Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 08:07 PM

Chiefs | Bernard to visit
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:34:05 -0800

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports free agent DT Rocky Bernard (Seahawks) has a visit planned with the Kansas City Chiefs.

there's the undisclosed team. with the money we've spent, my guess is that griffin and wynn are our starting DTs with joe going back to the #3 spot.

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 08:08 PM

Panthers | Former cheerleader avoids jail time
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:34:53 -0800

The Associated Press reports former Carolina Panthers cheerleader Victoria Renee Thomas avoided jail Monday, March 13, by pleading no contest to charges stemming from her role in a brawl sparked by accusations that she was having sex with another cheerleader in the bathroom of a bar. Under the deal with prosecutors, Thomas pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and unlawful display of a license. Also, she entered a pretrial intervention program for the one felony charge she faced, giving a false name to an officer. Thomas was ordered to participate in anger management counseling, perform 50 hours of community service and pay $400 restitution to a woman she punched, who had been waiting to use the bathroom at Banana Joe's in November.

its always heart-warming to hear about drunk and beligerent cheerleaders staying out of jail

It's like, the American Way (c).

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 09:43 PM

Bills | Moulds asks for his release
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:25:54 -0800

Leo Roth, of the Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills WR Eric Moulds, who has been asked to take a substantial cut in pay, wants the team to release him from the final two years of his contract so he can sign with another team. "Let him go, it's only fair," Greg Johnson, Moulds' personal advisor, said today after talking with his client. "If they're not going to pay what we feel is fair-market value, he should be allowed to go somewhere where he could maybe get it." Moulds is scheduled to count $10.8 million against the salary cap and he's due to earn $7.1 million in cash (salary and bonus) for the upcoming season.

not that it matters now, still it a big name with contract issues, so...

also, no one wants to give givens 5$mill a year, he keeps bouncing around without any real interest. patten's bombing may have seriously wrecked his value.

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 09:46 PM

Seahawks | Contract update: Hutchinson provision
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:12:40 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson has a provision in his contract which states he must be the highest paid offensive lineman on his team for the 2006 season or his entire $50 million contract becomes guaranteed, according to someone who has seen the offer sheet the Minnesota Vikings offered him. Seahawks OT Walter Jones averages $7.5 million a season and Hutchinson's contract will average $7 million a season. If the Seahawks decide to match the offer, they would have to figure out a way to squeeze his over $13 million salary figure into their cap and would guarantee the rest of his $50 million contract, which would make it the richest cash contract in NFL history by $15 million.

HOLY CRAP. THOSE VIKINGS ARE RAT BASTARDS!!

JWsleep · 03-14-2006, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

Seahawks | Contract update: Hutchinson provision
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:12:40 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson has a provision in his contract which states he must be the highest paid offensive lineman on his team for the 2006 season or his entire $50 million contract becomes guaranteed, according to someone who has seen the offer sheet the Minnesota Vikings offered him. Seahawks OT Walter Jones averages $7.5 million a season and Hutchinson's contract will average $7 million a season. If the Seahawks decide to match the offer, they would have to figure out a way to squeeze his over $13 million salary figure into their cap and would guarantee the rest of his $50 million contract, which would make it the richest cash contract in NFL history by $15 million.

HOLY CRAP. THOSE VIKINGS ARE RAT BASTARDS!!

This reminds me of when Snyder raided the Jets. Man. That's gotta hurt the seahags. But I kinda feel like the vikes are blowing all their wad on Hutch here. We'll see!

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 09:54 PM

49ers | Nolan still thinks team can re-sign Peterson
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:11:17 -0800

Greg Beacham, of the Associated Press, reports the flurry of free-agent signings around the league left San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan surprisingly confident the 49ers had a chance to re-sign free agent LB Julian Peterson (49ers). He is still on the market while many other high-profile free agents are gone. "I don't know why, (but) I have a sense of being encouraged by all the things that have happened," Nolan said.

Eagles | Team must make decision on Owens by Tuesday
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:09:56 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Philadelphia Eagles must make a decision on WR Terrell Owens by Tuesday, March 14. Owens is due a $5 million roster bonus and it is unlikely a team will trade for him now.

Dolphins | Team meets with Vanderjagt
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:05:06 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free agent PK Mike Vanderjagt has met with the Miami Dolphins.

vander is starting to get action, TO week is about to begin and peterson may wind up back with the 49ers, since no one wants to pay big money to injured (and slower ever since) LBs.

SmootSmack · 03-13-2006, 10:25 PM

Cardinals | $67M available for 2007 cap
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:42:58 -0800

"John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have $67 million in cap space for 2007."

I know it's not a free-agent signing. Just too incredible not to post somewhere (though I didn't necessarily think it deserved its own thread). $67 million is unreal...and of course they won't even spend half of it.

