Tatum Bell signs with Broncos
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Former Lion and current thief Tatum Bell has signed with the Broncos and will play this week.
Wow…that desperate?
Seems like the Broncos are so hungry that they could eat a sandwich from a gas station.
DeAngelo to the Redskins
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Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Redskins have agreed to a one-year deal with former Falcon and Raider corner DeAngelo Hall.
Hall is so overrated it’s not even funny, although he will provide depth. They signed him for a prorated $1 million salary, so it’s not a big deal if he stinks.
Ray Lewis to get extension
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For those of you in football cities that are worried a murderer might be coming to town, you can relax. Ray Lewis is going to stay in Baltimore.
Drew Forrester of WNST in Baltimore says that while it’s not final, Lewis will sign a five-year extension with about $16 million in guaranteed dough to stay [...]
Redskins sign Shaun Alexander
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The Washington Redskins have made a trade-deadline move without making a trade. They have signed former MVP running back Shaun Alexander to a deal that will keep him in maroon and gold long term. That is, until the end of the season.
Yankees extend Cashman
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Benson to the Bengals
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Cedric Benson has found a home! With DeDe Dorsey on IR, the Bengals have announced the signing of Cedric Benson.
The Bengals were saddened when they were informed after the signing that his two alcohol-related offenses had been dropped. OTR thinks they’ll still keep him because he could always do it again.
Report: Benson to sign with Lions
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Mike Martinez, an Austin city councilman, inadvertently broke the news that Cedric Benson will be signing with the Lions. Martinez and Benson were supposed to announce a program by Benson’s charity that would help kids get winter coats. But, Benson wasn’t there and Martinez explained why.
“Unfortunately, but fortunately, Cedric Benson is not here [...]
Moe Cheeks gets moe money
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The Philadelphia 76ers extended head coach Maurice Cheeks today, but the terms of the deal were not released. This was more of an extension of his extension that he signed back on February 20th of this year.
PHOTO CAPTION: “Moe money, moe money, moe money.”
Sixers sign Donyell Marshall
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Philadelphia 76ers GM Ed Stefanski found another $1.3 million dollars somewhere and decided to sign former UCONN Huskie Donyell Marshall to the league veteran’s minimum. Marshall’s addition to the team helps them reach the 65-man roster limit.
Donyell, who was born in Reading, PA and attended Reading High School, is tied with Kobe Bryant for the record of most three-pointers in a [...]
Denver Nuggets resign J.R. Smith
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The Denver Nuggets resigned 22-year old swingman J.R. Smith today to a three-year contract.
Smith was the 18th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft out of St Benedict’s Prep in Lakewood, New Jersey. He made himself eligible for the draft despite signing a letter of intent to play with the Tar Heels of North Carolina.
PHOTO CAPTION:Â [...]
Boston Celtics sign Darius Miles
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Free agent Darius Miles signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics today.Â
Darius hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2005/06 season after having microfracture surgery in his right knee. However, Ainge feels confident that Miles is completely healthy, “He’s healthy. He has a great attitude. He’s ready to resume his career,” said Ainge.
Darius could [...]
Takeo Spikes signs with 49ers
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Former Eagle, Bill and Bengal LB Takeo Spikes has signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but OTR thinks Spikes can still contribute.
Ryane Clowe signs one-year deal
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According to some website, Ryane Clowe has agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million with the Sharks.
At this point, the only question remains: Who in the hell is Ryane Clowe?
If you can’t tell, OTR isn’t filled with hockey geniuses. We follow the Flyers pretty well, but after that…
Haren signs extension
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Arizona D-backs pitcher Danny Haren has signed a four-year, $44.75 million contract that runs through the 2012 season with a club option for 2013.
“I knew I’d like it here but I didn’t know I’d like it this much,” Haren said at a news conference at Chase Field on Tuesday. “A lot of these guys are [...]
Packers bag Grant
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Our good pal Jay Glazer (he has no idea who we are) of Foxsports.com reports that the Packers have agreed to terms with RB Ryan Grant.
Terms of the deal are not yet known, but since Grant had no leverage as an exclusive rights free agent, we assume he came down considerable. Reports [...]
Sixers nab Rush
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Citing a source close to Kareem Rush, the Philadelphia Inquirer says that the Sixers have/will come to terms with the 7′4″ guard. He’s actually not that big, but we wanted to keep you reading.
Rush, who played last year with the Indiana Pacers, averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. He also shot 38.9 [...]
Yankees sign Sexson
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A league source tells the NY Daily News that the Yankees have signed former Mariner Richie Sexson. He used to be a big-time bat, but has blown donkeys for 100% of this year.
The Yankees hope he can improve their lineup against left-handed pitching.
