Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread

That Guy · 03-17-2006, 12:21 PM

Dolphins | Team remains interested in Arrington
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:08:06 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins remain interested in free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins).

Patriots | Team visits with Caldwell
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:16:07 -0800

Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports the New England Patriots visited with free agent WR Reche Caldwell (Chargers) Thursday, March 16.

caldwell included cause i think he's one of the best #4s out there. I admit, it's not a very good reason.

That Guy · 03-17-2006, 12:25 PM

Ravens | Team may meet with Landeta today
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:39:40 -0800

Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports free agent P Sean Landeta (Eagles) may meet with the Baltimore Ravens Friday, March 17.

Rams | Team to meet with D. Johnson
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:35:14 -0800

Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports restricted free agent P Dirk Johnson (Eagles) is scheduled to meet with the St. Louis Rams Friday, March 17.

punt.

That Guy · 03-17-2006, 02:25 PM

Falcons | Milloy signed to three-year deal
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:00:31 -0800

ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free agent S Lawyer Milloy (Bills) to a three-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

SmootSmack · 03-17-2006, 06:44 PM

Saints Sign Michael Bennett

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372747

steveo395 · 03-17-2006, 08:28 PM

Saints | Stoutmire agrees to terms
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:01:59 -0800

NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free agent S Omar Stoutmire (Redskins) on an undisclosed contract.

gay

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 01:52 AM

Chargers | Team keeping an eye on Arrington

Bengals | Henry has upcoming court dates
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:00:09 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry has an April 6 court date in Orange County (Fla.) Circuit Court for a single charge of illegal possession of a concealed firearm. Henry also faces charges of marijuana possession in a March 22 court date in Kentucky.

Steelers | Team agrees to re-sign Townsend
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:47:09 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports free agent CB Deshea Townsend (Steelers) has agreed to a four-year deal, $8 million contract that could be worth an additional $400,000 a year with incentives to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the signing bonus numbers weren't available, Townsend will make $3 million in the first year of the contract.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 01:53 AM

Bills | Team visits with A. Thomas
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:51:13 -0800

BuffaloBills.com reports the Buffalo Bills visited with free agent RB Anthony Thomas (Saints) Friday, March 17.

Patriots | Caldwell signed
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:50:06 -0800

Patirots.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free agent WR Reche Caldwell (Chargers) to an undisclosed contract.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 01:54 AM

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.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 01:56 AM

Seahawks | Hutchinson's fate delayed
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:34:00 -0800

Gregg Bell, of the Associated Press, reports the future fate of Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson will be decided by an arbitration process. That will delay the Sunday deadline, March 19, for the team to match an offer to Hutchinson by the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL Players Association said Friday, March 17, that the league has filed a claim on behalf of the Seahawks contending a clause in the offer sheet Hutchinson signed with the Vikings last weekend circumvents the league's labor contract. The clause in question would guarantee Hutchinson the entire contract sum if Hutchinson is not the team's highest-paid offensive lineman. NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed that the NFL had filed the case. Richard Berthelsen, general counsel for the NFLPA, said the union will argue against the Seahawks' and league's claims. "They say the clause circumvents our collective bargaining agreement. It is our belief that it does not," Berthelsen said. Berthelsen said the union's interpretation of the issue is that the clause is permitted by the CBA because it is a "principal term" of the agreement.

the seahawks could lose this, big time.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 01:57 AM

Falcons | Team reaches agreement with Abraham; still need to work out a trade
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:56:29 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Atlanta Falcons have reached a contract agreement with New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham on a multi-year deal, a high-ranking team official and several league sources confirmed. The next step: Reaching a trade agreement with the Jets on appropriate compensation for the standout defensive player. "We're very comfortable with where we are at (with Abraham), and we think he is comfortable, too," one Falcons official said. "We've got a (contract) deal in place with him. Now we've got to deal with (the Jets)." The addition of QB Patrick Ramsey by the Jets may have been a sign that the Jets are now convinced they won't be able to pry QB Matt Schaub away from the Falcons in an Abraham deal.

SmootSmack · 03-18-2006, 01:57 AM

Broncos Add Kenard Lang

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...4&storyID=5401

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:23 AM

they had to get somebody, he's not the worst choice.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:45 AM

Jets | Abraham headed to Seattle?
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:15:45 -0800

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports there is speculation the New York Jets have traded DE John Abraham to the Seattle Seahawks for the 31st selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. The deal would be contingent on the Seahawks being able to sign him to a long-term deal.

"There is certainly no urgency to deal Abraham now. As noted earlier, the Falcons have agreed to a new contract with Abraham and the Seahawks have reached a trade agreement with the Jets. That leaves those two teams with half of the equation to acquire Abraham complete."

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:48 AM

Bills | Tender offer sheet to Wells
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:39:00 -0800

Gregg Pastore, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent OL Reggie Wells (Cardinals). The Arizona Cardinals have the right to match the offer and retain Wells. Should Arizona elect to not match the offer, the Cardinals will be compensated with a 2006 sixth-round draft choice.

decent OG we maybe should have looked at.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:54 AM

Saints | Jacox released
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:05:12 -0800

NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have released OG Kendyl Jacox.

Worth looking at.

