Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

That Guy · 03-27-2006, 06:21 PM

Panthers | Fox agrees to new deal
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:24:03 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox has agreed to a five-year contract which will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid coaches, according to Panthers president Mark Richardson. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available, but Fox should be receiving close to $5 million per season. Fox had two seasons remaining on his contract that paid him near $3 million per season. The new deal keeps him with the Panthers though 2010.

That Guy · 03-27-2006, 06:22 PM

Eagles | Police and courts: D. Jones
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:06:16 -0800

Susan Anasagasti, of the Miami Herald, reports Philadelphia Eagles LB Dhani Jones was arrested early Sunday. March 26, for failing to obey a police officer who ordered him to stop dancing on a street in South Beach, (Miami, Florida) police said. Police said Jones was obstructing traffic in the northbound lanes, and officers ordered him to get off the street. He refused and was arrested at the scene. Jones was taken to the station and was ''very apologetic,'' police said. Jones signed an affidavit with a promise to appear in court for arraignment.

Cowboys | Glenn signed to five-year deal
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:28:51 -0800

Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed WR Terry Glenn to a new five-year deal worth $20 million. Glenn was scheduled to earn $2 million in 2006 and his deal was scheduled to expire in 2007.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 02:40 AM

Ravens | J. Lewis will start the 2006 season
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:57:47 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis will be the starting running back for the Ravens at the start of the 2006 season. Head coach Brian Billick estimates Lewis will receive nearly two-thirds of the carries.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 02:45 AM

Packers | J. Walker drawing interest; Packers may not budge
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:14:34 -0800

Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers WR Javon Walker would like to be traded or cut, but so far the Packers have not entertained the idea of parting ways with him, in part because it would set a bad precedent for other players unhappy with their contracts and in part because his value has decreased because he's still rehabilitating from the knee injury. At least one AFC team has started doing homework on Walker, probably to see if it's worth making the Packers a trade offer, but it's unclear whether the Packers will even consider dealing him. Packers' general manager Ted Thompson didn't dispute that teams have showed interest in Walker, but he said it stemmed from the receiver's recent public comments and not the Packers shopping him.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 02:51 AM

Buccaneers | Team may sign Woodson
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:45:46 -0800

Katherine Smith and Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, report there is league scuttlebutt that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wind up signing free agent CB Charles Woodson (Raiders). Should that happen, the Bucs could immediately place him at free safety, but head coach Jon Gruden said Woodson will likely play more than one position should he join the Buccaneers. "His playing status is something that will have to be determined not only on a weekly basis but sometimes on a play-by-play basis," Gruden said.

interesting... another old vet on a defense that's absolutely ancient now.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 02:59 AM

Patriots | Team not moving fast enough for Moulds
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:33:01 -0800

Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports Buffalo Bills WR Eric Moulds' advisor, Gerg Johnson, said the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans are moving faster than the New England Patriots to try to land Moulds. Johnson said, "It's not going to work out [with New England]. The timing's not right. The only way it would get done now is if it falls apart with these other teams, and I don't see that happening." He believes everything will be settled in the next 48 hours.

rushing usually means overpaying, and what is it that the pats just don't do? I don't see how this makes headlines or can even be considered interesting.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 06:04 PM

Packers | Team will visit with Woodson
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:36:31 -0800

Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports the Green Bay Packers are serious about their interest in free agent CB Charles Woodson (Raiders), who is expected to visit Green Bay after the NFL meetings wrap up Wednesday, March 29. "If we're talking to him, we're serious," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Woodson would likely play cornerback for the Packers, who need to upgrade the corner spot opposite CB Al Harris.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 06:05 PM

Saints | Team lands J. Goodwin
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:02:56 -0800

Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent OL Jonathan Goodwin (Jets) to an undisclosed contract. Goodwin can play guard or center, which gives the Saints some flexibility.

backup, nothing special, but he di visit the redskins.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 06:07 PM

Patriots | T. Brown paid his bonus
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:18:30 -0800

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots WR Troy Brown was paid a $100,000 bonus he could have earned for catching 40 passes, despite catching just 39 passes, according to a report on WEEI.

that's so... out of character.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 06:08 PM

Panthers | Baker agrees to terms
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:05:11 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a new contract with free agent P Jason Baker (Panthers). Baker's two-year contract is worth about $1.8 million.

Redskins | Portis tried talking James into Washington
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:04:36 -0800

Ryan O'Halloran, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said Monday, March 27, he tried to convince RB Edgerrin James to sign with the Redskins. "I kept calling E.J. to come up here, and we would have had one of the most dangerous backfields ever," he said. "Bo Jackson and Marcus Allen co-existed. I told him to sign for less money, and he wouldn't have to do as much work. We would have run into the record books."

