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03-05-2007, 11:16 AM
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Tracking the comings and goings in free agency
By Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst
Free agency has opened with a flurry of activity. Already, numerous teams are on the board. Take a glance at the deals, and the potential soon-to-be deals.
Sunday, March 4
Running back Ahman Green reached agreement on a contract with the Houston Texans. The deal is for $23 million for four years, including $6.5 million guaranteed.
The New Orleans Saints are expected to reach agreement Monday with Cincinnati free-agent linebacker Brian Simmons. The Bengals released Simmons last week, surprising Cincinnati's players. One Bengals veteran called Simmons "our best defensive player."
The Dallas Cowboys reached agreement with free-agent OL Leonard Davis on a seven-year, $49.6 million contract with $18.75 million guaranteed and $24 million in the first three years of the deal. Dallas is still uncertain whether Davis will play at right tackle or right guard.
New England free-agent tight end Daniel Graham has left Oakland and next will visit the Seattle Seahawks, who also are hosting DE Patrick Kerney.
Cincinnati free-ageny safety Kevin Kaesviharn is scheduled to visit Arizona on Sunday and New Orleans on Monday.
Saturday, March 3
Former Giants TE Visanthe Shiancoe signed with the Minnesota Vikings for $18.5 million over five years.
Free-agent DE Antwan Peek agreed to terms with Browns.
Free-agent wide receiver Ashley Lelie signed a two-year deal with the 49ers for $4.3 million, including a $2 million signing bonus.
Free-agent RB Ahman Green will visit with the Texans.
Other visits on Saturday included: Cincinnati tight end Reggie Kelly with the Falcons, Seattle guard Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack with the Falcons, Eagles defensive back Roderick Hood with the Browns, Bengals wide receiver Kelley Washington with the Dolphins and Rams defensive back Travis Fisher with the Redskins.
New England free-agent TE Daniel Graham left Denver and is scheduled to visit Oakland on Sunday.
Dallas free-agent center Al Johnson visited Tampa Bay on Friday and Saturday and is scheduled to visit Arizona on Sunday.
The Titans have released RB Travis Henry rather than pay him the $8.3 million roster bonus due to him. Henry is now scheduled to visit Broncos on Saturday night.
The Lions have signed free-agent DE Dewayne White to a five-year, $29 million deal.
The Patriots plan to sign Miami restricted free-agent wide receiver Wes Welker to a seven-year offers sheet worth $38.5 million.
Once Welker signs the offer sheet, the Dolphins will have seven days to match it. If they decide not to, they would get the Patriots' second-round draft pick.
The Patriots also signed LB Adalius Thomas as expected. The deal is for $37.5 million for five years, which includes $24 million in the first three years.
The Patriots also signed TE Kyle Brady with a two-year, $5.3 million deal.
After visiting Seattle and looking at Cleveland, free-agent guard Kris Dielman opted to re-sign with San Diego, landing a six-year, $39 million deal that included $17 million worth of guaranteed money.
The Buccaneers and free-agent quarterback Jeff Garcia have reached a contract ageement. The deal is similar to the one the Bucs gave Chris Simms.
The Texans have restructured the contract of Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson and extended him. The move frees up cap space and gets their best player committed for a long time.
The Broncos have acquired DT Dan Wilkinson from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Denver plays the same defensive system as Miami, so Wilkinson should have no problem with the transition.
Friday, March 2
The Patriots are expected to sign free agent LB Adalius Thomas and TE Kyle Brady.
The Saints are scheduled to host free agents CB Ken Hamlin and LB Brian Simmons on Saturday.
The 49ers have signed CB Nate Clements to the biggest contract ever given to a defensive player -- eight years, $80 million, including $22 million guaranteed.
Browns have signed OT Eric Steinbach to seven-year contract worth $49.5 million with $17 million guaranteed.
Bills have agreed to terms with guard Derrick Dockery on seven-year deal worth $49 million with $18.5 million guaranteed.
(Note: Last year, Steve Hutchinson deal was worth $49 million for seven years with $16.5 guaranteed. Dockery (guard) matches that, and Steinbach (tackle) just beats it. Both Steinbach and Dockery got more guaranteed money than Hutchinson.)
Also, the Bills and OT Langston Walker have agreed to terms on five-year deal worth approximately $25 million.
Buccaneers have signed free-agent DE Patrick Chukwurah to five-year contract worth $5.5 million with $400,000 guaranteed.
The Falcons have signed FB Ovie Mughelli to a six-year contract worth $18 million, including $5 million guaranteed.
