Free Agent Signings

[Mr. Miyagi]

Tonight is the night. Free Agency is finally here.

Let's post all the signings here, with links if available. Please withhold all commentary however, just the signings and the links. All other posts will be removed.

Thanks. :miyagi:

[G. Host]

From NFL.com with some reformatting by me.

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Whitley cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Dallas Cowboys</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Drew Bledsoe cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Detroit Lions</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Alex Lewis re-signed, 3-year extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Houston Texans</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Eric Moulds cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Houston Texans</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Seth Payne cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Houston Texans</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Zach Wiegert cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Jacksonville Jaguars</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Fred Taylor signed, 3-year contract extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Miami Dolphins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Bennie Anderson cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Miami Dolphins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Seth McKinney cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Minnesota Vikings</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Fred Smoot cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Minnesota Vikings</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Jermaine Wiggins cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Minnesota Vikings</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Mike Rosenthal cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New Orleans Saints</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Billy Miller signed, 1-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New Orleans Saints</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Ernie Conwell cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New Orleans Saints</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Joe Horn cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Derrick Blaylock cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Bobby Hamilton cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Jerricho Cotchery signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Pittsburgh Steelers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Verron Haynes cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Pittsburgh Steelers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Ulish Booker cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Pittsburgh Steelers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Joey Porter cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Steve Foley cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Keenan McCardell cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Terrence Kiel cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Lorenzo Neal re-signed, 3-year contract extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Francisco 49ers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Bryant Young re-signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Mike Alstott re-signed, 1-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Kenyatta Walker cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Tennessee Titans</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Erron Kinney cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Tennessee Titans</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Justin Geisinger re-signed</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Wednesday, February 28, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Baltimore Ravens</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Jamal Lewis cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Buffalo Bills</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Shaud Williams re-signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Carolina Panthers</td><td align="left">Kris Mangum retired</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Cincinnati Bengals</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Brian Simmons cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Detroit Lions</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Ross Verba cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Minnesota Vikings</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Brad Johnson cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Pittsburgh Steelers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Aaron Smith re-signed, 4-year extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Washington Redskins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Mike Pucillo re-signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Washington Redskins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Christian Fauria cut</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Tuesday, February 27, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Kansas City Chiefs</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Damon Huard re-signed, 3-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New Orleans Saints</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Hollis Thomas re-signed, 4-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Giants</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Ryan Kuehl re-signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Philadelphia Eagles</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Quintin Mikell re-signed, 4-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Kelly Griffeth signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Gabe Franklin signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Jeromey Clary signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">T.J. Cottrell signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Tony Pape signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Tyronne Gross signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Brett Elliott signed</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Monday, February 26, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Buffalo Bills</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Chris Kelsay re-signed, 4-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Green Bay Packers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Cullen Jenkins re-signed, 4-year extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Francisco 49ers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Sammy Davis cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">St. Louis Rams</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Adam Timmerman cut</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Sunday, February 25, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Philadelphia Eagles</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">A.J. Feeley signed, 3-year extension</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Saturday, February 24, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Atlanta Falcons</td><td align="left">Patrick Kerney declared free agent, voided contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New England Patriots</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Heath Evans re-signed, 2-year contract</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Friday, February 23, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Oakland Raiders</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Terdell Sands signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Oakland Raiders</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Robert Thomas re-signed</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Thursday, February 22, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Detroit Lions</td><td align="left">Cory Redding designated franchise player</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New Orleans Saints</td><td align="left">Charles Grant designated franchise player</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Oakland Raiders</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Aaron Brooks cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Seattle Seahawks</td><td align="left">Josh Brown designated franchise player</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Washington Redskins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Troy Vincent cut</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Wednesday, February 21, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Miami Dolphins</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Vonnie Holliday re-signed, 4-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Minnesota Vikings</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Tank Williams re-signed, 1-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New England Patriots</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Tebucky Jones cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Hank Poteat re-signed, 1-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Trey Teague cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Raymond Ventrone signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">New York Jets</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffcccc">Kevan Barlow cut</td></tr><tr><td align="left">St. Louis Rams</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Trevor Johnson signed</td></tr><tr align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc"><th colspan="2" bgcolor="#cccccc">Tuesday, February 20, 2007</th></tr><tr><td align="left">Cleveland Browns</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Jason Wright re-signed, 1-year contract extension</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Dallas Cowboys</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Andre Gurode re-signed, 6-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Detroit Lions</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Blaine Saipaia re-signed, 2-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">Green Bay Packers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">David Lonie signed</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Diego Chargers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Shaun Phillips re-signed, 6-year contract</td></tr><tr><td align="left">San Francisco 49ers</td><td align="left" bgcolor="#ccffff">Jermaine Hardy signed</td></tr></tbody></table>