Broncos | Team checking into J. Walker
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:54:31 -0800

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports two league sources said Monday, March 27, that Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has made informal inquiries about Green Bay Packers WR Javon Walker. Those discussions have included former Packers head coach Mike Sherman, who is now on the Houston Texans staff. Walker, who publicly has threatened to retire instead of play for the Packers again, is under contract to Green Bay for the 2006 season. Packers general manager Ted Thompson said he has "received inquiries" about Walker and would listen to any proposed deals. The Packers have not publicly given Walker permission to seek a trade on his own.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 06:09 PM

Texans | Kubiak wants to land Moulds
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:01:49 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team continues to talk to the Buffalo Bills about acquiring WR Eric Moulds in a trade. Kubiak thinks Moulds would be a perfect fit for his offense.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 10:52 PM

Packers | Team will not trade J. Walker
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:11:26 -0800

ESPNews reports the Green Bay Packers will not trade WR Javon Walker.

That Guy · 03-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Giants | E. Manning will not work out in Florida
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:49:31 -0800

David Porter, of the Associated Pres reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning said he has no plans to go to Florida to throw with TE Jeremy Shockey or WR Plaxico Burress, both of whom are or will be working out at the University of Miami instead of with the team. "I need to be here," he said. "This is where everything is. Hopefully we can get them up here if it works out, to find time and throw a little."

looks like management made the call not to let him go.

That Guy · 03-29-2006, 05:51 PM

Steelers | Cowher concerned with team chemistry
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:43:49 -0800

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said he is concerned about his team's chemistry heading into 2006 after losing RB Jerome Bettis to retirement and WR Antwaan Randle El, S Chris Hope and DL Kimo von Oelhoffen to free agency. "I'm very much concerned with the loss of leadership," said Cowher. "Not just what they brought on the field, but off it in their own ways. We have other guys who know they have to step up and sustain that high level of play."

That Guy · 03-29-2006, 05:54 PM

NFL | Hopkins leaning towards retirement
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:29:14 -0800

Brad Willis, of the Titans Radio Network, reports free agent OT Brad Hopkins (Titans) is leaning towards retirement. "My gut would tell me no (I won't play in 2006)," said Hopkins, who was released by the Tennessee Titans in early March. "I haven't announced it officially, but I'm really leaning towards sticking around here for my family, I've developed relationships with business people around here that I feel like I've can be productive in. Nashville's my home." Hopkins said he visited with the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, but none of the teams elected to move quickly to sign him.

03-27-2006, 06:21 PM	#331
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Panthers \| Fox agrees to new deal Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:24:03 -0800 Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox has agreed to a five-year contract which will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid coaches, according to Panthers president Mark Richardson. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available, but Fox should be receiving close to $5 million per season. Fox had two seasons remaining on his contract that paid him near $3 million per season. The new deal keeps him with the Panthers though 2010.

03-27-2006, 06:22 PM	#332
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Eagles \| Police and courts: D. Jones Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:06:16 -0800 Susan Anasagasti, of the Miami Herald, reports Philadelphia Eagles LB Dhani Jones was arrested early Sunday. March 26, for failing to obey a police officer who ordered him to stop dancing on a street in South Beach, (Miami, Florida) police said. Police said Jones was obstructing traffic in the northbound lanes, and officers ordered him to get off the street. He refused and was arrested at the scene. Jones was taken to the station and was ''very apologetic,'' police said. Jones signed an affidavit with a promise to appear in court for arraignment. Cowboys \| Glenn signed to five-year deal Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:28:51 -0800 Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed WR Terry Glenn to a new five-year deal worth $20 million. Glenn was scheduled to earn $2 million in 2006 and his deal was scheduled to expire in 2007.

03-28-2006, 02:40 AM	#333
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Ravens \| J. Lewis will start the 2006 season Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:57:47 -0800 Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis will be the starting running back for the Ravens at the start of the 2006 season. Head coach Brian Billick estimates Lewis will receive nearly two-thirds of the carries.

03-28-2006, 02:45 AM	#334
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Packers \| J. Walker drawing interest; Packers may not budge Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:14:34 -0800 Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers WR Javon Walker would like to be traded or cut, but so far the Packers have not entertained the idea of parting ways with him, in part because it would set a bad precedent for other players unhappy with their contracts and in part because his value has decreased because he's still rehabilitating from the knee injury. At least one AFC team has started doing homework on Walker, probably to see if it's worth making the Packers a trade offer, but it's unclear whether the Packers will even consider dealing him. Packers' general manager Ted Thompson didn't dispute that teams have showed interest in Walker, but he said it stemmed from the receiver's recent public comments and not the Packers shopping him.

03-28-2006, 02:51 AM	#335
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Buccaneers \| Team may sign Woodson Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:45:46 -0800 Katherine Smith and Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, report there is league scuttlebutt that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wind up signing free agent CB Charles Woodson (Raiders). Should that happen, the Bucs could immediately place him at free safety, but head coach Jon Gruden said Woodson will likely play more than one position should he join the Buccaneers. "His playing status is something that will have to be determined not only on a weekly basis but sometimes on a play-by-play basis," Gruden said. interesting... another old vet on a defense that's absolutely ancient now.