Giants officially sign C Shaun O'Hara.
Free-agent LB Napoleon Harris scheduled to visit the Buccaneers Friday and Chiefs Saturday.
Rams hosted visits with free agents LB Tully Banta-Cain and WR Drew Bennett.
Patriots hosted visits with free agents TE Kyle Brady and RB Sammy Morris.
49ers also played host to free-agents S Michael Lewis.
Browns hosted visit with DE Antwaan Peek.
Redskins hosted visit with free-agent LB London Fletcher. Redskins also scheduled to host visit with CB Fred Smoot today.
Broncos hosted visits with free agents TE Daniel Graham, RB Ahman Green and DE Patrick Kerney, and scheduled to welcome QB Brad Johnson on March 3.
Free-agent RB Dominic Rhodes is scheduled to visit the Giants Friday.
Free-agent G Kris Dielman is scheduled to visit the Seahawks Friday.
Free-agent FB Justin Griffith is scheduled to visit the Bucs Friday.
Free-agent WR Kevin Curtis is scheduled to visit the Vikings Friday and the Lions Saturday.
Free-agent QB Jeff Garcia is scheduled to visit the Raiders Friday.
Free-agent DE Dewayne White scheduled to visit the Lions Friday.
The Jaguars have signed RT Tony Pashos and K Josh Scobee, each to five-year deals. Pashos' deal is for $24 million, including a $9 million signing bonus.
Other news
Quarterback Jake Plummer is expected to retire.
The Broncos and Buccaneers had agreed to terms on a trade to send Plummer to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, but the trade would be nullified by Plummer's decision to retire.
Dolphins have released DE Kevin Carter and G Jeno James, the team announced. (Dolphins have yet to release Joey Harrington. His roster bonus is not due until next week, so they have some time.)
The Patriots have released RB Corey Dillon and re-signed RB Heath Evans.
Jets have released QB Patrick Ramsey.
The Lions released TE Marcus Pollard, DT Marcus Bell and DT Tyoka Jackson; The Lions also traded DE James Hall to St. Louis for their second 2007 fifth-round draft choice. Detroit's trade of Dre' Bly to Denver became official.
The Falcons released LB Edgerton Hartwell and LB Ike Reese.
Vikings have released S Tank Williams.
Tracking the comings and goings in free agency
By Adam Schefter
NFL Analyst
Free agency has opened with a flurry of activity. Already, numerous teams are on the board. Take a glance at the deals, and the potential soon-to-be deals.
Sunday, March 4
Running back Ahman Green reached agreement on a contract with the Houston Texans. The deal is for $23 million for four years, including $6.5 million guaranteed.
The New Orleans Saints are expected to reach agreement Monday with Cincinnati free-agent linebacker Brian Simmons. The Bengals released Simmons last week, surprising Cincinnati's players. One Bengals veteran called Simmons "our best defensive player."
The Dallas Cowboys reached agreement with free-agent OL Leonard Davis on a seven-year, $49.6 million contract with $18.75 million guaranteed and $24 million in the first three years of the deal. Dallas is still uncertain whether Davis will play at right tackle or right guard.
New England free-agent tight end Daniel Graham has left Oakland and next will visit the Seattle Seahawks, who also are hosting DE Patrick Kerney.
Cincinnati free-ageny safety Kevin Kaesviharn is scheduled to visit Arizona on Sunday and New Orleans on Monday.
Saturday, March 3
Former Giants TE Visanthe Shiancoe signed with the Minnesota Vikings for $18.5 million over five years.
Free-agent DE Antwan Peek agreed to terms with Browns.
Free-agent wide receiver Ashley Lelie signed a two-year deal with the 49ers for $4.3 million, including a $2 million signing bonus.
Free-agent RB Ahman Green will visit with the Texans.
Other visits on Saturday included: Cincinnati tight end Reggie Kelly with the Falcons, Seattle guard Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack with the Falcons, Eagles defensive back Roderick Hood with the Browns, Bengals wide receiver Kelley Washington with the Dolphins and Rams defensive back Travis Fisher with the Redskins.
New England free-agent TE Daniel Graham left Denver and is scheduled to visit Oakland on Sunday.
Dallas free-agent center Al Johnson visited Tampa Bay on Friday and Saturday and is scheduled to visit Arizona on Sunday.
The Titans have released RB Travis Henry rather than pay him the $8.3 million roster bonus due to him. Henry is now scheduled to visit Broncos on Saturday night.
The Lions have signed free-agent DE Dewayne White to a five-year, $29 million deal.
The Patriots plan to sign Miami restricted free-agent wide receiver Wes Welker to a seven-year offers sheet worth $38.5 million.
Once Welker signs the offer sheet, the Dolphins will have seven days to match it. If they decide not to, they would get the Patriots' second-round draft pick.
The Patriots also signed LB Adalius Thomas as expected. The deal is for $37.5 million for five years, which includes $24 million in the first three years.
The Patriots also signed TE Kyle Brady with a two-year, $5.3 million deal.
After visiting Seattle and looking at Cleveland, free-agent guard Kris Dielman opted to re-sign with San Diego, landing a six-year, $39 million deal that included $17 million worth of guaranteed money.
The Buccaneers and free-agent quarterback Jeff Garcia have reached a contract ageement. The deal is similar to the one the Bucs gave Chris Simms.
The Texans have restructured the contract of Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson and extended him. The move frees up cap space and gets their best player committed for a long time.
The Broncos have acquired DT Dan Wilkinson from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Denver plays the same defensive system as Miami, so Wilkinson should have no problem with the transition.
Friday, March 2
The Patriots are expected to sign free agent LB Adalius Thomas and TE Kyle Brady.
The Saints are scheduled to host free agents CB Ken Hamlin and LB Brian Simmons on Saturday.
The 49ers have signed CB Nate Clements to the biggest contract ever given to a defensive player -- eight years, $80 million, including $22 million guaranteed.
Browns have signed OT Eric Steinbach to seven-year contract worth $49.5 million with $17 million guaranteed.
Bills have agreed to terms with guard Derrick Dockery on seven-year deal worth $49 million with $18.5 million guaranteed.
(Note: Last year, Steve Hutchinson deal was worth $49 million for seven years with $16.5 guaranteed. Dockery (guard) matches that, and Steinbach (tackle) just beats it. Both Steinbach and Dockery got more guaranteed money than Hutchinson.)
Also, the Bills and OT Langston Walker have agreed to terms on five-year deal worth approximately $25 million.
Buccaneers have signed free-agent DE Patrick Chukwurah to five-year contract worth $5.5 million with $400,000 guaranteed.
The Falcons have signed FB Ovie Mughelli to a six-year contract worth $18 million, including $5 million guaranteed.
Giants officially sign C Shaun O'Hara.
Free-agent LB Napoleon Harris scheduled to visit the Buccaneers Friday and Chiefs Saturday.
Rams hosted visits with free agents LB Tully Banta-Cain and WR Drew Bennett.
Patriots hosted visits with free agents TE Kyle Brady and RB Sammy Morris.
49ers also played host to free-agents S Michael Lewis.
Browns hosted visit with DE Antwaan Peek.
Redskins hosted visit with free-agent LB London Fletcher. Redskins also scheduled to host visit with CB Fred Smoot today.
Broncos hosted visits with free agents TE Daniel Graham, RB Ahman Green and DE Patrick Kerney, and scheduled to welcome QB Brad Johnson on March 3.
Free-agent RB Dominic Rhodes is scheduled to visit the Giants Friday.
Free-agent G Kris Dielman is scheduled to visit the Seahawks Friday.
Free-agent FB Justin Griffith is scheduled to visit the Bucs Friday.
Free-agent WR Kevin Curtis is scheduled to visit the Vikings Friday and the Lions Saturday.
Free-agent QB Jeff Garcia is scheduled to visit the Raiders Friday.
Free-agent DE Dewayne White scheduled to visit the Lions Friday.
The Jaguars have signed RT Tony Pashos and K Josh Scobee, each to five-year deals. Pashos' deal is for $24 million, including a $9 million signing bonus.
Other news
Quarterback Jake Plummer is expected to retire.
The Broncos and Buccaneers had agreed to terms on a trade to send Plummer to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, but the trade would be nullified by Plummer's decision to retire.
Dolphins have released DE Kevin Carter and G Jeno James, the team announced. (Dolphins have yet to release Joey Harrington. His roster bonus is not due until next week, so they have some time.)
The Patriots have released RB Corey Dillon and re-signed RB Heath Evans.
Jets have released QB Patrick Ramsey.
The Lions released TE Marcus Pollard, DT Marcus Bell and DT Tyoka Jackson; The Lions also traded DE James Hall to St. Louis for their second 2007 fifth-round draft choice. Detroit's trade of Dre' Bly to Denver became official.
The Falcons released LB Edgerton Hartwell and LB Ike Reese.
Vikings have released S Tank Williams.