Panthers sign Dan Connor
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Here you go, Lindsey. A league source has told PFT that the Carolina Panthers have inked third-round pick and former Penn St. LB Dan Connor to a four-year deal with a $789,000 signing bonus. This is actually jack squat for a guy who slipped out of the bottom of the first round.
We aren’t [...]
Marian Hossa signs with….
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…it’s in the main mag.
Raiders sign Darren
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The Oakland Raiders have finally signed someone to a big-money deal that has a chance to deserve it. They inked up fourth-overall draft pick Darren McFadden to a deal that, according to Profootballtalk.com, included $19.6 million in guaranteed money. The deal length is for six years.
Eagles extend Tom Heckert
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The Eagles announced today that they have signed general manager Tom Heckert to a contract extension, which will keep him in town through 2011.
The Eagles also promoted Howie Roseman to V.P. of player personnel.
“I feel we have strengthened our personnel staff today by extending Tom’s contract and by promoting Howie Roseman,” said someone in the [...]
Musa Smith to the Jets
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John Clayton of ESPN.com says that former Baltimore Raven RB Musa Smith has signed with the NY Jets.
Smith has five years of NFL experience yet is only 25-years old. He can help provide depth at RB and FB.
Oh, and his father can provide terrorist depth.
Falcons ink Matt Ryan to huge deal
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The Atlanta Falcons have signed their first round pick (3rd overall) Matt Ryan to a six-year, $72 million contract with a $34.75 million bonus. If this contract doesn’t have bust written all over it then I don’t know what does.
Obviously, the idea was to sign Ryan and get the QB right into camp without [...]
Cowboys close to deal with Barber?
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A league source has told Profootballtalk.com that the Cowboys are close to a long-term deal with RB Marion Barber. The Cowboys tendered the RFA at the highest level, which would mean that any team signing Barber to an offer sheet that the Cowboys chose not to match would have to send Dallas a first- [...]
Hey Dan, Flacco and Ravens started talking money
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Rookie QB Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens have begun contract discussions, which is a good thing.
“They want him in and he wants to be in,” Flacco’s agent Joe Linta said. “So the sooner that you start talking, the better chance you have of finishing before the deadline.”
This is bad news for the other QB’s [...]
Marlins lock up Hanley
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According to a high-ranking MLB source (how did MLB.com get a hold of him??), the Marlins have signed 24-year old shortstop Hanley Ramirez to a six-year, $70 million deal. The deal isn’t expected to be announced for a few days.
Ramirez is a stud, batting .336 with eight home runs and 21 RBIs this year.
Rhodes returns to Indy
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Dominic Rhodes has agreed to a one-year contract with the Colts. He returns to the team after spending a year in purgatory Oakland.
“I can’t even share with you the excitement I’m feeling right now,’’ Rhodes said in a telephone interview from Arizona.
This isn’t good news for Kenton Keith.
OTR Salutes ‘barry,’ Fan Of The Year
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We can’t ignore the overwhelming support we are receiving from our biggest fan ‘barry.’ He is one of the main reasons that OTR is able to keep it going. His brilliant posting on comments and the respect he gives Micah and I is second to none. Furthermore, without hesitation we are giving [...]
Eagles sign some rookie free agents
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Kyle Harrington, CB, Hofstra; Jed Collins, FB, Washington State; Franklin Dunbar, OT, Middle Tennessee State; Terrell Golden, WR, Penn State; Frantz Hardy, WR, Nebraska; Shaheer McBride, WR, Delaware State; and Justin Roland, LB, Kansas State.
Broncos want Alexander?
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Our good friends over at Draftheadquarters.com (they have no idea who we are) are reporting that the Broncos have interest in ex-Seahawk, ex-good running back Shaun Alexander. How bad is the Broncos backfield that they need him?
Ray Lewis is delusional
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According to the Baltimore Sun, Ray Lewis is reportedly asking for “Peyton Manning-type” money. We need to pause for a second while we mop up the Jim Beam that just came flying out of our noses.
Ray….you must be kidding. You are 33 years old. You ain’t all that anymore. What does [...]
Titans hold on to Roos
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The Tennessee Titans have re-inked tackle Michael Roos. Roos signed a six-year, $43-million contract extension yesterday, with $15 million in guarantees. Roos is due a $4 million roster bonus this coming season and shouldn’t have any problems picking up the damn check from now on.
Photo Caption: He’s in there somewhere.
Vikings Land 2007 Sack Leader Jared Allen
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The Kansas City Star reported on Tuesday night that Jared Allen agreed to a six year $74 million contract with more than $31 million guaranteed. Jared Allen was not a free agent (he actually was franchised by Kansas City), so Minnesota sent them the 17th pick in this year’s draft and two third round [...]
Redskins sign a turd
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The Redskins added their first free agent recently by signing Texans WR Jerome Mathis. This just in: he’s a turd.
