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Mar 9 2010 - Jim Sorgi (Giants)
QB Jim Sorgi to a one-year contract. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Sorgi, formerly with the Colts, will compete with second-year man Rhett Butler for the backup job behind Eli Manning that opened when David Carr signed with San Francisco.
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Mar 9 2010 - Derek Anderson (Browns)
QB Derek Anderson is expected to be released before a $2 million roster bonus payment is due March 19 following the acquisition of backup QB Seneca Wallace, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
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Mar 9 2010 - Seneca Wallace (Browns)
QB Seneca Wallace has been reunited with Mike Holmgren in Cleveland, with the Browns sending an undisclosed 2011 draft pick to Seattle. Holmgren drafted Wallace in 2003. The draft pick is a late-round choice, according to the Cleveland Plain-Deal. "This will give Seneca a chance for a fresh start," Seahawks GM John Schneider told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. "The Browns front office's familiarity with his abilities will give him an opportunity to compete for playing time. We wish him nothing but the best."
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Mar 9 2010 - Brad Hoover (Free Agent)
FB Brad Hoover has his contract terminated by Carolina. Hoover suffered through an injury-plagued 10th NFL season, but said in January he's not ready to call it quits. "I still think I've got something left," Hoover said.
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Mar 8 2010 - Leigh Bodden (Patriots)
CB Leigh Bodden has reached terms on a new agreement with New England, according to ESPN. Terms weren't immediately known.
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Mar 8 2010 - Reggie Brown (Buccaneers)
WR Reggie Brown was acquired by Tampa Bay, which sent a sixth-round pick in 2011 to Philadelphia. The 29-year-old Brown caught 177 passes for 2,574 yards and 17 touchdowns during his five-year career in Philadelphia. He was a 2nd round draft choice of the Eagles in 2005 from the University of Georgia.
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Mar 8 2010 - Seneca Wallace (Browns)
QB Seneca Wallace has been reunited with Mike Holmgren in Cleveland, with multiple reports that Seattle has dealt the backup quarterback to the Browns. Terms were not disclosed. Holmgren drafted Wallace in 2003.
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Mar 8 2010 - Antwaan Randle El (Steelers)
WR Antwaan Randle El has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Steelers, according to ESPN. Financial terms were not disclosed. Randle El spent the past four seasons in Washington after playing his first four NFL seasons with Pittsburgh.
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Mar 8 2010 - Chris Houston (Lions)
CB Chris Houston has been acquired by the Lions in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, according to FOXSports.com. The teams will also swap fifth-round picks this year. Houston was the odd man out in Atlanta after the signing of Dunta Robinson.
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Mar 8 2010 - Stacy Andrews (Eagles)
OT Stacy Andrews has agreed to a restructured conract to stay with the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. With the new deal, Andrews reportedly will receive his $4.1 million bonus for this year, but that his 2010 base salary will drop from $2.95 million to $1.15 million. Andrews signed a six-year, $38.9 million contract last March, even though he was two months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Andrews was ready to play by the start of training camp, but was a major disappointment. Andrews, who was brought in to play either right guard or right tackle, started just two games (at right guard) and played in bits and pieces of eight others, primarily as a blocker on field-goal and point-after attempts.
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Mar 8 2010 - Tank Johnson (Bengals)
DT Tank Johnson has agreed to a new four-year deal with the Bengals, according to ESPN. Financial terms were not known. He gave experience to a young defensive line and started for most of the year. He was injury-plagued, though.
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Mar 8 2010 - Javon Walker (Free Agent)
WR Javon Walker has been waived by the Raiders, according to ESPN.com. Walker remained on the roster through the 2009 season although he never caught a pass for a wide receivers corps that managed just 99 catches in 16 games. Walker's renegotiated contract paid him $2 million last season and the team will eat his $2.6 million guaranted for 2010.
