Packers lock up Ryan Pickett with big extension

Before they dumped a pile of cash on safety Nick Collins’ doorstep earlier this evening, Green Bay gave another key defender a stack of his own to play with. According to Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com, the Packers resigned defensive tackle Ryan Pickett to a new four year contract worth an estimated $28 million, with $10 [...]

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Faulk strikes deal to return to Patriots

11-year veteran running back and longtime member of the Patriots, Kevin Faulk, has agreed on a contract extension that will keep him in New England, according to the Associated Press. Despite being 33 years of age, Faulk was considered to be one of the better rotational runners on the free agent market, and was rumored to be [...]

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Derrick Mason returning to Baltimore Ravens

Seemingly overnight, the biggest weakness on the Baltimore Ravens roster has now become one of their biggest strengths. The Ravens have re-signed savvy veteran wide receiver Derrick Mason to a two year deal, further bolstering a unit that has already added new No. 1 receiver Anquan Boldin, and former No. 1 receiver Donte Stallworth, this [...]

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Wilfork, Pats find common ground; ink major deal

We’re a bit late getting this one out, but here it is anyway… According to multiple sources, New England has reached an agreement with franchised defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, and will lock the All-Pro down for the next five seasons at the very least. The deal is worth an estimated $40 million, with an $18 [...]

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Packers keep Clifton; O-line still a concern

At the onset of free agency last night, the chances of Green Bay re-signing offensive tackle Chad Clifton to a new contract seemed to be pretty slim. But after a day of negotiations and a few conversations with the Redskins, Clifton decided that the Packers offer was the best for him and his family, and [...]

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Packers bring Tauscher back to fix O-line

Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, is reporting (via Twitter) that Green Bay has re-signed OT Mark Tauscher, and plan on using him immediately at right tackle in place of OT Allen Barbre. Tauscher has taken some time to recover from his off-season knee surgery, but he obviously has checked out with the Packers [...]

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