[Mr. Miyagi]

Great list.

Also Detroit traded Dre Bly and a 5th rounder to Denver for Tatum Bell and George Foster.

Less than an hour to go!

[Oaklandraider]

raiders resignd tommy kelly,tredell sands and robert thomas

[McBFLO]

Bills sign G Jason Whittle from the Vikings

http://vikings.scout.com/2/623085.html

[Mr. Pink]

Steelers Notebook: Davenport agrees to 2-year deal
Friday, March 02, 2007

By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-gazette



The Steelers signed backup running back Najeh Davenport to a two-year, $2 million contract yesterday, paying him the kind of money that should put him high in their plans for next season.

Davenport, who would have become an unrestricted free agent, received a $405,000 signing bonus, a salary of $595,000 this year and $1 million next year. He is entering his sixth season in the NFL.

The Steelers signed Davenport to a one-year contract after their first game last season when Green Bay released him. He eventually became their backup to starter Willie Parker after Verron Haynes was injured at midseason. New coach Mike Tomlin has stated a preference for using two running backs, something that is becoming a trend in the NFL.

Davenport, 6 feet 1 and 247 pounds, gained 221 yards on 60 carries last season and also returned kickoffs.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07061/766259-66.stm

[!Papacrunk!]

no link, but I heard on COld Pizza that Jake Plummer has been traded to the Bucs

[Mr. Miyagi]

no link, but I heard on COld Pizza that Jake Plummer has been traded to the Bucs
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2785459

[Mr. Pink]

The Florida Times-Union reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/030207/jag_pashos.shtml) with former Ravens tackle Tony Pashos.
"As long as the physical checks out we'll sign him today," coach Jack Del Rio said.
Pashos will be installed as the team's starting right tackle.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Daniel Grahams to Broncos


ESPN Radio reports that the Broncos have agreed to a deal with Daniel Graham on a deal that includes a $10 million signing bonus.
Mike Shanahan has been looking for a quality starting tight end who can block for a long time. Denver uses two tight ends sets extensively and Tony Scheffler will still be a big part of the passing game, but Graham could get on the field more in the red zone because of his blocking. His fantasy potential goes up, but don't expect Graham to be a TE1.

[Mr. Pink]

CHUKWURAH TO BUCS CONFIRMED
Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune (see, Roy, it's not hard to give credit where it's due) reports that the Bucs have landed (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/bucs-land-chukwurah/) linebacker/defensive end Patrick Chukwurah.
The deal is for five years, $5.5 million.

[Mr. Pink]

A powerful run-blocker with the ability to pick up the blitz, FB Ovie Mughelli was signed by the Falcons during the first day of the NFL's free agent period on Friday.

Mughelli (6-1, 255 pounds), a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press this past season, was an unrestricted free agent who had spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens after the club selected him in the fourth round (134th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. Terms of his contract were not disclosed.
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/article.jsp?id=18356

[Ickybaluky]

Wow. That is crazy money for a fullback: 6 Yrs/$18M with a $5M SB.

Per ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2785966).

[B-DON]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2786026

Titans resign rein long and two other scrubs

[Mr. Miyagi]

Bills sign Derrick Dockery!!!

