The details are in on Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel's contract, and he'll make $32.14 million in the first three years of the deal. The contract looks like this:
Signing Bonus: $6M
Roster Bonuses: $7M in 2008, $7M in 2009
Workout Bonuses: $500K in 2008, $100K per year for the rest of the contract.
Base Salaries (Cap Number)
2008: $645K ($9.145M)
2009: $1.9M ($9M)
2010: $8.895M ($9.995M)
2011: $5.9M ($7M)
2012: $8.4M ($9.5M)
2013: $10.4M ($11.5M)
NFL News and Notes
Even though he was on the PUP list until after Thanksgiving last season, and only appeared in one game as a punt returner, 16-year veteran wide receiver Troy Brown isn't ruling out a return in 2008, even if it means not wearing a New England Patriots uniform.
The Buffalo Bills continued their search for a tight end on Wednesday.
Kicker Steve Christie signed a 1-day contract so he can retire as a Buffalo Bill.
The New York Jets are working on contracts for free agents Brendon Ayanbadejo and Tony Richardson, which makes sense, as they're both over 30.
Of the 25 teams in attendance at University of Kentucky quarterback Andre Woodson's Pro Day, the Miami Dolphins were one of them.
Free agent guard Rex Hadnot and linebacker Tracy White visited the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday.
The defensive line for the Cleveland Browns (Shaun Rogers, Corey Williams, Robaire Smith, Shaun Smith) have contracts worth $100 million dollars.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end David Pollack is still "in the decision-making process" regarding his return to the NFL.
The Bengals signing of defensive end Antwan Odom will be the team's biggest splash this off-season.
Indianapolis Colts free agents Jake Scott and Josh Thomas visited the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday.
Free agent defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy officially signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday.
Returning to the Tennessee Titans, where his career started, is Jevon Kearse's "first choice".
Houston Texans GM Rick Smith offered contracts to safety Chris Crocker and center John Wade.
The attorney for Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas says that the man driving the truck Thomas was in Saturday morning admitted that the cocaine was his.
Free agent linebacker Boss Bailey, his brother Champ and Broncos personnel took in the Denver Nuggets game last night.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Greg Wesley wants the team to trade or release him.
The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive tackle Cornell Green and restructured Dominic Rhodes' contract.
Free agent running back Julius Jones met with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday.
A book about the life of New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree will be out in September.
24 hours after Brett Favre announced his retirement, the Green Bay Packers were hosting a pair of free agents. The Packers need a #2 quarterback with starting experience.
The Minnesota Vikings will meet with Jevon Kearse today, and with free agent defensive lineman Ellis Wyms tomorrow.
The Detroit Lions continue to pursue players that their coaches are familiar with.
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith will be in Boise, Idaho next week for a private workout with Ryan Clady.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Bruce Allen wants to use his team's ample salary cap room on contract extensions for the team's nucleus.
Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer: "The reason the Panthers' reluctance to sign a big-time free agent doesn't frustrate me is because they aren't good at it.".
Who's going to play quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons?
That 5-year, $17M contract TJ Duckett signed with the Seattle Seahawks? Yeah, it's more like a 3-year, $7.5M contract. Duckett's cap number in 2008 in only $1M.
Arizona Cardinals GM Rod Graves confirmed that his team has had "very preliminary" talks about extending quarterback Kurt Warner's contract.
San Francisco 49ers GM Scot McCloughan thinks the 49ers will be "twice as good this year".
St. Louis Rams fans nostalgic for 1999 got a thrill yesterday when quarterback Trent Green visited Rams Park.
Showing posts with label Asante Samuel; 2008 NFL Free Agency. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Asante Samuel Lands With the Eagles
ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles and free agent cornerback Asante Samuel have agreed on a 5-year contract worth $47.2M.
Samuel is expected to be introduced to the Philadelphia media later this afternoon.
UPDATE: Clayton and Adam Schefter are now reporting that Samuel has signed a 6-year contract worth $57M, including a $20M signing bonus. Samuel will receive around $32M over the first three years of the contract.
Samuel is expected to be introduced to the Philadelphia media later this afternoon.
UPDATE: Clayton and Adam Schefter are now reporting that Samuel has signed a 6-year contract worth $57M, including a $20M signing bonus. Samuel will receive around $32M over the first three years of the contract.
But Will He Go to Geno's or Pat's?
According to Alex Marvez's FOXSports.com blog, unrestricted free agent cornerback Asante Samuel will visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.
Marvez also notes that wide receiver Jerry Porter (Raiders) will meet with the Jackonsville Jaguars, and an agreement may already be in place. Earlier this week, the Jaguars, who have spent a few 1st round picks during Jack Del Rio's tenure on a wide receiver, traded for former 1st round wideout Troy Williamson, who flamed out after three seasons in the Metrodome.
Marvez also notes that wide receiver Jerry Porter (Raiders) will meet with the Jackonsville Jaguars, and an agreement may already be in place. Earlier this week, the Jaguars, who have spent a few 1st round picks during Jack Del Rio's tenure on a wide receiver, traded for former 1st round wideout Troy Williamson, who flamed out after three seasons in the Metrodome.
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