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Cardinals | $67M available for 2007 cap
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:42:58 -0800

"John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have $67 million in cap space for 2007."

I know it's not a free-agent signing. Just too incredible not to post somewhere (though I didn't necessarily think it deserved its own thread). $67 million is unreal...and of course they won't even spend half of it.

already posted above

but yeah, crazy

SmootSmack · 03-13-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

already posted above

but yeah, crazy

um yeah see um....bump?

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 10:36 PM

P Jason Baker (panters) and P Sean landetta (ANCIENT, eagles) are currently drawing interest from other teams.

rams, seahawks looking at baker; ravens looking at landetta.

That Guy · 03-13-2006, 10:45 PM

Dolphins | Culpepper interested in joining team
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:29:59 -0800

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper said he has sights set on joining the Miami Dolphins. Culpepper has requested the Vikings to either trade or release him.

I have a feeling the phins like hsi talent more, but since he might not play till halfway into the year, they're still favoring a brees deal.

That Guy · 03-14-2006, 12:40 AM

Browns | Still working to sign Edwards
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:13:15 -0800

Patrick McManamon, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports the Cleveland Browns are still working to sign free agent DE Kalimba Edwards (Lions). "We're still in it," general manager Phil Savage said of the talks to sign Edwards, who would move from an end in Detroit to play outside linebacker and end in pass-rush situations with the Browns. Savage said the Browns envision Edwards in the same kind of role LB Willie McGinest played for the New England Patriots. "We feel like we can unleash (Edwards') potential in this scheme," Savage said.

interesting...

That Guy · 03-14-2006, 01:51 AM

yeah the vikes signed a bunch of 2nd rate talent, they're trading off a franchise QB and the best player on their team is going to be a 50$million OG? it makes no sense besides just screwing over the hawks.

That Guy · 03-14-2006, 01:51 AM

Steelers | Team to visit with R. Clark
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:50:39 -0800

Joe Bendel, of the Tribune-Review, reports free agent S Ryan Clark (Redskins) will visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, March 14.

if he doesn't find himself a starting job there's a good chance he'll come back.

That Guy · 03-14-2006, 01:55 AM

Cowboys | Decision day for K. Johnson?
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:58:52 -0800

Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Keyshawn Johnson's future with the team will be decided Tuesday, March 14. If Johnson is on the Cowboys' roster at 3 p.m., he will receive a $1 million bonus. The Cowboys must decide whether to give him the money or release him. Johnson, scheduled to earn a base salary of $1.5 million this season, would like a one-year extension and a raise that pays him between $2 million and $3 million. The Cowboys could pay him the bonus and release him later, but that's unlikely.

Eagles | Schobel to land $7.5 contract
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:06:51 -0800

Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel's (Bengals) five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles will pay him $7.5 million. As reported earlier, the deal will include a $1.8 million signing bonus.

with all our receiving news, figure i should add some about division rivals. KJ wants a bit more money, dallas decides if they want to keep him today (it'd probably be a good idea).

meanwhile the eagles got schobel for 1.5mill a year. he's better than royal who got 2mill/year, but not by all that much. a fair deal.

03-13-2006, 08:07 PM	#1
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Chiefs \| Bernard to visit Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:34:05 -0800 Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports free agent DT Rocky Bernard (Seahawks) has a visit planned with the Kansas City Chiefs. there's the undisclosed team. with the money we've spent, my guess is that griffin and wynn are our starting DTs with joe going back to the #3 spot.

03-13-2006, 08:08 PM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Panthers \| Former cheerleader avoids jail time Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:34:53 -0800 The Associated Press reports former Carolina Panthers cheerleader Victoria Renee Thomas avoided jail Monday, March 13, by pleading no contest to charges stemming from her role in a brawl sparked by accusations that she was having sex with another cheerleader in the bathroom of a bar. Under the deal with prosecutors, Thomas pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and unlawful display of a license. Also, she entered a pretrial intervention program for the one felony charge she faced, giving a false name to an officer. Thomas was ordered to participate in anger management counseling, perform 50 hours of community service and pay $400 restitution to a woman she punched, who had been waiting to use the bathroom at Banana Joe's in November. its always heart-warming to hear about drunk and beligerent cheerleaders staying out of jail It's like, the American Way (c).

03-13-2006, 09:46 PM	#4
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Seahawks \| Contract update: Hutchinson provision Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:12:40 -0800 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson has a provision in his contract which states he must be the highest paid offensive lineman on his team for the 2006 season or his entire $50 million contract becomes guaranteed, according to someone who has seen the offer sheet the Minnesota Vikings offered him. Seahawks OT Walter Jones averages $7.5 million a season and Hutchinson's contract will average $7 million a season. If the Seahawks decide to match the offer, they would have to figure out a way to squeeze his over $13 million salary figure into their cap and would guarantee the rest of his $50 million contract, which would make it the richest cash contract in NFL history by $15 million. HOLY CRAP. THOSE VIKINGS ARE RAT BASTARDS!!