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=4646

[L.A. Playa]

The Boston Herald reports that the Patriots have agreed to terms with DE/LB Adalius Thomas. He still has to pass a physical Saturday.
The Patriots last made a big free agent splash with Rosevelt Colvin, another edge rusher. New England may be the one team who can utilize Thomas' various skills even more creatively than Baltimore. The 29-year-old will give the Patriots more options with their multiple formations and bolsters weak spot on the defense. Mike Vrabel could play inside more often now. Mar. 2 - 8:01 pm et
Source: Boston Herald (http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=1012)

[Mr. Pink]

LEWIS SIGNS WITH NINERS
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports the the 49ers have signed safety Michael Lewis (http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/default.asp?item=513127), and that the Niners are close to signing nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
The Niners also have signed cornerback Nate Clements, arguably the top free agent on the market.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Nate Clements signed with Niners

http://www.theredzone.org/news/showarticle.asp?ArticleID=5006

[Mr. Miyagi]

Bills sign Langston Walker

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=4647

[Mr. Miyagi]

Browns sign Eric Steinbach

http://www.theredzone.org/news/showarticle.asp?ArticleID=5005

[Ickybaluky]

Pats have signed TE Kyle Brady along with Thomas.

LINK (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/030307/jag_8362522.shtml)

2 Yrs/$5.3M, $2M SB. Typical Pats veteran signing.

The Brady signing likely means Dan Graham is moving on. Too bad, I really liked the guy and wish him well.

Word around here is that ex-Bill Sammy Morris, who was in for a visit today, may be signed soon as well. Plus, the Pats are rumored to be looking at a free agent WR, although nobody is sure which one.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Kris Dielman re-signed with Chargers.

http://chargers.com/news/headlines/dielman-agrees-to.htm

[Mr. Miyagi]

Jeff Garcia signed with Tampa.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2007/03/garcia_could_be.html

[Mr. Miyagi]

Vikings sign whodat TE Visanthe Shiancoe.


Vikings | Team signs Shiancoe
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 11:45:03 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Giants). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Miami traded Big Daddy Wilkinson to Denver for a 6th rounder.


Dolphins | Team trades Wilkinson
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:47:40 -0800

The Denver Broncos announced they have sent a 2007 sixth-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins for DT Dan Wilkinson.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Dallas re-signed Terry Glenn.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786748

[Mr. Miyagi]

Pats grabbed Wes Welker.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786731

[Mr. Miyagi]

London Fletcher-Baker signs with Washington.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786241

[Mr. Miyagi]

Drew Bennett signs with Rams.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070303/SPORTS01/70303011/1027

[kgun12]

Cardinals | Milligan re-signs
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 13:24:38 -0800

Darren Urban, of the East Valley Tribune, reports the Arizona Cardinals have re-signed free agent FS Hanik Milligan to a three-year contract.


Cardinals | Shipp re-signs
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 13:22:43 -0800

Darren Urban, of the East Valley Tribune, reports the Arizona Cardinals have re-signed free agent RB Marcel Shipp to a three-year contract.

[Ickybaluky]

The 49ers sign WR Ashlie Lelie (formerly of Atlanta and Denver) to a 2-Year/$4.3M deal.

LINK (http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511)

[Romes]

Fred Smoot re-signed with the Redskins

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/03/03/bc.fbn.redskins.freeage.ap/

[Mr. Miyagi]

Patriots signed Sammy Morris

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2007/03/morris_agrees.html

[rcd333]

Ahman Green to texans

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

[Mr. Miyagi]

Dolphins sign TE David Martin

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-spnflrdp05mar05,0,7873959.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front

[Mr. Miyagi]

Leonard Davis went to Dallas

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/030507dnspoleonard.1b4a1ae9.html

[Mr. Miyagi]

Travis Henry to Denver

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2788592

[Philagape]

Chiefs | Team agrees to terms with Harris
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:05:01 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a six-year contract with free agent LB Napoleon Harris (Vikings).

