Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

[That Guy]

Redskins | Ramsey traded for 2006 draft pick
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:03:40 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins have traded QB Patrick Ramsey to the New York Jets for a 2006 sixth-round pick.



NFL | Poston appeals suspension
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:22:01 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports agent Carl Poston has appealed a two-year suspension recommended by an NFLPA committee. The committee ruled Poston be suspended over a contract extension that free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins) signed with the Washington Redskins in December of 2003. "We intend to vigorously contest this using all appropriate legal remedies," said Poston's attorney, Paul Aloe, in a statement. Arrington has said he has no plans to change representation.


Saints | Simmons signed
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:58:09 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent LB Anthony Simmons (Seahawks) a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Simmons did not play in 2005 as he was recovering from a broken wrist.



simmons averages 100 tackles a year, good pickup and cheap for an injury risk.