03-13-2006, 09:54 PM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread 49ers \| Nolan still thinks team can re-sign Peterson Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:11:17 -0800 Greg Beacham, of the Associated Press, reports the flurry of free-agent signings around the league left San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan surprisingly confident the 49ers had a chance to re-sign free agent LB Julian Peterson (49ers). He is still on the market while many other high-profile free agents are gone. "I don't know why, (but) I have a sense of being encouraged by all the things that have happened," Nolan said. Eagles \| Team must make decision on Owens by Tuesday Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:09:56 -0800 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Philadelphia Eagles must make a decision on WR Terrell Owens by Tuesday, March 14. Owens is due a $5 million roster bonus and it is unlikely a team will trade for him now. Dolphins \| Team meets with Vanderjagt Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:05:06 -0800 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free agent PK Mike Vanderjagt has met with the Miami Dolphins. vander is starting to get action, TO week is about to begin and peterson may wind up back with the 49ers, since no one wants to pay big money to injured (and slower ever since) LBs.

03-13-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Cardinals \| $67M available for 2007 cap Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:42:58 -0800 "John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have $67 million in cap space for 2007." I know it's not a free-agent signing. Just too incredible not to post somewhere (though I didn't necessarily think it deserved its own thread). $67 million is unreal...and of course they won't even spend half of it. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-13-2006, 09:43 PM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Bills \| Moulds asks for his release Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:25:54 -0800 Leo Roth, of the Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills WR Eric Moulds, who has been asked to take a substantial cut in pay, wants the team to release him from the final two years of his contract so he can sign with another team. "Let him go, it's only fair," Greg Johnson, Moulds' personal advisor, said today after talking with his client. "If they're not going to pay what we feel is fair-market value, he should be allowed to go somewhere where he could maybe get it." Moulds is scheduled to count $10.8 million against the salary cap and he's due to earn $7.1 million in cash (salary and bonus) for the upcoming season. not that it matters now, still it a big name with contract issues, so... also, no one wants to give givens 5$mill a year, he keeps bouncing around without any real interest. patten's bombing may have seriously wrecked his value.

03-13-2006, 10:36 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread P Jason Baker (panters) and P Sean landetta (ANCIENT, eagles) are currently drawing interest from other teams. rams, seahawks looking at baker; ravens looking at landetta.

03-13-2006, 10:45 PM	#11
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Dolphins \| Culpepper interested in joining team Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:29:59 -0800 Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper said he has sights set on joining the Miami Dolphins. Culpepper has requested the Vikings to either trade or release him. I have a feeling the phins like hsi talent more, but since he might not play till halfway into the year, they're still favoring a brees deal.

03-14-2006, 12:40 AM	#12
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Browns \| Still working to sign Edwards Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:13:15 -0800 Patrick McManamon, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports the Cleveland Browns are still working to sign free agent DE Kalimba Edwards (Lions). "We're still in it," general manager Phil Savage said of the talks to sign Edwards, who would move from an end in Detroit to play outside linebacker and end in pass-rush situations with the Browns. Savage said the Browns envision Edwards in the same kind of role LB Willie McGinest played for the New England Patriots. "We feel like we can unleash (Edwards') potential in this scheme," Savage said. interesting...

03-14-2006, 01:51 AM	#13
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread yeah the vikes signed a bunch of 2nd rate talent, they're trading off a franchise QB and the best player on their team is going to be a 50$million OG? it makes no sense besides just screwing over the hawks.

03-14-2006, 01:55 AM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Cowboys \| Decision day for K. Johnson? Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:58:52 -0800 Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Keyshawn Johnson's future with the team will be decided Tuesday, March 14. If Johnson is on the Cowboys' roster at 3 p.m., he will receive a $1 million bonus. The Cowboys must decide whether to give him the money or release him. Johnson, scheduled to earn a base salary of $1.5 million this season, would like a one-year extension and a raise that pays him between $2 million and $3 million. The Cowboys could pay him the bonus and release him later, but that's unlikely. Eagles \| Schobel to land $7.5 contract Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:06:51 -0800 Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel's (Bengals) five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles will pay him $7.5 million. As reported earlier, the deal will include a $1.8 million signing bonus. with all our receiving news, figure i should add some about division rivals. KJ wants a bit more money, dallas decides if they want to keep him today (it'd probably be a good idea). meanwhile the eagles got schobel for 1.5mill a year. he's better than royal who got 2mill/year, but not by all that much. a fair deal.

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