[Mr. Miyagi]

Thomas Jones traded to Jets

[rcd333]

Joey Porter to miami

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

[Jersey1031]

TE Graham signs 5 yr $30 mil with Broncos...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2790143

[RockStar36]

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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- T10043312 --><!-- Sesame Modified: 03/06/2007 18:07:08 --><!-- sversion: 2 &#036;Updated: dgladow&#036; -->NEW ORLEANS (March 6, 2007) -- Linebacker [URL="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12702"]Brian Simmons (http://www.nfl.com/emailafriend/index?location=http://www.nfl.com%2Fteams%2Fstory%2FNO%2F10043312&headline=Saints%20sign%20ex-Cincinnati%20linebacker%20Simmons), released by Cincinnati last month, has agreed to a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints (http://www.nfl.com/teams/news/NO).

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NO/10043312

[Mr. Miyagi]

Joe Horn a Falcon

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791102

[Mr. Miyagi]

TE Eric Johnson to Saints

http://www.neworleanssaints.com/newsroomarticle.cfm?articleid=3351

[Mr. Miyagi]

McGahee a Raven!!

[G. Host]

I kept an ESPN article table about top 30 FAs and went back to see how many were available at this point in Free Agency - 8 of the top 30 FAs as defined by ESPN are still available. They had a number of mistakes in list which I corrected including listiing Drew Bennett as a Bill and I added their new team.

