Walter sticks it out in Houston

Thought to be a prime target for several teams this off-season, Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter has shunned the open market and accepted a new contract with Houston instead, choosing to stay home rather than explore the idea of moving someplace else. Baltimore Ravens beat writer Aaron Wilson first reported the signing, and believes the [...]

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Weaver deal with Eagles is complete

Fri @ 9:35 am – ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting that Weaver’s deal is for three years and $11 million, with $6.5 million guaranteed 8:45 am – Updating a previous report, Philadelphia has reached an agreement with fullback Leonard Weaver this morning, signing him to a three year extension. The deal is the highest contract [...]

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Brackett, Colts agree on new deal

9:15 am – Schefter is reporting that the deal is final for five years and is worth $33 million with a $12 million signing bonus. 8:10 am – There was little doubt an agreement between Indianapolis and free agent linebacker Gary Brackett would come together sooner or later, but once the free agency period hit [...]

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Washington to re-sign Rabach before free agency start

With the frenzy that’s sure to ensue once the free agency period begins tonight at 12:00 am EST, teams are scrambling to finalize contracts with their current players to keep them off the market. According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins are deep in negotiations with center Casey Rabach, and expect to reach an agreement [...]

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Janikowski inks richest deal in history for kicker

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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