Football Free Agents, Signings & Injuries

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How the hell is Nnamdi Asomugha worth more than Brandon Jacobs?

Nnamdi Asomugha signed a 3 year $45 million contract
Brandon Jacobs signed a 4 year $25 million contract

FOX Sports on MSN: Nnamdi Asomugha, Cornerback, Raiders, NFL

FOX Sports on MSN: Brandon Jacobs, Running back, Giants, NFL

CB's are more of a premium then RB's.

[Three Jack]

Giants sign DL Canty to 6 yrs, $42 million...3 days = 3 defensive players...love it! You go Jerry Reese!!!!

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CB's are more of a premium then RB's.

That CB was cut with Oakland after 8 games. Meanwhile Jacobs is looking to be a premier running back. Still think $15 million a year for that CB is ridiculous.

[LVJimmy]

Bucs sign D Ward!

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Reviewing the first weekend of NFL free agency

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On Tuesday, Kurt Warner instructed his agent, Mark Bartelstein, to make a two-year, $23 million proposal to stay with the Cardinals. According to Bartelstein, Warner's proposal would include $12 million in guarantees, $6 million each season.

The Bengals have fended off an attempt by the Texans to sign running back Cedric Benson, reaching a two-year deal with him.

Rex Ryan lured his second starter from the Baltimore Ravens when the Jets reached a three-year deal with safety Jim Leonhard on Tuesday.

Jake Grove gets $30M deal from Miami Dolphins
Adding bulk and perhaps competition to their offensive line, the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday signed breached unrestricted free agent center Jake Grove, who had played all of his previous life seasons with the Oakland Raiders.


Buffalo Bills sign CB Drayton Florence to two-year, $6 million deal
The Bills have found a cornerback to replace free agent starter Jabari Greer Tuesday when they reached a two-year deal with cornerback Drayton Florence.

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Laveranues Coles, Cincinnati Bengals agree to four-year, $28 million contract
Laveranues Coles agreed to a four-year, $28 million deal with the Bengals, according to a source.

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Denver Broncos, LaMont Jordan agree to two-year deal
The Broncos agreed to terms of a two-year, $2.5 million deal with running back LaMont Jordan.

San Francisco 49ers bring back LB Takeo Spikes, add Damon Huard to QB mix
Linebacker Takeo Spikes re-signed on Wednesday with the San Francisco 49ers, who also signed veteran quarterback Damon Huard shortly after being spurned by Kurt Warner.

Source: Demetric Evans agrees to deal with San Francisco 49ers
Washington defensive end Demetric Evans didn't want to wait until the end of the week to make a decision between going to the 49ers or staying with the Redskins.

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Dallas Cowboys sign Igor Olshansky to 4-year, $18 million deal
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end Igor Olshansky to a four-year deal Friday.

Anthony Smith signs with Green Bay Packers
The Packers have made their first foray into free agency, signing former Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith.

Philadelphia Eagles sign safety Sean Jones to one-year contract
Safety Sean Jones signed a one-year, free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, helping fill the void created by Brian Dawkins' departure.

Ray Willis agrees to sign two-year deal with Seattle
One of the most sought-after young offensive lineman in the free-agent pool, Ray Willis has agreed to return to the Seattle Seahawks, and will sign a two-year deal with the team.

Source: Bears beat out Bills, keep RB Jones
Running back Kevin Jones won't be leaving the Chicago Bears after all.

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Rams sign ex-Giants S Butler, ex-Saints FB Karney
The St. Louis Rams solidified their secondary and backfield with a pair of free agent signings Wednesday, giving safety James Butler a four-year contract and adding veteran fullback Mike Karney. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The 26-year-old Butler will be reunited with new Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, his defensive coordinator the last two seasons with the New York Giants. "It's always good when you get an opportunity to obtain a player that you are familiar with," Spagnuolo said.

Panthers cut starting CB Lucas in cap move
The Carolina Panthers have released starting cornerback Ken Lucas in a move that clears about $2.3 million in salary-cap space. The Panthers had been trying to work out a trade for the veteran, but Lucas vetoed a deal to the Detroit Lions last month and the Panthers on Wednesday cut him loose after he struggled late last season. The Panthers signed Lucas to a six-year, $36 million free-agent deal in 2005 and he started 49 of 50 games with 13 interceptions.

Outland Trophy winner Andre Smith works out for NFL teams
Andre Smith set about trying to repair his reputation the same place he worked to build it: on Alabama's practice field.

Cleveland Browns cut injury-plagued Joe Jurevicius
The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Joe Jurevicius, who missed last season after getting a staph infection in his right knee.

San Francisco 49ers, Alex Smith rework contract
Quarterback Alex Smith is staying with the San Francisco 49ers after agreeing to restructure his contract.

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Browns sign OL St. Clair
The Cleveland Browns have signed versatile offensive lineman John St. Clair, who spent the past four seasons with the Chicago Bears. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. St. Clair started 16 games at left tackle last season for the Bears. In 2007, he started one game at left tackle. one at right tackle and three at left guard. He was with St. Louis from 2000-2003, Miami Dolphins in 2004 and the Bears since 2005.


Chiefs bring back Monte Beisel
The Kansas City Chiefs have come to terms with linebacker Monte Beisel and wide receivers Bobby Engram and Terrance Copper. Beisel played for the Chiefs from 2001-2004. The former Kansas State player most recently was with the Arizona Cardinals after a year in New England. Engram began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1996 and went to the Seattle Seahawks in 2001. He has caught 645 passes for 7,690 yards with 35 touchdowns, and has returned two punts for touchdowns.

Source: Baltimore Ravens agree to deal with L.J. Smith
According to a source, the Ravens have agreed in principle to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with former Philadelphia Eagle L.J. Smith.

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Patriots sign veteran WR Joey Galloway
New England has signed veteran wide receiver Joey Galloway, giving the Patriots two of the most prolific active receivers in the NFL. The 37-year-old Galloway has a 15.7 yards-per-reception career average. That leads all active NFL players with 300 or more career receptions and is just ahead of New England's Randy Moss, who has a career average of 15.6. Galloway and Moss are also among only nine active receivers with 10,000 or more career receiving yards.

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Source: Free-agent cornerback Corey Ivy to join Cleveland Browns
The AFC runner-up Baltimore Ravens have lost a third cornerback this offseason, with veteran nickel defender Corey Ivy reaching an agreement with the Cleveland Browns.

Source: Free-agent cornerback Corey Ivy to join Cleveland Browns - ESPN

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Arizona Cardinals reach agreement with guard Elton Brown
The Cardinals reached an agreement Thursday to retain guard Elton Brown, a source said. Terms of the deal weren't immediately available.

Arizona Cardinals reach agreement with guard Elton Brown - ESPN

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pats want peppers after all the O-Fensce they signed but they trade cassel and varbel come on