Busier first day of free agency than most thought. Here's a quickie roundup of the day's events.
New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension worth $40 million dollars, (Told you he'd get $8M+ per year) and resigned linebacker Tully Banta-Cain and closed out their day by locking up guard Stephen Neal with a two-year deal.
The Buffalo Bills re-signed safety Bryan Scott and hosted free agent guard Wade Smith.
Free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby will sign a five-year, $43M contract with the Miami Dolphins today.
Dansby is just the first piece of the puzzle, writes Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie is dogged by paternity and legal issues, but Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News thinks the acquisition will pay off.
Three wide receivers struck deals on Friday, making Terrell Owens a more appealing option for the Cincinnati Bengals, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver/Pro Bowl return specialist Josh Cribbs' contract saga ended yesterday, when he signed a new three-year, $20M deal.
The Baltimore Ravens acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals, then signed him to a three-year, $25 million dollar contract extension.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun approves of the deal.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault.
The Houston Texans re-signed wide receiver Kevin Walter to a five-year, $21.5 million dollar contact.
Free agent special teams ace Kassim Osgood will visit the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White wants to be play or be traded.
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed linebacker Gary Brackett to a five-year, $33M contract.
Longtime backup Colts quarterback Jim Sorgi was released on Friday.
Free agent defensive lineman Justin Bannan signed with the Denver Broncos to play nose tackle.
The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed running back Jackie Battle.
Tight end Kris Wilson re-signed with the San Diego Chargers, where he'll move up the depth chart.
Offensive tackle Khalif Barnes re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.
The Dallas Cowboys were quiet on Day One.
Free agent safety Antrel Rolle signed a five-year, $37 million dollar contract with the New York Giants.
Philadelphia Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver signed a new three-year, $11M contract on Friday.
With a reputation for making big splashes in free agency, the Washington Redskins are wading cautiously into the free agent pool.
The Chicago Bears, on the other hand, were busy on Friday, signing tight end Brandon Manumaleuna, running back Chester Taylor, and topping it off by signing defensive end Julius Peppers to a six-year, $91.5 million dollar contract.
David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune thinks these were wise investments.
Chicago wasn't the only NFC North team making moves on Friday, signing Nate Burleson, defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, acquiring defensive tackle Corey Williams, and re-signing several key role players, such as tight end Will Heller.
Taking a cue from Rex Ryan, or John Cusack in "Say Anything", Lions coaches Jim Schwartz and Scott Linehan held radios outside the bedroom windows of free agent targets Vanden Bosch and Burleson.
Offensive tackle Chad Clifton re-signed with the Green Bay Packers, getting $7.5 million dollars in guarantees after taking a visit with the Redskins.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress visited Brett Favre in Mississippi this week.
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson on a six-year deal that reportedly contains $27M in guarantees.
Quarterback Jake Delhomme bid a tearful goodbye to the Carolina Panthers.
New Orleans Saints unrestricted free agent safety Darren Sharper is receiving interest from other teams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said he hadn't contacted any free agents on Friday.
The Arizona Cardinals lost three starters on the opening day of free agency.
Denver Broncos restricted free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall will visit the Seattle Seahawks today. (If it doesn't cost a first-round pick, I say go for it)
Free agent quarterback A.J. Feeley signed a two-year deal with the St. Louis Rams.
Quarterback David Carr, the first overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft, visited the San Francisco 49ers.
One 49ers player wasn't happy to hear that news, and he plays on the other side of the ball.
Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens linebacker Prescott Burgess (26), Cowboys center Andre Gurode (32), Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels (32), Raiders safety Michael Huff (27), and free agent wide receiver Chad Jackson (25).