He’s fast as hell, but he also likes to hit girls.
Said Mathis: “I made some mistakes in my younger days, but I’m a different person. I’m not looking at Washington as a [...]
Bengals Add Depth at WR
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The Cincinnati Bengals signed Doug Gabriel to a one-year contract. After the release of Chris Henry last week, the Bengals were left with a hole to fill at WR and after the signing of Gabriel that hole still exists, because he isn’t that good. Gabriel was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2003 [...]
Jacksonville bags a Garrard
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Jacksonville QB David Garrard got some well-deserved dough. Pete Prisco of CBSSportsline.com says that it is a six-year, $60 million deal with $20 million guaranteed.
Minnesota Vikings & Gus Frerotte close to deal.
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Reports out of Minnesota are that a deal between the Vikings and Gus Frerotte should be done by Monday so Gus can join the offseason conditioning program. Obviously, Gus would be the backup to Tavaris Jackson and nothing more than that.
Gus Frerotte’s career will always be highlighted for him being a dumbass. While [...]
Philadelphia Eagles News: Joselio Hanson Re-signed
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Joselio Hanson agreed to a one-year deal yesterday. The 26-year-old Hanson was a restricted free agent and was a productive nickel cornerback last year for the Birds. He definitely provides depth, especially since the Eagles will trade Lito Sheppard to move up in the draft.
PHOTO CAPTION: Wes Welker [...]
NASCAR: Jose Canseco to Pursue Spot on Joe Gibbs Racing.
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The SportsChronical is reporting that Jose Canseco and Joe Gibbs are in the works to have Canseco replace Denny Hamlin in 2009 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Canseco will most likely join Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart at the start of next season and ride in the #11 car that is currently driven by Hamlin [...]
Philadelphia Eagles News: Eagles Bring Back Todd Pinkston
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In an attempt to strengthen their wide receiving corp, the Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back Todd Pinkston. The Eagles and Pinkston have agreed on a one year deal worth $765,000. Granted Pinkston still has to make the team in August, but he has fully recovered from his Achilles heal injury he suffered in [...]
K-Rod to get rich at some point
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How is that for a headline? Francisco Rodriquez’s agent doesn’t want to negotiate a new deal during the season because it causes problems for the player.
“Right now, we’ll wait it out until the season is over,” said Paul Kinzer, Rodriguez’s agent. “Normally, I don’t like to do that (negotiate during the season). It’s tough [...]
NFL Football: Coles Will Remain A Jet
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New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles will get his final two years guaranteed ($11 million) by his employer, according to a league source.
Coles has 561 career receptions for over 7,000 yards and 37 touchdowns and is a very valuable asset to the New York Jets offense. OTR believes Coles is too fast for [...]
Eagles ink Wilson
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According to Adam Shefter of NFL Network, The Eagles have signed former Kansas City chief fullback/tight end/h-back/whatever Kris Wilson. He’ll most likely play fullback. We are reminded of the sledding scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” when cousin Eddie asks Clark not to put any of the new space edge polymer on his [...]
Philadelphia Eagles News: Kris Wilson?
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PFT is reporting that tightend/fullback Kris Wilson is visiting the Eagles today and could be signed, based on assumption, pretty soon. Wilson played for the Chiefs last year, carried the ball three times, and fumbled the ball twice. He also caught 24 passes, one of them for a touchdown. Kris was born [...]
Eagles add Rocky Boiman
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In a move that will surely put them over the top and into the Super Bowl, the Eagles have added versatile linebacker Rocky Boiman. It’s a one-year deal for the 28 year-old linebacker who was drafted in the fourth round by the Titans in 2002.
Perry’s Mailbag: Letters From Famous People
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An odd thing happened over the past couple weeks. Famous people affiliated with sports (players, coaches, and analysts), started emailing me with questions and comments. It seems our fan base has spread across this great nation. I know all of you are pretty anxious to see exactly who emailed me, so let’s [...]
NFL Football: DeAngelo Hall FINALLY inked.
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DeAngelo Hall, former teammate of a dog killer, finally got paid today by the Oakland Raiders. The deal is worth $70 million over seven years with $24.5 million guaranteed. Hall was not a free agent, so before he signed with Oakland, Atlanta traded his ass for a 2nd round pick in 2008 and [...]
Hackett is a Panther
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Did anyone tell DJ Hackett what the QB situation was like in Carolina last year? Apparently not, because he signed with the Panthers anyway. It’s a two-year $3.5 million deal for a guy that has been hanging in free agency for some time.
If he’s healthy, he could conceivably flourish as the guy opposite [...]
