Free Agent Signing Thread

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:29 am

Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the Cleveland Browns wasted no time in free agency by signing free agent WR David Givens (Patriots) to an undisclosed contract and free agent P Dave Zastudil (Ravens) to an undisclosed contract.

kffl

EDIT: The first weird free-agency report of the night came from Cleveland, when the team's Web site reportedly signed Patriots wide receiver David Givens and Ravens punter Dave Zastudil.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:31 am

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million contract Friday night, March 10, that includes a $4.5 million signing bonus. The $14.5 million could end up being worth another $3 million based on escalators and incentives.

Alstott late Friday night agreed to a one-year contract that will pay him $1.5 million to $2 million for 2006. The 10-year veteran would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency at midnight, but had indicated that, if he decided to continue his career, it would be with the Bucs, the only franchise for which he has played

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:37 am

Kampman re-signs with Green Bay.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2363360

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:39 am

Jake wrote:Kampman re-signs with Green Bay.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2363360

Bummer, I've heard lots of good props around him recently and he might have been a good pick up.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 2:08 am

The first weird free-agency report of the night came from Cleveland, when the team's Web site reportedly signed Patriots wide receiver David Givens and Ravens punter Dave Zastudil. The only problem was it wasn't true. Givens' agent, Brad Blank, has his client on a 7 a.m. flight to Miami to visit the Dolphins, and he almost didn't send Givens to Cleveland because of the erroneous report. Blank theorized that someone hacked into the Browns' computer, but he emphasized that no deal is done. Givens is scheduled to visit the Browns on Sunday if he doesn't sign with the Dolphins on Saturday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/ind ... n#20060310

ii7-V7 · Post by **ii7-V7** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:15 am

http://www.nj.com/eagles/times/index.ss ... xml&coll=5

Bentley to Eagles!

Oops! Apparently not!

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:08 pm

Koren Robinson is off the market:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2363849

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:57 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2364025

Bentley and Shaffer head to Cleveland.

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:27 pm

Panthers agree to terms with free agent DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Ravens). The 6-foot-5, 350-pounder agreed in principle to a five-year, $23 million deal.

I watch quite a bit of football and I can honestly say, this guy was not on my list of must get DL -- is he worth $4.5 mil a year for 5 years or is there a real shortage of DL this year?

On another note -- why would the Panthers need another DL? They have Jenkins, Peppers, Buckner, & Rucker.

On another note -- can you imagine this guy celebrating tonight? 350 lbs...bet he'll be doing some serious eating! I pity the poor guy who owns the closest buffet!

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:37 pm

I heard the Redskins were after him...

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:40 pm

Just because Dan wanted him doesn't make him worth $4.5 mil, does it?

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:03 pm

Ravens | Team lands Pryce
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:26:19 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli report the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with free agent DE Trevor Pryce (Broncos). Included in the deal for Pryce is $10 million of guarantees.

Browns | Jurevicius agrees to a four-year deal
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:49:29 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free agent WR Joe Jurevicius (Seahawks) has agreed to a four-year deal worth about $10 million with the Cleveland Browns.

Vikings | Longwell agrees to terms
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:41:17 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports free agent PK Ryan Longwell (Packers) has agreed to an undisclosed contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cardinals | Team signs M. Brown to a four-year contract
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:29:21 -0800

AzCardinals.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent OL Milford Brown (Texans) to a four-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:02 am

that team in Texas paid $15M for this guy ? :?:

?

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:09 am

Vikings | C. Taylor signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:30:19 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent RB Chester Taylor (Ravens). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Vikings | Leber signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:29:50 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent LB Ben Leber (Chargers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Broncos | Team re-signs Dayne
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:08:35 -0800

The Denver Broncos announced free agent RB Ron Dayne has re-signed with the team after agreeing on a three-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Buccaneers | Bryant re-signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:57:02 -0800

Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed free agent PK Matt Bryant (Buccaneers) to an undisclosed contract.

from KFFL

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 2:29 am

1niksder wrote:that team in Texas paid $15M for this guy ? ? ?

Actually, I kind of wanted that dope. But not for that much mula, but I'm over it, from this point on I officially hate that moron. :mrgreen:

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:31 pm

Browns Add Ted Washington and Dave Zastudil

SkinsFanInHawai'i · Post by **SkinsFanInHawai'i** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:55 pm

Cards get Edge

Hogfather · Post by **Hogfather** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:48 pm

BUF-Andre' Davis, WR New England Unrestricted Undisclosed
HOU- Anthony Weaver, DE Baltimore Unrestricted Undisclosed
SD- Marlon McCree, SS Carolina Unrestricted 5 years 5 years

Hogfather · Post by **Hogfather** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:22 pm

Witherspoon to the Rams
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365548

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:27 pm

The Browns are spending money, suddenly.
Did they have to ? They'll be getting guys back from IR, and the division isn't what it used to be.

sch1977 · Post by **sch1977** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:08 pm

fredp45 wrote:Panthers agree to terms with free agent DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Ravens). The 6-foot-5, 350-pounder agreed in principle to a five-year, $23 million deal.

I watch quite a bit of football and I can honestly say, this guy was not on my list of must get DL -- is he worth $4.5 mil a year for 5 years or is there a real shortage of DL this year?

On another note -- why would the Panthers need another DL? They have Jenkins, Peppers, Buckner, & Rucker.

On another note -- can you imagine this guy celebrating tonight? 350 lbs...bet he'll be doing some serious eating! I pity the poor guy who owns the closest buffet!

They cut Buckner

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:13 am

Eagles | Team reportedly agrees to terms with Howard
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:01:34 -0800

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports a source said the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to the terms of a six-year contract with free agent DE Darren Howard (Saints). No financial terms were disclosed. Gary Wichard, the agent for Howard, would not confirm the agreement but said he was working on a deal with the team.

ii7-V7 · Post by **ii7-V7** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:33 am

Jake wrote:
Eagles | Team reportedly agrees to terms with Howard
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:01:34 -0800

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports a source said the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to the terms of a six-year contract with free agent DE Darren Howard (Saints). No financial terms were disclosed. Gary Wichard, the agent for Howard, would not confirm the agreement but said he was working on a deal with the team.

You'll have to move this thread to smack before I can say what I think about that!

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:57 am

chaddukes wrote:You'll have to move this thread to smack before I can say what I think about that!

This is going to be the toughest division in the NFL for sure.

Primetime42 · Post by **Primetime42** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:01 pm

1niksder wrote:that team in Texas paid $15M for this guy ? ? ?

You're the ones done screwed up the market, remember? :lol:

It was a good signing, may be a little much, but it's still on the cheap and he fills a void that killed the team last year; OL depth. I like the move.

Where's the love for Akin Ayodele? :lol:

Vinatieri's on his way :wink: