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The National Football Post reports that inside linebacker Bart Scott has agreed to terms with the Jets on a multi-year contract.
Adam Schefter says the deal is expected to be signed later Friday for roughly $8 million a year. Scott, like new teammate Calvin Pace, is highly versatile and intelligent. The Jets have the makings of a great linebacker group, and Rex Ryan will know how to maximize Scott's talent after coaching him for years in Baltimore. This signing makes a lot more sense for New York than getting the downside of Ray Lewis' career. Baltimore has to be deeply disappointed, but they seem likely to increase their efforts to sign Lewis now. Feb. 27 - 9:24 am et
Source: National Football Post
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Patriots agreed to terms with RB Fred Taylor on an undisclosed contract.
Bill Belichick likes hungry veterans who are desperate for a championship. Taylor is not that useful on third downs or short-yardage, but he's a threat to steal early down carries from Laurence Maroney and company. With that said, Taylor won't be guaranteed any role and the Patriots will be careful with his carries. As part of a committee, he's unlikely to be a consistent fantasy option. Feb. 27 - 8:10 am et
Source: NFL.com
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Redskins agreed to terms with Albert Haynesworth on a seven-year, $100 million contract. The deal includes $41 million guaranteed and could reach $115 million.
The $41 million is guaranteed in the first three years, which could make it relatively easy to revisit the contract then. We'll see how he reacts to all the money, but Redskins coordinator Greg Blache usually gets the most from his linemen and Haynesworth is the best free agent available in a decade. In a market full of mediocre players, he's worth it. Life just got far easier for Jason Taylor and far worse for NFC East opposing centers. A presser is scheduled for 5PM. Feb. 27 - 7:58 am et
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Redskins agreed to terms with CB DeAngelo Hall on a six-year contract with a $55 million max value. The deal includes $23 million guaranteed.
Our first post-free agency period signing is a doozy. Hall has had an up and down career, but his on-field ability cannot be questioned. The 25-year-old has the ball skills, speed, and man-to-man cover ability to be top-ten cornerback. For the second straight offseason he's getting paid like it. Only time will tell if Hall busts as badly in D.C. as he did in Oakland. The Skins will now either cut Shawn Springs or put Carlos Rogers on the trade market. Feb. 27 - 12:27 am et
Source: Washington Post
Will update as more happens
The National Football Post reports that inside linebacker Bart Scott has agreed to terms with the Jets on a multi-year contract.
Adam Schefter says the deal is expected to be signed later Friday for roughly $8 million a year. Scott, like new teammate Calvin Pace, is highly versatile and intelligent. The Jets have the makings of a great linebacker group, and Rex Ryan will know how to maximize Scott's talent after coaching him for years in Baltimore. This signing makes a lot more sense for New York than getting the downside of Ray Lewis' career. Baltimore has to be deeply disappointed, but they seem likely to increase their efforts to sign Lewis now. Feb. 27 - 9:24 am et
Source: National Football Post
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Patriots agreed to terms with RB Fred Taylor on an undisclosed contract.
Bill Belichick likes hungry veterans who are desperate for a championship. Taylor is not that useful on third downs or short-yardage, but he's a threat to steal early down carries from Laurence Maroney and company. With that said, Taylor won't be guaranteed any role and the Patriots will be careful with his carries. As part of a committee, he's unlikely to be a consistent fantasy option. Feb. 27 - 8:10 am et
Source: NFL.com
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Redskins agreed to terms with Albert Haynesworth on a seven-year, $100 million contract. The deal includes $41 million guaranteed and could reach $115 million.
The $41 million is guaranteed in the first three years, which could make it relatively easy to revisit the contract then. We'll see how he reacts to all the money, but Redskins coordinator Greg Blache usually gets the most from his linemen and Haynesworth is the best free agent available in a decade. In a market full of mediocre players, he's worth it. Life just got far easier for Jason Taylor and far worse for NFC East opposing centers. A presser is scheduled for 5PM. Feb. 27 - 7:58 am et
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Redskins agreed to terms with CB DeAngelo Hall on a six-year contract with a $55 million max value. The deal includes $23 million guaranteed.
Our first post-free agency period signing is a doozy. Hall has had an up and down career, but his on-field ability cannot be questioned. The 25-year-old has the ball skills, speed, and man-to-man cover ability to be top-ten cornerback. For the second straight offseason he's getting paid like it. Only time will tell if Hall busts as badly in D.C. as he did in Oakland. The Skins will now either cut Shawn Springs or put Carlos Rogers on the trade market. Feb. 27 - 12:27 am et
Source: Washington Post
Will update as more happens