Former Eagle/Cardinal LB Seth Joyner thinks that Boldin will be available
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Seth Joyner, the former Pro Bowl linebacker of the Philadelphia Eagles who currently resides in Arizona, told G. Cobb on 610 WIP that he thinks that WR Anquan Boldin could be available soon. Joyner believes that Boldin can’t help but be upset at some point that his contract is so much less than Larry [...]
Big changes coming to Off The Record
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We’ve received a bunch of emails complaining that OTR wasn’t long enough and didn’t display enough stories. People were upset that they had to click the “Archives” button to see the stuff they missed. Well, your whiny complaints have been heard! We expanded our home page of the blog to include the [...]
Freddie Mitchell thinks he can still play
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Freddie “FredEx” Mitchell, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, told the Los Angeles Times that he thinks he can still offer an NFL team something. He was at a UCLA pro day workout and used that opportunity to talk to scouts. Mitchell is 29 and technically could offer a team something, OTR just doesn’t [...]
Philadelphia Eagles News: Dan Klecko Signs
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PFT reports that Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent full back Dan Klecko to a one-year deal. When asked if Dan Klecko would ever change his name, since a lot of Eagles do, he responded, “I like the name Tina.” Therefore, we will now call Dan Klecko, Tina. [...]
Chris Brown to the Texans
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Listen up, fantasy football fans. This is how you win your league. By paying attention to this stupid stuff. It’s too early to tell right now, but keep an eye on this situation. Former Titan Chris Brown has signed with the Houston Texans. Sure, they are a stink bomb, but [...]
Bryant Johnson is a 49er…for a year?
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Former first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, Bryant Johnson has signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
Here is what OTR doesn’t get: It’s a one-year deal? Are you serious? We aren’t sure we get this right now. Perhaps the thinking is that he could go have a big year in Mike Martz’s [...]
NFL Free Agency: Who is left?
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NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan takes a look at the remaining free agents. And there isn’t much left.
Joe Klecko’s kid in Philly
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Dan Klecko worked out for the Eagles yesterday. The Eagles are in need of a fullback (don’t give me the Jason Davis crap) after Thomas Tapeh fled town for Minnesota.
Fitzgerald May Have Restructured With Arizona: Update: He Has
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PFT and this website are reporting that Larry Fitzgerald has restructured his deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Well, PFT isn’t reporting it, they are just reporting that this website reported it. Nothing from ESPN or Arizona yet.
It’s a reported four-year $40 million deal with $30 million of that guaranteed. This is exactly [...]
Julius to the Seahawks
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No, not Orange Julius. Julius Jones. Adam Shefter of NFL Network reports that the Seahawks have struck a deal with free agent running back Julius Jones. Formerly of the Cowboys, Jones was expected to break out a couple of years ago (remember taking him 2nd overall in fantasy, Kenny?), but it never [...]
Burress is pretty jacked about Javon Walker deal
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According to a source close to Plaxico, he is “pretty jacked” at the money that new Raiders WR Javon Walker got. Burress could expect the Giants to do something about his deal. Walker got a stupid $55 million deal with about $16 million guaranteed, although the Raiders have said that’s not exactly the [...]
Kearse back to the Titans
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According to the Nashville Tennessean, Jevon Kearse will return to the team that drafted him back in 1999. Kearse signed a mega deal with the Eagles in 2004 and, despite helping the team to its first Super Bowl in 24 years, was largely a bust.
It remains to be seen whether or not this was [...]
Thanks, Hashmarks!
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We’d like to thank Matt Mosley of ESPN.com for giving us some love at a time when many others wouldn’t. Check out his Hashmarks blog on ESPN.com. He gives us credit for breaking the Asante Samuel story.
Perry’s Mailbag: Coming Soon To A Friday Near You
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I want to apologize for not getting Perry’s Mailbag up last Friday, especially to one of OTR’s dearest fans Lindsey. As most of you know, I was following the Asante Samuel story in Boston on Thursday night and continued my hot pursuit all day Friday until the early evening press conference around 5:00pm EST that [...]
Raiders Try To Top Jets: Javon Walker Inked
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Javon Walker signed an estimated 350 million dollar contract with the Oakland Raiders yesterday for around 32 years and I think about 120 million guaranteed. Those numbers might be a little off, but his recently signed contract is ludicrous. Walker only played in eight games last year, catching 26 balls for 287 yards and ZERO [...]
Calvin Pace Gets Paid: Arizona Sucks
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The New York Jets have landed Arizona linebacker Calvin Pace in what has been a very busy Monday for NFL free agency. The agreement between both parties is a six year deal worth 42 million. The New York Jets have been very busy since Friday also signing stud offensive lineman Alan Faneca and trading for [...]
Moss Inked; Fitzgerald Could Be Next?
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According to PFT, Randy Moss will return to the New England Patriots. PFT reports:
POSTED 2:10 p.m. EST, March 3, 2008
MOSS DEAL DONE
A league source tells us that th