arbitration is settled. Seahawks \| Hackett still interested in re-signing Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:04:35 -0800 Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports free-agent WR D.J. Hackett (Seahawks) has not ruled out the possibility of re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, according to his agent, Kevin Robinson. Cardinals \| Team working with Warner on contract extension Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:14:03 -0800 Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals are working with QB Kurt Warner on a contract extension. Warner's deal is currently scheduled to expire after the 2008 season and working out an extension could lower Warner's cap hit for the upcoming season. Unless an extension is reached, Warner will count $5 million against the cap this season, with $4 million in base salary and a prorated $1 million from his $3 million signing bonus. Patriots \| Team agrees to terms with T. Williams Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:49:57 -0800 Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the New England Patriots agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent SS Tank Williams (Vikings) Wednesday, March 5. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lions \| Pearson signs offer sheet with team Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:05:24 -0800 The St. Petersburg Times reports restricted free-agent SS Kalvin Pearson (Buccaneers) signed an offer sheet with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, March 5, for a three-year deal worth $3.5 million, with a $1.1 million signing bonus. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now have until March 12 at 4 p.m. to match the deal. The Buccaneers tendered Pearson a bottom-level offer of $927,000, meaning the team has the right to match any competing offer but it is not entitled to draft-pick compensation. Pearson's agent, Michael Hawthorne, thinks the Buccaneers will not match the offer made by the Lions. pats replace eugene wilson.