Archive for July, 2011

Seattle Seahawks Sign Defensive Tackle Alan Branch

According to sources the Seattle Seahawks have signed Alan Branch away from the division rival Arizona Cardinals. The contract is reported to be for 2 years, $8 million with $4 million guaranteed. Meaning his cap hit will be around a modest $2 million, not a bad contract for an effective rotational tackle. Branch was a [...]

Source: Vince Young Set To Join Eagles

Vince Will Be Vick’s Backup Vick-Young quarterback depth chart: a dream for Madden players. Vince Young has been rumored to agree to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. After he shows up on the NFL’s waiver wire, the former Titans tosser will sign the deal around 4 p.m. [...]

Source: 49ers WR Crabtree Out Four To Six Weeks With Foot Injury?

The Former Red Raider Is An Integral Part Jim Harbaugh did not want to start his rookie coaching campaign in the NFL like this. According to the Sacramento Bee, the foot injury which held 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree out of player-lead practices in June is more threatening than initially thought, and the team’s No. [...]

Seattle Seahawks Re-Sign Junior Siavii

If Brandon Mebane departs the Seahawks defensive interior is looking pretty sad, so any signing at that position should be considered significant. The team agreed to a one year reupping with defensive tackle Junior Siavii, according to sources. Siavii, started 6 games last season when a mad scramble ensued to patch the losses of Colin [...]

Source: Lions, 1st Round Pick Fairley Come To Terms

13th Overall Pick From Auburn Let the intimidation begin. Everyone is talking about the Detroit Lions, especially their ferocious defensive line. One of the players who they are talking about – rookie first rounder Nick Fairley. The defensive tackle signed a four-year deal worth $10 million (all guaranteed), with a signing bonus of $5.7 million, [...]

Source: Panthers Pro Bowl LB Beason Breaks Bank

Beason Is The NFL’s 2nd Best LB Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason has agreed to a five-year deal worth $50 million, $25 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora. The contract is the highest-ever for an inside linebacker in NFL history. Clearly, the two-time All Pro selection from the “U” is the heart [...]

Source: Bears Contacting Jaguars WR Sims-Walker?

Bears Could Use Some Size At Receiver Mike Sims-Walker may get his wish after all. According to an NFL source close to Sims-Walker, the Bears are showing interest in the Jags wideout and both sides are in contact. Earlier this week, the product from Central Florida said Chicago would be an “ideal” spot for him [...]

Look for Strong Antonio Cromartie Push by Seahawks with Joseph Gone

With Jonathan Joseph and the Houston Texans united look for the rest of the cornerback dominoes to fall shortly; especially considering one team may potentially decide the fate for two of the best three overall options. The New York Jets hold the cornerback cards with their pursuit of Nnamdi Asomuagha and whether they land him [...]