July 2011

Patriots acquire Albert Haynesworth from ‘Skins

July 28, 2011
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In an unlikely pairing, Fat Albert has become the newest addition to Bill Belichick’s squad. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Redskins traded defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the Patriots in exchange for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick. Haynesworth has long been on his way out of Washington after two failed seasons there. Having never [...]

Saints, Dolphins officially complete trade involving Reggie Bush

July 28, 2011
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UPDATE: Bush can now officially say “It’s been fun New Orleans.” The trade has been completed after Bush agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Dolphins. After striking out with Ahmad Bradshaw, the ‘Fins set their sights on the next best thing at running back. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the [...]

Sidney Rice off to Seattle, agrees to $41 million contract

July 27, 2011
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After a trio of moves, the Seattle Seahawks should now be referred to as Minnesota-northwest. ESPN’s Adam Schefter — the NFL’s busiest man — reports that the Seahawks and free agent receiver Sidney Rice have agreed to terms on a five-year contract that’s worth up to $41 million, including $18.5 million in guarantees. The deal [...]

Trade Winds: McNabb to Vikes official; Kolb to Cards still expected

July 27, 2011
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While free agent transactions are showing no signs of letting up, there are two trades that have grabbed the headlines. Despite a minor holdup, the Vikings and Redskins have completed a trade that sends quarterback Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft pick and conditional sixth-round selection in 2013. This should [...]

Panthers hand DeAngelo Williams $43 million deal

July 27, 2011
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The Panthers’ brass stuck to their word and have retained their former All-Pro back. Per NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, the Panthers and DeAngelo Williams have agreed to a five-year, $43 million contract that includes $21 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old Williams was the top free agent running back on the open market and general manager Marty [...]

Kyle Orton, Ahmad Bradshaw to land with Dolphins?

July 27, 2011
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It seems the Fish are about to join the free agent festivities. According to various reports, the Dolphins have locked into “serious” trade negotiations with Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton. The talks are so serious, in fact, that a deal may be consummated by the end of the day. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that both parties [...]

Jets agree to five-year deal with Santonio Holmes

July 27, 2011
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The top receiver on the open market is no longer up for grabs. According to ESPN, the Jets have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with Santonio Holmes. The deal is reportedly worth about $10 million annually, including $24 million in guarantees. From the outset, Holmes was considered to be the Jets’ number one [...]

Breakin’ The Bank: Charles Johnson, Doug Free agree to monster extensions

July 27, 2011
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With the work stoppage already a distant memory, all 32 teams around the NFL had the handcuffs taken off and have since begun their league year. Despite the fact that deals with other players can’t become official until Friday evening, some clubs are doing what’s permitted at the moment; and that’s retain talent for the [...]

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