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Mar 8 2010 - Cornell Green (Bills)
OT Cornell Green has signed a three-year, $9 million deal with Buffalo, according to the NFL Network. Green, 34, comes over from Oakland, where he has been a starter for the better part of the past three years.
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Mar 8 2010 - Chris Houston (Lions)
CB Chris Houston appears to be the odd man out following the Falcons' signing of Dunta Robinson, with ESPN reporting that Atlanta is on the verge of sending Houston to Detroit. The Lions would send a sixth-round pick to Atlanta, and the teams would switch spots in the fifth round.
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Mar 8 2010 - Jason Avant (Eagles)
WR Jason Avant has agreed to a new five-year deal with the Eagles, the team announced. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Jason Avant has developed into one of our most dependable and productive players on offense," coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "He's physical, he's tough and he has the respect of all of his teammates. Jason plays the game of football the right way; he competes on a daily basis, whether it's in the game or in practice. He is also what I consider a person with high character and he's a guy that I like to think younger players have and will continue to learn from. Jason is a devoted man in the community and gives a great deal of time helping others. We're glad to have him back in Philadelphia for the next five seasons." Avant caught a career-high 41 passes for 587 yards and three touchdowns last season.
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Mar 7 2010 - Scott Fujita (Browns)
LB Scott Fujita has signed a three-year deal that is worth $14 million and includes $8 million in guaranteed money, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
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Mar 6 2010 - Justin Fargas (Free Agent)
RB Justin Fargas was released by the Raiders, who will avoid a $1.7 million roster bonus due in March.
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Mar 6 2010 - Kassim Osgood (Jaguars)
WR Kassim Osgood, a long-time special teams standout for San Diego, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Jaguars. The contract is worth $6.675 million, with $2.975 million guaranteed, at the base. But it includes escalators should Osgood become a significant contributor on offense. He's eligibile to earn an additional $1.3 million per season, according to a report by ProFootballTalk.com. He'd receive $200,000 for 40 receptions, another $400,000 for 50 and $700,000 more for 60 in a season.
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Mar 5 2010 - Chad Clifton (Packers)
LT Chad Clifton has agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal that includes $7.5 million in guaranteed money.
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Mar 5 2010 - Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)
QB Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault in Georgia, according to multiple reports. The allegation was first reported by TMZ, with ESPN reporting that Milledgeville, Ga. police said a woman was allegedly assaulted or sexually manipulated by a white male fitting Roethlisberger's build. "Last night, Ben and his friends met a group of women and everyone mingled together throughout the evening," said Ryan Tollner, Roethlisberger's agent. "We have spoken to law enforcement. Based on information currently available, an allegation was made against Ben, which appeared to be dismissed after a preliminary investigation last night. Obviously, given the prior accusation against Ben, we are skeptical of motive, but we will continue to cooperate with everyone involved."
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Mar 5 2010 - Tully Banta-Cain (Patriots)
OLB Tully Banta-Cain re-signed with the Patriots for three years and $13.5 million, with a $6 million signing bonus.
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Mar 5 2010 - Ma'ake Kemoeatu (Panthers)
DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu was released Friday, according to ESPN.com. Kemoeatu missed last season following surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon suffered in training camp.
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Mar 4 2010 - Nate Burleson (Lions)
WR Nate Burleson reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with Detroit in the opening hours of free agency, with ESPN reporting the deal to be worth $25 million.
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Mar 4 2010 - Chad Pennington (Dolphins)
QB Chad Pennington was close to returning to the Dolphins, but negotiations reportedly hit a bump with the quarterback's request for a no-trade clause, according to ESPN.com. The sides had reportedly been close to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. Pennington is recovering from his third shoulder surgery.
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Mar 4 2010 - Kris Wilson (Chargers)
TE Kris Wilson has re-signed with the Chargers with a one-year, $1.7 million deal, according to ESPN.com. Wilson is a solid special-teams player who has played the past two seasons with San Diego.
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