03-17-2006, 12:21 PM	#196
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Dolphins \| Team remains interested in Arrington Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:08:06 -0800 Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins remain interested in free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins). Patriots \| Team visits with Caldwell Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:16:07 -0800 Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports the New England Patriots visited with free agent WR Reche Caldwell (Chargers) Thursday, March 16. caldwell included cause i think he's one of the best #4s out there. I admit, it's not a very good reason.

03-17-2006, 12:25 PM	#197
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Ravens \| Team may meet with Landeta today Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:39:40 -0800 Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports free agent P Sean Landeta (Eagles) may meet with the Baltimore Ravens Friday, March 17. Rams \| Team to meet with D. Johnson Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:35:14 -0800 Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports restricted free agent P Dirk Johnson (Eagles) is scheduled to meet with the St. Louis Rams Friday, March 17. punt.

03-17-2006, 02:25 PM	#198
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Falcons \| Milloy signed to three-year deal Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:00:31 -0800 ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed free agent S Lawyer Milloy (Bills) to a three-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

03-17-2006, 06:44 PM	#199
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Saints Sign Michael Bennett http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372747 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-17-2006, 08:28 PM	#200
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Saints \| Stoutmire agrees to terms Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:01:59 -0800 NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free agent S Omar Stoutmire (Redskins) on an undisclosed contract. gay

03-18-2006, 01:52 AM	#201
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Chargers \| Team keeping an eye on Arrington Bengals \| Henry has upcoming court dates Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:00:09 -0800 Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry has an April 6 court date in Orange County (Fla.) Circuit Court for a single charge of illegal possession of a concealed firearm. Henry also faces charges of marijuana possession in a March 22 court date in Kentucky. Steelers \| Team agrees to re-sign Townsend Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:47:09 -0800 ESPN.com's John Clayton reports free agent CB Deshea Townsend (Steelers) has agreed to a four-year deal, $8 million contract that could be worth an additional $400,000 a year with incentives to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though the signing bonus numbers weren't available, Townsend will make $3 million in the first year of the contract.

03-18-2006, 01:53 AM	#202
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Bills \| Team visits with A. Thomas Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:51:13 -0800 BuffaloBills.com reports the Buffalo Bills visited with free agent RB Anthony Thomas (Saints) Friday, March 17. Patriots \| Caldwell signed Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:50:06 -0800 Patirots.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free agent WR Reche Caldwell (Chargers) to an undisclosed contract.

03-18-2006, 01:54 AM	#203
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread 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.

03-18-2006, 01:56 AM	#204
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Seahawks \| Hutchinson's fate delayed Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:34:00 -0800 Gregg Bell, of the Associated Press, reports the future fate of Seattle Seahawks transition free agent OG Steve Hutchinson will be decided by an arbitration process. That will delay the Sunday deadline, March 19, for the team to match an offer to Hutchinson by the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL Players Association said Friday, March 17, that the league has filed a claim on behalf of the Seahawks contending a clause in the offer sheet Hutchinson signed with the Vikings last weekend circumvents the league's labor contract. The clause in question would guarantee Hutchinson the entire contract sum if Hutchinson is not the team's highest-paid offensive lineman. NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed that the NFL had filed the case. Richard Berthelsen, general counsel for the NFLPA, said the union will argue against the Seahawks' and league's claims. "They say the clause circumvents our collective bargaining agreement. It is our belief that it does not," Berthelsen said. Berthelsen said the union's interpretation of the issue is that the clause is permitted by the CBA because it is a "principal term" of the agreement. the seahawks could lose this, big time.

03-18-2006, 01:57 AM	#205
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Falcons \| Team reaches agreement with Abraham; still need to work out a trade Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:56:29 -0800 ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Atlanta Falcons have reached a contract agreement with New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham on a multi-year deal, a high-ranking team official and several league sources confirmed. The next step: Reaching a trade agreement with the Jets on appropriate compensation for the standout defensive player. "We're very comfortable with where we are at (with Abraham), and we think he is comfortable, too," one Falcons official said. "We've got a (contract) deal in place with him. Now we've got to deal with (the Jets)." The addition of QB Patrick Ramsey by the Jets may have been a sign that the Jets are now convinced they won't be able to pry QB Matt Schaub away from the Falcons in an Abraham deal.

03-18-2006, 01:57 AM	#206
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Broncos Add Kenard Lang http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...4&storyID=5401 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-18-2006, 02:23 AM	#207
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread they had to get somebody, he's not the worst choice.

03-18-2006, 02:45 AM	#208
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Jets \| Abraham headed to Seattle? Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:15:45 -0800 Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports there is speculation the New York Jets have traded DE John Abraham to the Seattle Seahawks for the 31st selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. The deal would be contingent on the Seahawks being able to sign him to a long-term deal. "There is certainly no urgency to deal Abraham now. As noted earlier, the Falcons have agreed to a new contract with Abraham and the Seahawks have reached a trade agreement with the Jets. That leaves those two teams with half of the equation to acquire Abraham complete."

03-18-2006, 02:48 AM	#209
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Bills \| Tender offer sheet to Wells Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:39:00 -0800 Gregg Pastore, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent OL Reggie Wells (Cardinals). The Arizona Cardinals have the right to match the offer and retain Wells. Should Arizona elect to not match the offer, the Cardinals will be compensated with a 2006 sixth-round draft choice. decent OG we maybe should have looked at.

03-18-2006, 02:54 AM	#210
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread Saints \| Jacox released Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:05:12 -0800 NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints have released OG Kendyl Jacox. Worth looking at.

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