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POSTED 3:43 p.m. EST, March 2, 2008
TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL
The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner.
"We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta."
Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.
TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL
The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner.
"We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta."
Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.
POSTED 1:45 p.m. EST, March 2, 2008
GAY GOES SOUTH
After two frenetic days of free agency, Sunday was shaping up to be a lot slower.
So much for that.
The Patriots have lost cornerback Randall Gay to New Orleans, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Gay has agreed to terms on a four-year, $17.8 million deal, which includes a $3.75 million signing bonus and $6.9 million in guaranteed money.
It's not a jaw-dropping deal, but it further damages the defending AFC champions. And Gay figures to be an improvement over Jason David, who performed like a piece of French (Quarter) Toast for the Saints in 2007.
GAY GOES SOUTH
After two frenetic days of free agency, Sunday was shaping up to be a lot slower.
So much for that.
The Patriots have lost cornerback Randall Gay to New Orleans, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Gay has agreed to terms on a four-year, $17.8 million deal, which includes a $3.75 million signing bonus and $6.9 million in guaranteed money.
It's not a jaw-dropping deal, but it further damages the defending AFC champions. And Gay figures to be an improvement over Jason David, who performed like a piece of French (Quarter) Toast for the Saints in 2007.
POSTED 10:42 p.m. EST, March 1, 2008
CHIEFS HAUL IN WILLIAMS
The free-agency frenzy continues, even late into a Saturday night.
According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Chiefs have agreed to terms with former Falcons linebacker Demorrio Williams on a five-year, $16 million contract.
The deal includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.
CHIEFS HAUL IN WILLIAMS
The free-agency frenzy continues, even late into a Saturday night.
According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Chiefs have agreed to terms with former Falcons linebacker Demorrio Williams on a five-year, $16 million contract.
The deal includes $5.5 million in guaranteed money.
POSTED 1:13 p.m. EST, March 3, 2008
BELL STAYS PUT
A league source tells us that Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell has opted to stick around.
Per the source, Bell has agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The move also is being reported by Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Bell started the 2007 regular-season opener, but suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon and missed the rest of the year.
He'll get a chance now to prove that he is healthy, and he'll re-enter the free-agent market in 2008. (Unless, of course, he plays so well that the team opts to restrict him with the franchise tag.)
BELL STAYS PUT
A league source tells us that Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell has opted to stick around.
Per the source, Bell has agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The move also is being reported by Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Bell started the 2007 regular-season opener, but suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon and missed the rest of the year.
He'll get a chance now to prove that he is healthy, and he'll re-enter the free-agent market in 2008. (Unless, of course, he plays so well that the team opts to restrict him with the franchise tag.)
POSTED 1:24 p.m. EST, March 3, 2008
ODOM LOOKS TO MINNESOTA
With the Vikings missing out on an opportunity to woo free-agent defensive end Justin Smith, the Vikes are now setting their sights on Antwan Odom of the Titans.
Odom reportedly plans to blow off a visit with the Cardinals on Tuesday, and instead he will visit the Twin Cities. For now, he's spending time with the Bengals in Ohio's Queen City.
The Cardinals are also interested in Titans defensive end Travis LaBoy, who was Odom's backup in Tennessee.
Meanwhile, it's unclear what the Titans will do to replace either or both of them. There previously was talk of the Titans trying to reunite with Jevon Kearse, who was cut last week by the Eagles.
ODOM LOOKS TO MINNESOTA
With the Vikings missing out on an opportunity to woo free-agent defensive end Justin Smith, the Vikes are now setting their sights on Antwan Odom of the Titans.
Odom reportedly plans to blow off a visit with the Cardinals on Tuesday, and instead he will visit the Twin Cities. For now, he's spending time with the Bengals in Ohio's Queen City.
The Cardinals are also interested in Titans defensive end Travis LaBoy, who was Odom's backup in Tennessee.
Meanwhile, it's unclear what the Titans will do to replace either or both of them. There previously was talk of the Titans trying to reunite with Jevon Kearse, who was cut last week by the Eagles.
POSTED 3:47 p.m. EST, March 3, 2008
JETS SNARE PACE
The free-agent free-for-all in New York continues.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Jets have agreed to terms with defensive end/linebacker Calvin Pace on a six-year, $42 million deal, with a whopping $22 million in guaranteed money.
Pace will earn $26 million over the first three years.
On Saturday night, Bucky Brooks of SI.com reported that Pace had agreed to terms with the Dolphins. Brooks hopefully will be getting a piece of the extra money that this report helped squeeze out of the Fins' AFC East rivals.
Pace was a first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2003. The Cardinals made no apparent effort to keep him.
JETS SNARE PACE
The free-agent free-for-all in New York continues.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Jets have agreed to terms with defensive end/linebacker Calvin Pace on a six-year, $42 million deal, with a whopping $22 million in guaranteed money.
Pace will earn $26 million over the first three years.
On Saturday night, Bucky Brooks of SI.com reported that Pace had agreed to terms with the Dolphins. Brooks hopefully will be getting a piece of the extra money that this report helped squeeze out of the Fins' AFC East rivals.
Pace was a first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2003. The Cardinals made no apparent effort to keep him.
POSTED 3:52 p.m. EST, March 3, 2008
WOODY GETS WOODY
And so it continues for the New York Jets.
The team owned by Woody Johnson has signed Lions free-agent tackle Damien Woody to a five-year, $25.5 million contract, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Per Schefter, Woody will receive $11 million in guaranteed money.
One league source expressed to us in the wake of the signings of Woody, Calvin Pace, and Alan Faneca and the trade and new contract for defensive tackle Kris Jenkins that these moves smack of desperation by a coaching staff and a front office that fear a rash of pink slips if the green and white don't win a lot of games in 2008.
WOODY GETS WOODY
And so it continues for the New York Jets.
The team owned by Woody Johnson has signed Lions free-agent tackle Damien Woody to a five-year, $25.5 million contract, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Per Schefter, Woody will receive $11 million in guaranteed money.
One league source expressed to us in the wake of the signings of Woody, Calvin Pace, and Alan Faneca and the trade and new contract for defensive tackle Kris Jenkins that these moves smack of desperation by a coaching staff and a front office that fear a rash of pink slips if the green and white don't win a lot of games in 2008.