In space no one can hear Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Free-agent news Redskins sign DT Haynesworth; Patriots sign Taylor, Baker By PFW staff Feb. 27, 2009 The following is a summary of the news involving potential free agents and other contract-related news around the league for Friday, Feb. 27: Leave it to Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to reel in the biggest fish in this year's free-agent pond as Washington agreed to terms on a seven-year deal with DT Albert Haynesworth early Friday morning. Reports say the deal includes a stunning $41 million in guaranteed money and could be worth up to $115 million in the unlikely event that the entire contract is served and all incentives are met. Haynesworth, 28, was the No. 1 overall free agent available according to Pro Football Weekly. The 6-6, 320-pounder has made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons and had a career-high 8½ sacks last year as he helped lead the Titans' defense to a ranking of seventh in the league. The Sporting News is reporting that Ravens ILB Bart Scott has agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with the Jets, where his ex-defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is the head coach. Scott beat ex-teammate Ray Lewis to New York to meet with the Jets and the two sides quickly agreed to a deal. The Eagles have announced that they are entertaining Bengals ORT Stacy Andrews, the brother of Eagles ORG Shawn Andrews, for a visit on Friday. Andrews, a six-year veteran, was a Pro Bowler in 2006 and ’07 but suffered a torn ACL late in the 2008 season and had surgery on Jan. 7. He's not expected back in action until training camp. The NFL Network reports that Fred Taylor has reached agreement with the Patriots on a deal that will bring the 33-year-old ex-Jaguars running back to Foxborough. Taylor visited Buffalo and New England this week before choosing the Patriots. The Patriots also reportedly have agreed to a deal with TE Chris Baker, who was cut by the division-rival Jets earlier this month. Baker, 29, had 21 catches for 194 yards and zero touchdowns last year as he lost time to rookie Dustin Keller. The Bears fired their first free-agent shot Friday, reaching a four-year deal with former Panthers OL Frank Omiyale, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Omiyale reportedly signed a deal worth between $11.5-$14 million. His signing increases the odds that Bears unrestricted free agent John St. Clair might not return to the Bears. A backup behind Jordan Gross most of last season, the 6-4, 310-pound Omiyale can play either tackle position and could probably move inside if need be. The Bears will need a lot more help than just Omiyale on a line that is expected to lose veteran ORT John Tait, who recently announced his intention to retire. Reports Friday morning indicated that the Bengals and WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh were working hard to agree to a long-term deal that would keep the eight-year veteran in Cincinnati. But FoxSports.com is now reporting that Houshmandzadeh is going to be traveling to Seattle for a visit. The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that the Giants are hosting Falcons OLB Michael Boley on Friday, and if the sides agree to contract terms, the four-year veteran would play the strong side for New York. He has started 52 games in his career. The Star-Ledger also reports that Seahawks DT Rocky Bernard is coming in for a visit on Friday. The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have re-signed starting FS Eugene Wilson to a three-year deal. The Colts surprisingly did not make a qualifying offer to starting WLB Freddie Keiaho, which means the third-year veteran is free to sign anywhere. Keiaho started 14 games last season for Indianapolis. The New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets have made a contract offer to Steelers OG Chris Kemoeatu, whom they hope to move in at the ORG spot that has been vacated since the release of ex-starter Brandon Moore. Versatile OL Jason Brown, who can play guard or center, is slated to visit the Rams on Friday, making St. Louis the favorite to secure the services of the Ravens' starter. Having lost out on a bid to sign Albert Haynesworth, the Buccaneers reportedly have turned their attention to Saints ILB Jonathan Vilma and hope to use some of the $60 million they have under the salary cap on the five-year veteran, particularly considering they cut starting LBs Derrick Brooks and Cato June earlier in the week. According to the Boston Globe, the Patriots are scheduled to host free-agent CB Leigh Bodden on Friday. Bodden, who played his five NFL seasons in Cleveland, played with the Lions last year after being part of the trade that sent Shaun Rogers from Detroit to the Browns. Other players who reportedly have visits scheduled for Friday (with destination in parentheses) include: Cowboys DE Chris Canty (Washington), Panthers OG-C Geoff Hangartner (Buffalo), Dolphins S Reynaldo Hill (Denver), Cardinals RB-RS J.J. Arrington (Denver), Eagles RB Correll Buckhalter (Denver), Falcons CB Domonique Foxworth (Baltimore), Titans WR Brandon Jones (San Francisco), Steelers WR Nate Washington (Detroit), Giants FS James Butler (St. Louis) and Patriots WR Jabar Gaffney (Denver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyFillUps Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 no wurd on greer making any housecalls....... good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Meanwhile.....the Buffalo Bills have......................(fill in the blank)................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 no wurd on greer making any housecalls....... good for us. Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports among the teams showing interest in free-agent CB Jabari Greer (Bills) are the Denver Broncos, the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Lions, the Cleveland Browns, the Atlanta Falcons, the St. Louis Rams, the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports among the teams showing interest in free-agent CB Jabari Greer (Bills) are the Denver Broncos, the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Lions, the Cleveland Browns, the Atlanta Falcons, the St. Louis Rams, the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets. Oh, Bill.....ye bearer of bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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