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Source: Browns, Steinbach agree to deal
Mar 2 2007 11:11PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent offensive lineman Eric Steinbach on a seven-year, $49.5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday.
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Jake Plummer reportedly mulls retirement
Mar 2 2007 11:01PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Eric Plummer knew something was up when his brother, Jake, asked him recently about whether he should retire from playing football. Jake Plummer's status with the Denver Broncos remained in limbo Friday night.
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Redskins sign LB Fletcher to 5-year deal
Mar 2 2007 10:39PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Linebacker London Fletcher agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with the Washington Redskins on Friday, capping another busy day of free agency for one of the NFL's top-spending teams.
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49ers ink Clements to 8-year, $80M deal
Mar 2 2007 9:51PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Nate Clements and safety Michael Lewis on Friday, making two bold moves in the opening hours of free agency.
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Jeff Garcia a top target for Raiders
Mar 2 2007 9:13PM (CT)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders opened the free agency season Friday by contacting representatives for quarterback Jeff Garcia, who has expressed an interest in returning to the Bay Area.
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Falcons cut Hartwell, sign Mughelli
Mar 2 2007 9:02PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons opened free agency Friday by signing fullback Ovie Mughelli and releasing injury-plagued linebacker Ed Hartwell.
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Lions trade Hall to Rams for draft pick
Mar 2 2007 9:00PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions acquired another selection in April's draft on Friday, sending defensive end James Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a fifth-round pick.
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Bills address offensive line needs
Mar 2 2007 8:24PM (CT)
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills completed a triple play on the first day of free agency Friday by signing three offensive linemen, including guard Derrick Dockery to a seven-year contract.
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Colts cut WR Stokley and DT Reagor
Mar 2 2007 5:31PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Brandon Stokley became an unaffordable luxury item for Indianapolis, so the Colts resorted to cost-cutting. Stokley, who was due a $500,000 roster bonus, and defensive tackle Montae Reagor, due about a $1 million roster bonus, became the first players to leave the Super Bowl champions after being cut Friday.
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Pats release running back Corey Dillon
Mar 2 2007 5:22PM (CT)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots released running back Corey Dillon Friday, cutting ties with the top active runner in the NFL on the first day of free agency. Dillon, 32, split duties with rookie Laurence Maroney last season and has said he was considering retirement.
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Former Cowboys hope to inspire donations
Mar 2 2007 4:47PM (CT)
DALLAS (AP) - Wearing a royal blue surgical cap with the Dallas Cowboys logo on the front and his old jersey number on the side, Ron Springs sat in a wheelchair Friday surrounded by tubes and wires. As several nurses helped him up onto a stage where he was to discuss his new kidney, Springs smiled and said, "Let's go, we got to move!"
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Redskins re-sign 3 as free agency begins
Mar 2 2007 12:44PM (CT)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins opened free agency Friday by preparing for a visit from free agent linebacker London Fletcher and completing deals with three of their own players.
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Ex-Cowboy donates kidney to ex-teammate
Mar 2 2007 11:36AM (CT)
DALLAS (AP) - Ron Springs and Everson Walls will always share a bond forged over their years as teammates on the Dallas Cowboys. That's nothing compared to their newest link _ the kidney Walls donated to Springs. Springs and Walls were recovering at Medical City Hospital on Thursday, a day after the transplant operation _ the first between two former U.S. professional athletes.
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Bitter divorce between Horn, Saints
Mar 2 2007 1:04AM (CT)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Saints released four-time Pro Bowl receiver Joe Horn on Thursday, saying Horn asked to be let go after the Saints asked him to take a pay cut.
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Browns agree to deal with center Fraley
Mar 2 2007 12:30AM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Shortly before trying to entice other free agents, the Cleveland Browns took care of one of their own _ center Hank Fraley.
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Steelers cut outspoken linebacker Porter
Mar 2 2007 12:23AM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Steelers cut linebacker Joey Porter on Thursday, an outspoken sack specialist whose trash-talking was one of the subplots leading up to the 2006 Super Bowl, won by Pittsburgh.
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Giants sign center Shaun O'Hara
Mar 2 2007 12:20AM (CT)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Center Shaun O'Hara took himself out of the free-agent market Thursday, signing a new multiyear contract with the New York Giants.
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