<table id="inlinetable" border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><th colspan="4">Top 30 UFAs</th></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>Player</b></td><td width="60"><b>2006<br> team</b></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><b>2007<br> team</b></td><td width="235"><b>ESPN Comments and speculation<br></b></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>1. CB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5468">Nate Clements</a></b></td><td>Bills </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">49ers<br></td><td>Not quite in Champ Bailey's class as a player yet, but as the top overall unrestricted veteran this spring, and playing a premium position at only age 27, Clements might get into his tax bracket. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Cleveland, Tennessee. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>2. LB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5215">Adalius Thomas</a></b></td><td>Ravens </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Patriots<br></td><td>Versatile, hybrid defender has played nearly every position in 4-3 and 3-4 schemes. Had 11 sacks in 2006 and averaged 9.3 sacks over the past three seasons. Superior athlete with size and speed. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> San Francisco, Cleveland. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>3. OG <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6369">Eric Steinbach</a></b></td><td>Bengals </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Browns<br></td><td>Durable lineman who has missed only one game and two starts in four seasons. More a technician than a brawler. At least one team feels he could be a standout tackle and several contend he would be a Pro Bowl-level center.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Cleveland. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>4. OG <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6702">Kris Dielman</a></b></td><td>Chargers </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Chargers </td><td>A self-made player who logged very little field time in his first two seasons in the league, then really blossomed the last two years. More of an in-line mauler than Steinbach, plays with a real nasty streak.<br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Seattle, Miami. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>5. TE <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5907">Daniel Graham</a></b></td><td>Patriots </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Broncos<br></td><td>Often overshadowed in the two-tight end alignments utilized by the Patriots, and never caught more than 38 passes in a season. But a talented two-way player who will add yards after the catch and is much coveted. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Denver, Seattle. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>6. DE <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4679">Patrick Kerney</a></b></td><td>Falcons </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Seahawks<br></td><td>Combines blue-collar toughness with ability to get to the quarterback, as evidenced by 58 career sacks. Coming off a torn pectoral muscle in 2006 that ruined his season, but well ahead of schedule in rehabilitation. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Denver, Tennessee, Minnesota. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>7. LB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4539">L. Fletcher-Baker</a></b></td><td>Bills </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Washington<br></td><td>At age 31, no youngster, but is still a high-energy tackling machine who will make the plays that need to be made between the tackles and add a ton of veteran leadership as well. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Washington. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>8. OT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5449">Leonard Davis</a></b></td><td>Cardinals </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Cowboys<br></td><td>Career underachiever who has never lived up to his status as the second overall pick in the 2001 draft, and probably never will. But has played every spot on the line except center and is the only viable left tackle available.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span><b>Possible landing spot:</b> San Francisco, Miami. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>9. WR <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5899">Donte' Stallworth</a></b></td><td>Eagles </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Patriots<br></td><td>Speedster might be hounded always by injuries and inconsistency, but it's hard to overlook his big-play potential or the fact he has scored once every 8.3 receptions over the course of his career. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Tennessee, San Francisco, Washington. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>10. FS <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5086">Deon Grant</a></b></td><td>Jaguars </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Seahawks<br></td><td>Never known as a big hitter, but has developed over the last few seasons into a solid two-way defender and a steadying influence in the secondary. Has 18 career interceptions and has proven very durable since missing his entire rookie season. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Dallas, New Orleans. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>11. LB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6534">Cato June</a></b></td><td>Colts </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span><br></td><td>Former college safety who evolved into a playmaking Cover 2 weakside linebacker during his Colts' tenure. A bit undersized and doesn't always hold up at the point of attack, might only fit into the Cover 2 scheme. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Detroit, Carolina. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>12. OG <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6417">Derrick Dockery</a></b></td><td>Redskins </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Bills<br></td><td>A classic "road grader" type in-line blocker with great power and the ability to knock defenders off the line of scrimmage. Not quite in the class of Steinbach or Dielman, but not too far behind, either. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Miami. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>13. DT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5226">Robaire Smith</a></b></td><td>Titans </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>His performance seems to have hit a plateau over the last few seasons. He has bounced around some, but Smith is still a quality inside defender in a 4-3 front, and has something left in the tank. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Denver, Arizona, Detroit. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>14. RB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4261">Ahman Green</a></b></td><td>Packers </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Texans<br></td><td>Has posted six 1,000-yard rushing seasons in nine years and came back from a 2005 injury to gain 1,059 yards in 2006. Quality back and person, but he is 30 years old and isn't nearly as spry as he used to be. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Green Bay. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>15. DT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6452">Ian Scott</a></b></td><td>Bears </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>Not a real standout defender, and only a part-time starter for most of his career, but has a live body and will mix things up. Still young, only 25 years old, and has made strides every season in the league. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Cincinnati, Atlanta, Kansas City. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>16. DE <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6400">Dewayne White</a></b></td><td>Bucs </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Lions<br></td><td>Situational pass rusher for much of his career, but has 14 sacks over the past three seasons, and some team is going to spend big money betting that he can become a double-digit sacker if he plays full-time. