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That Guy · 03-23-2008, 06:03 AM

Packers | Bigby hopes to receive a long-term deal
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:58:08 -0700

Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers S Atari Bigby hopes to receive a long-term deal from the team. Bigby's agent, Jack Bechta, thinks the team may be ready to discuss a long-term deal as early as the regular season.

Falcons | Team signs Elam
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:24:11 -0700

ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent PK Jason Elam (Broncos) Friday, March 21. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

49ers | A. Smith not guaranteed to start
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:59:08 -0700

NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith is not guaranteed the starting quarterback position in the upcoming 2008 season, according to head coach Mike Nolan. "It will be an open competition," Nolan said. "It's no one's job to lose. It's both guys' job to take." 49ers QB Shaun Hill is expected to compete with Smith for the starting job.

Dolphins | Torbor signs four-year deal
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:47:20 -0700

The Canadian Press reports the Miami Dolphins signed free-agent LB Reggie Torbor (Giants) to a four-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cowboys | Team discussing deal for Pacman
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:17:13 -0700

The Dallas Morning News reports the Dallas Cowboys held preliminary talks with the Tennessee Titans about trading for suspended CB Pacman Jones, according to a source. The Titans are reportedly not in any rush to make a trade but realize a trade is likely in the future. Jones told his agent, Manny Arora, that the Cowboys are on the top of his list of teams he would like to play for. Arora said he has spoken with numerous teams and would like a trade to happen before the 2008 NFL Draft scheduled for April 26 and April 27. An NFL spokesman said Jones, who is currently suspended, can still be traded to another team. A source said Jones would be willing to renegotiate his current contract to a lower salary to join a team willing to sign him.

Jaguars | Garrard deal update
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:14:57 -0700

The Florida Times-Union reports the agent for Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard said he hopes the team and Garrard can reach a new deal in the next few days but said there is the possibility the two sides may not agree on a new contract this year. If the two sides can't agree then Garrard would play out the final year of his current contract, which is worth $2 million, and would hit the free-agent market at the end of the season. The Jaguars could place the franchise tag on Garrard at the end of the 2008 season, which would cost the Jaguars upwards of $10 million to re-sign him.

Chargers | Hardwick underwent surgery
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:47:06 -0700

Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (foot) underwent foot surgery Friday, March 14, and is expected to miss four to six months.

Titans | P. Jones would like to play for New England
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:12:17 -0700

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports Tennessee Titans CB Pacman Jones said he would like to play for the New England Patriots if a deal can be negotiated, according to Jones' lawyer and agent.

Colts | Manning earns additional $9,270
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:35:21 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning earned an additional $9,270 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.

.....cause $100million just isn't enough.....

Steelers | Team receives salary cap space after releasing Wilson
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:50:44 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers gained more than $2 million in salary cap space after releasing WR Cedrick Wilson. As of Friday, March 21, the team had $2.3 million in salary cap room.

Colts | Team does not match offer to Utecht
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:42:53 -0700

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Indianapolis Colts did not match the contract offer to restricted free-agent TE Ben Utecht (Colts), allowing him to join the Cincinnati Bengals.

Seahawks | Tatupu contract update
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:59:42 -0700

Updating previous items, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks signed LB Lofa Tatupu to a six-year contract extension worth $42 million with more than $18 million in guarantees.

03-23-2008, 06:03 AM	#30
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Latest FA news from KFFL Packers \| Bigby hopes to receive a long-term deal Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:58:08 -0700 Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers S Atari Bigby hopes to receive a long-term deal from the team. Bigby's agent, Jack Bechta, thinks the team may be ready to discuss a long-term deal as early as the regular season. Falcons \| Team signs Elam Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:24:11 -0700 ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent PK Jason Elam (Broncos) Friday, March 21. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 49ers \| A. Smith not guaranteed to start Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:59:08 -0700 NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith is not guaranteed the starting quarterback position in the upcoming 2008 season, according to head coach Mike Nolan. "It will be an open competition," Nolan said. "It's no one's job to lose. It's both guys' job to take." 49ers QB Shaun Hill is expected to compete with Smith for the starting job. Dolphins \| Torbor signs four-year deal Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:47:20 -0700 The Canadian Press reports the Miami Dolphins signed free-agent LB Reggie Torbor (Giants) to a four-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cowboys \| Team discussing deal for Pacman Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:17:13 -0700 The Dallas Morning News reports the Dallas Cowboys held preliminary talks with the Tennessee Titans about trading for suspended CB Pacman Jones, according to a source. The Titans are reportedly not in any rush to make a trade but realize a trade is likely in the future. Jones told his agent, Manny Arora, that the Cowboys are on the top of his list of teams he would like to play for. Arora said he has spoken with numerous teams and would like a trade to happen before the 2008 NFL Draft scheduled for April 26 and April 27. An NFL spokesman said Jones, who is currently suspended, can still be traded to another team. A source said Jones would be willing to renegotiate his current contract to a lower salary to join a team willing to sign him. Jaguars \| Garrard deal update Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:14:57 -0700 The Florida Times-Union reports the agent for Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard said he hopes the team and Garrard can reach a new deal in the next few days but said there is the possibility the two sides may not agree on a new contract this year. If the two sides can't agree then Garrard would play out the final year of his current contract, which is worth $2 million, and would hit the free-agent market at the end of the season. The Jaguars could place the franchise tag on Garrard at the end of the 2008 season, which would cost the Jaguars upwards of $10 million to re-sign him. Chargers \| Hardwick underwent surgery Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:47:06 -0700 Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers C Nick Hardwick (foot) underwent foot surgery Friday, March 14, and is expected to miss four to six months. Titans \| P. Jones would like to play for New England Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:12:17 -0700 John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports Tennessee Titans CB Pacman Jones said he would like to play for the New England Patriots if a deal can be negotiated, according to Jones' lawyer and agent. Colts \| Manning earns additional $9,270 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:35:21 -0700 Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning earned an additional $9,270 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program. *.....cause $100million just isn't enough.....* Steelers \| Team receives salary cap space after releasing Wilson Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:50:44 -0700 Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers gained more than $2 million in salary cap space after releasing WR Cedrick Wilson. As of Friday, March 21, the team had $2.3 million in salary cap room. Colts \| Team does not match offer to Utecht Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:42:53 -0700 Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Indianapolis Colts did not match the contract offer to restricted free-agent TE Ben Utecht (Colts), allowing him to join the Cincinnati Bengals. Seahawks \| Tatupu contract update Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:59:42 -0700 Updating previous items, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks signed LB Lofa Tatupu to a six-year contract extension worth $42 million with more than $18 million in guarantees.

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