03-28-2006, 02:59 AM	#336
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Patriots \| Team not moving fast enough for Moulds Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:33:01 -0800 Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports Buffalo Bills WR Eric Moulds' advisor, Gerg Johnson, said the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans are moving faster than the New England Patriots to try to land Moulds. Johnson said, "It's not going to work out [with New England]. The timing's not right. The only way it would get done now is if it falls apart with these other teams, and I don't see that happening." He believes everything will be settled in the next 48 hours. rushing usually means overpaying, and what is it that the pats just don't do? I don't see how this makes headlines or can even be considered interesting.

03-28-2006, 06:04 PM	#337
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Packers \| Team will visit with Woodson Tue, 28 Mar 2006 06:36:31 -0800 Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports the Green Bay Packers are serious about their interest in free agent CB Charles Woodson (Raiders), who is expected to visit Green Bay after the NFL meetings wrap up Wednesday, March 29. "If we're talking to him, we're serious," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Woodson would likely play cornerback for the Packers, who need to upgrade the corner spot opposite CB Al Harris.

03-28-2006, 06:05 PM	#338
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Saints \| Team lands J. Goodwin Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:02:56 -0800 Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent OL Jonathan Goodwin (Jets) to an undisclosed contract. Goodwin can play guard or center, which gives the Saints some flexibility. backup, nothing special, but he di visit the redskins.

03-28-2006, 06:07 PM	#339
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Patriots \| T. Brown paid his bonus Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:18:30 -0800 John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots WR Troy Brown was paid a $100,000 bonus he could have earned for catching 40 passes, despite catching just 39 passes, according to a report on WEEI. that's so... out of character.

03-28-2006, 06:08 PM	#340
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Panthers \| Baker agrees to terms Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:05:11 -0800 Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a new contract with free agent P Jason Baker (Panthers). Baker's two-year contract is worth about $1.8 million. Redskins \| Portis tried talking James into Washington Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:04:36 -0800 Ryan O'Halloran, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis said Monday, March 27, he tried to convince RB Edgerrin James to sign with the Redskins. "I kept calling E.J. to come up here, and we would have had one of the most dangerous backfields ever," he said. "Bo Jackson and Marcus Allen co-existed. I told him to sign for less money, and he wouldn't have to do as much work. We would have run into the record books." Broncos \| Team checking into J. Walker Tue, 28 Mar 2006 07:54:31 -0800 Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports two league sources said Monday, March 27, that Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has made informal inquiries about Green Bay Packers WR Javon Walker. Those discussions have included former Packers head coach Mike Sherman, who is now on the Houston Texans staff. Walker, who publicly has threatened to retire instead of play for the Packers again, is under contract to Green Bay for the 2006 season. Packers general manager Ted Thompson said he has "received inquiries" about Walker and would listen to any proposed deals. The Packers have not publicly given Walker permission to seek a trade on his own.

03-28-2006, 06:09 PM	#341
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Texans \| Kubiak wants to land Moulds Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:01:49 -0800 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team continues to talk to the Buffalo Bills about acquiring WR Eric Moulds in a trade. Kubiak thinks Moulds would be a perfect fit for his offense.

03-28-2006, 10:52 PM	#342
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Packers \| Team will not trade J. Walker Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:11:26 -0800 ESPNews reports the Green Bay Packers will not trade WR Javon Walker.

03-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#343
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Giants \| E. Manning will not work out in Florida Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:49:31 -0800 David Porter, of the Associated Pres reports New York Giants QB Eli Manning said he has no plans to go to Florida to throw with TE Jeremy Shockey or WR Plaxico Burress, both of whom are or will be working out at the University of Miami instead of with the team. "I need to be here," he said. "This is where everything is. Hopefully we can get them up here if it works out, to find time and throw a little." looks like management made the call not to let him go.

03-29-2006, 05:51 PM	#344
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Steelers \| Cowher concerned with team chemistry Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:43:49 -0800 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said he is concerned about his team's chemistry heading into 2006 after losing RB Jerome Bettis to retirement and WR Antwaan Randle El, S Chris Hope and DL Kimo von Oelhoffen to free agency. "I'm very much concerned with the loss of leadership," said Cowher. "Not just what they brought on the field, but off it in their own ways. We have other guys who know they have to step up and sustain that high level of play."

03-29-2006, 05:54 PM	#345
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread NFL \| Hopkins leaning towards retirement Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:29:14 -0800 Brad Willis, of the Titans Radio Network, reports free agent OT Brad Hopkins (Titans) is leaning towards retirement. "My gut would tell me no (I won't play in 2006)," said Hopkins, who was released by the Tennessee Titans in early March. "I haven't announced it officially, but I'm really leaning towards sticking around here for my family, I've developed relationships with business people around here that I feel like I've can be productive in. Nashville's my home." Hopkins said he visited with the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, but none of the teams elected to move quickly to sign him.

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