Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

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I see

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one of lavar's agents is suspended, randy moss's agent is caught with cocaine.

KJ may end up in carolina or back in dallas.

Ravens | Boulware released
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:56:07 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Baltimore Ravens have released LB Peter Boulware.

Dolphins | Team has interest in re-signing Frerotte
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:58:11 -0800

Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins have interest in re-signing free agent QB Gus Frerotte (Dolphins) to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback.


Dolphins | Team restructures Culpepper's contract
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:57:47 -0800

Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper restructured his contract Wednesday, March 15. The team turned what was supposed to be a $6 million bonus and $2 million base salary in 2006 into a $7 million bonus and $1 million base. The new contract has a cap savings of nearly $5 million.

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Cowboys | May make a move with J. Brown
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:59:25 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Dallas Cowboys may sign restricted free agent PK Josh Brown (Seahawks) to an offer sheet.

Seahawks | Team reportedly leaning to matching Hutchinson's offer sheet
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:00:41 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports it now looks like the Seattle Seahawks are leaning towards matching the offer sheet that transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson (Seahawks) signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The team has until Monday, March 20, to make its decision, but if it were made today, it would be match.


Browns | More about McGinest's contract
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:11:58 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports LB Willie McGinest will sign a three-year, $12 million contract that includes $6 million in bonuses and guarantees with the Cleveland Browns.

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Dolphins | Team reportedly ramping up interest in T. Law
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:47:59 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots the Miami Dolphins have reportedly ramped up their interest in free agent CB Ty Law (Jets).


Dolphins | Team making a bid to sign Ashworth
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:46:15 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots the Miami Dolphins are in contention to sign free agent OL Tom Ashworth. Their main competition is coming from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets.


Dolphins | Mare feeling frustrated
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:45:44 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots Miami Dolphins PK Olindo Mare expressed some frustration Wednesday, March 15, with the team's latest request to restructure his contract. "I've taken two or three in the past couple years. Every year, I've gotten basically a pay cut," said Mare, who is scheduled to make $1.4 million this season. "How far down we'll go, I don't know. I don't even know if we will (go down any further). It just depends."


they've ramped up their FA efforts now that their QB position is secured. Mare would be someone to look at if he's released.

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Saban (Dolphins) is not interested in TO or KJ.

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Matt Bowen is meeting with Buffalo today, so maybe he'll join Royal there.

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Eagles | Team announces Gaffney signing
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:51:20 -0800

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of free agent WR Jabar Gaffney (Texans) to a one-year contract.



yay! dey scarry now.

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I don't think I caught it the first several times... what were trying to type ?

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Panthers | Team not interested in K. Johnson
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:48:07 -0800

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports the Carolina Panthers have no plans to sign free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys). On Sirius NFL Radio, Johnson listed a number of teams he would like to play for, including the Panthers. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said, "We like our receivers, and we've always said that."


weird, you think they'd realize after steve smith that got jackola.

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From Mark Maske at the Post:

Garcia To Back Up McNabb

The Eagles agreed to a one-year contract with free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia to have the veteran back up Donovan McNabb. Both have clashed with Owens in the past, so they'll have plenty to discuss.

The Eagles also have reached a one-year agreement with free agent wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, formerly of the Houston Texans. The club was able to work out the deal with Rosenhaus, who represents Gaffney. Gaffney is a cousin of Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard.

Philadelphia also re-signed free agent wideout Darnerien McCants. . . .

Linebacker Willie McGinest, released by New England, reunited with Romeo Crennel, the former Patriots defensive coordinator who's now Cleveland's head coach, by agreeing to a three-year, $12 million contract with the Browns that includes $6 million in guaranteed money. The busy Browns also signed free agent guard Bob Hallen, formerly of San Diego. . . .

Free agent linebacker Nate Webster left Cincinnati by agreeing to a two-year, $1.5 million deal with Denver that includes a $200,000 signing bonus. . . . The Bengals re-signed safety Anthony Mitchell. . . . Green Bay re-signed wideout Rod Gardner and offensive tackle Kevin Barry, both unrestricted free agents, and defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, a restricted free agent. The Packers also added defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, an unrestricted free agent from St. Louis. . . . Seattle re-signed wide receiver Peter Warrick and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard. . . . The Lions re-signed running back Shawn Bryson. . . . Pittsburgh re-signed tight end Jerame Tuman and offensive tackle Barrett Brooks. . . . Safety Chris Hope left the Steelers via free agency by agreeing to a six-year contract with Tennessee. . . . Walt Harris, a cornerback released by the Redskins, agreed to a deal with San Francisco.

Free Agent Market Already Winding Down

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Bills | Bowen contract update
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:29:33 -0800

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills SS Matt Bowen signed a two-year contract worth $2 million. The deal includes a $300,000 signing bonus.


Jaguars | Team might have interest in Arrington
Eagles | Team keeping an eye on Arrington
Browns | Might attempt to sign Arrington


Falcons | Abraham visits team
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:53:42 -0800

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DL John Abraham visited with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, March 16. Team officials confirmed they were working out contract terms to acquire Abraham.

Bengals | Griese will visit team
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:52:16 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers) will meet with the Cincinnati Bengals for a visit and a physical on Friday, March 17.


arrington is getting more interest, falcons really want JA and griese is looking for a home. bowen also signing with the bills, but who cares?

FA is really slowing down now.

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Falcons | Still trying to complete an Abraham deal
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:38:57 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons are still trying to come up with the right formula for a trade that would bring Jets' franchise free agent DE John Abraham to Atlanta. Abraham was expected to undergo a physical examination Friday morning, March 17, for the Falcons. It is believed that the Falcons are attempting to ascertain Abraham's financial expectations, which are said to include between $15 million and $18 million in guarantees, on a long-term contract. The Falcons must also agree on a trade package which satisfies the Jets, and Atlanta's steadfast reluctance to part with backup QB Matt Schaub has made that a difficult proposition. There are unsubstantiated rumors that Abraham would prefer to play in Atlanta, because of its proximity to his native South Carolina.

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Raiders | Team will visit with L. Walls
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:00:22 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Oakland Raiders will be visiting with street free agent LB CB Lenny Walls (Raiders) Monday, March 20. The team claimed him off waivers late in the 2005 season, but he failed his physical.


Raiders | Team will visit with A. Simmons
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:58:53 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Oakland Raiders will be visiting with street free agent LB Anthony Simmons (Seahawks). He missed last season because of serious wrist problems.


These are two guys we should consider checking out... Walls is 6'4" and could help CB depth andd Simmons averages 1.5ints, 1.6sacks, 1.1FF and 100 tackles a year. Injury problems might be a killer though.

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Seahawks | Rumor alert: K. Curtis
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:54:05 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports there are rumors circulating that there may be a late bid by another team, possibly the Seattle Seahawks, for St. Louis Rams restricted free agent WR Kevin Curtis (Rams).


shocked no one's looked at him sooner. he'd cost a 3rd rounder if signed.
Also, vinateri wants a bigger deal than longwell got. (over 2mill/yaer and more than a 3mill bonus). He's in GB now.