Posts Tagged with "contract extension"

Redskins wake up, lock McNabb down with major extension

Monday, November 15, 2010

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Two weeks ago, the Redskins were the talk of the league for the wrong reasons, as they inexplicably benched Donovan Mcnabb for backup quarterback Rex Grossman with just two minutes remaining in a game against Detroit. Predictably, Grossman fumbled the game away, giving the Lions a late game defensive touchdown and eventually the victory. That [...]

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Packers looking to lock up Williams long term

Saturday, October 30, 2010

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Having a young cornerback come of age is easily one of the more exciting things to have happen in the NFL for a general manager and coaching staff, and fortunately for Green Bay, that’s exactly what’s happening this year, with former undrafted rookie Tramon Williams. So far this season, Williams has given up just one passing play over [...]

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Contract extension on horizon for Letui

Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Once looked at as being a major disappointment, Arizona offensive tackle Deuce Letui has finally started to show signs of becoming the standout blocker the Cardinals thought he would be when they selected him 41st overall in the 2006 draft. His elevated level of play has not only helped the Cardinals in protecting their quarterback, but it’s likely [...]

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Broncos lock up Elvis Dumervil with long term deal

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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Tues @ 11:23 pm – Here’s the terms of Dumervil’s extension… Six years, $61.5 million,  with $43.156 million guaranteed 11:14 pm – After suffering through a slight bit of anxiety this off-season, fans in Denver can finally exhale. Superstar defensive end Elvis Dumervil won’t be headed anywhere else anytime soon. According to an email sent [...]

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Janikowski inks richest deal in history for kicker

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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10 seasons ago, the Raiders shocked many around the league when they selected kicker Sebastian Janikowski in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft, as it was only the third time that had happened in league history. Since his arrival in Oakland, Janikowski has consistently been among the league’s best in kickoff distance and range [...]

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Cribbs quietly expecting big pay day

Friday, December 11, 2009

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As one of the league’s most electrifying players, Browns WR Joshua Cribbs is naturally not shy about his skills, but despite being severely underpaid for the amount of production he brings to the table in Cleveland, Cribbs is not stumping for a pay raise. Not yet anyway. Cribbs was asked about a potential extension with [...]

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Celek hits the jackpot with Philly; signs new deal

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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A year ago, Brent Celek was a no name tight end on an Eagles team full of stars. Now he’s become one of those stars, cashing in on a huge payday with the Eagles after putting up tremendous numbers across the board so far this season. According to multiple sources, Celek has agreed to an [...]

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Bears, Cutler agree on extension through 2013

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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The Bears front office stayed busy today, finalizing a deal with QB Jay Cutler that will reportedly pay him close to $50 million ($20 million guaranteed) over the next four seasons, plus what’s left of this year, according to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora. The contract replaces the one he had when he came over from [...]

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Eagles, Reid talking extension

Saturday, October 10, 2009

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Citing sources close to the situation, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio is reporting that Philadelphia and head coach Andy Reid have begun preliminary discussions on a contract extension to keep Reid with the Eagles for the foreseeable future. Both sides seem to have a mutual desire to get a deal done sooner rather than later, but the [...]

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Manning stays put in NYC; agrees to new deal with Giants

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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Citing multiple sources, Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com is reporting that the Giants have reached an agreement with QB Eli Manning on a major contract extension, worth an estimated $97 million over six years. This contract places the junior Manning among the highest paid players in the entire league, as he will now make approximately $15.3 [...]

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Bills lock up Jackson with four year deal

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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According to the Associated Press, Buffalo has agreed on a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson, keeping him with the team for the next four seasons. The actual terms of the extension were not disclosed, but there is little doubt that Jackson will be seeing a much larger paycheck in the future. Here’s what Jackson [...]

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Dockett wants out, but Cards say no

Monday, May 4, 2009

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Darnell Dockett was a dominant player for the NFC Champs last season. Now he wants to get paid like one. Citing a source close to the situation, John Clayton and Mike Sando (ESPN.com) are reporting that Dockett has voiced his frustration with his current contract status to upper management in Arizona, and after basically being [...]

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