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Cleveland, Minnesota, Detroit, Denver. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>17. WR <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5798">Drew Bennett</a></b></td><td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Bills<br></span>Titans<span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><br></span><br></td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Rams<br></td><td>Only two years removed from a 2004 season in which he posted 80 catches, 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns, but has suffered through some injuries. Long, angular guy with deceptive deep speed and motivation to prove he's healthy again. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Tennessee. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>18. CB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5790">Nick Harper</a></b></td><td>Colts </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>For years, the Colts kept trying to replace him, and every year discovered he was their most consistent cornerback. Plays the run tough, has 15 career interceptions and gets his hands on the football a lot, as evidenced by 42 pass deflections. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Arizona, Minnesota. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>19. RB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5034">Jamal Lewis</a></b></td><td>Ravens </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Browns<br></td><td>Off-field issues and ankle problems have taken a toll, and he's averaged just 1,014.6 yards per season since rushing for 2,066 yards in 2003. Over past two years, has averaged only 3.5 yards per carry and hasn't demonstrated much burst. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Baltimore. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>20. QB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4924">Jeff Garcia</a></b></td><td>Eagles </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Bucs<br></td><td>Snubbed by the Eagles, despite leading the team to the playoffs in Donovan McNabb's absence in 2006, three-time Pro Bowl performer will be a comforting insurance policy for some other team in 2007. <br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Denver, Oakland. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>21. OT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6509">Tony Pashos</a></b></td><td>Ravens </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Jaguars<br></td><td>Only has 23 career starts, but has developed nicely over the past two seasons and teams really like his upside. Not a real strong technician, but uses his hands well to redirect defenders and shows some push off the line of scrimmage. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Miami, Tampa Bay. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>22. SS <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6378">Ken Hamlin</a></b></td><td>Seahawks </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>Overcame serious head injury sustained in 2005 to reclaim his starting spot last season and played well, especially versus the run. A big hitter with limited range and is always going to be most effective playing close to the line. <b>Possible landing spot:</b> Houston, Carolina. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>23. WR <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6410">Kevin Curtis</a></b></td><td>Rams </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>Although he's averaged just 12.6 yards per catch over his career, teams love his deep speed and quickness and he fits really well in certain offensive schemes. Playing time was severely reduced in 2006. <br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Detroit. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>24. ROT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4667">Luke Petitgout</a></b></td><td>Giants </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Bucs<br></td><td>Hard to overlook broken leg from 2006 or chronic back problems, but the eight-year veteran has logged 106 career starts and is a guy who always gives an honest effort. Released by Giants two weeks ago. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Tampa Bay. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>25. DT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6393">Anthony Adams</a></b></td><td>49ers </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>An undersized but active interior lineman who was not served well by the 49ers' defensive changes of the past couple seasons and probably needs to get to a team with a one-gap system. Can be disruptive at times. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Chicago, New Orleans. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>26. LB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5909">Napoleon Harris</a></b></td><td>Vikings </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Chiefs<br></td><td>Steady, versatile 'backer, has started in the middle and on the strong side and, for the most part, has been productive. Moves well laterally and can chase plays to the sideline, not bad in pass defense, either. <br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Minnesota. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>27. SS <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5944">Michael Lewis</a></b></td><td>Eagles </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">49ers<br></td><td>Obvious physical limitations in coverage and dropped out of favor with Eagles coaches in 2006 after having been a starter since his rookie season. Has to get to a scheme that allows him to play "in the box" and which can camouflage his other deficiencies. <b><br> Possible landing spot</b>: Carolina.&nbsp; </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>28. FB <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6470">Ovie Mughelli</a></b></td><td>Ravens </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Falcons<br></td><td>Has touched the ball only 36 times in his career, including just 12 rushes, but his skills as a powerful lead blocker are going to make Mughelli a lot of money. Could land one of the best deals ever for a blocking fullback. <b><br> Possible landing spot:</b> Carolina, Arizona, Miami. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>29. OT <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6373">Jon Stinchcomb</a></b></td><td>Saints </td><td style="vertical-align: top;">Saints<br></td><td>Played in only 10 games his first three seasons. Earned a starting berth in 2006 and performed well in the Saints' resurgent season. Not the most physical blocker around and actually might be better playing the left side for some teams.<br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Miami, Tampa Bay. </td></tr><tr valign="top"><td><b>30. FS <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5831">Kevin Kaesviharn</a></b></td><td>Bengals </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">NONE</span></td><td>Little more than a spare part for much of his career, but has emerged the past two seasons as a very solid nickel defender and a guy some team is going to want to have around. Had six interceptions in 2006.<br><b>Possible landing spot:</b> Dallas, Detroit. </td></tr></tbody></table>

[Mr. Miyagi]

Eagles signed Kevin Curtis

Eagles | Curtis signs
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:02:07 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed unrestricted free-agent WR Kevin D. Curtis (Rams) to a six-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Eagles signed Kevin Curtis

Eagles | Curtis signs
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:02:07 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed unrestricted free-agent WR Kevin D. Curtis (Rams) to a six-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Eagles signed WR Kevin Curtis to a six-year, $32 million contract. The deal includes $2 million in escalators and $9.5 million guaranteed.

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Mentioned in a different thread, but to post here:
Dolphins signed fullback Cory Schlesinger
HERALD (http://www.miamiherald.com/614/story/38371.html)