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| Redskins interested in Fletcher, Smoot |
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03/02/2007 |
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| igned safety Vernon Fox, keeping him off the free-agent market, and gave multiyear contract extensions to guard Randy Thomas and fullback Mike Sellers. Fletcher was first on the scene Friday. The linebacker who spent the past five seasons with the Buffalo Bills arrived in the morning, then left with a team trainer to take a physical, often a sign that a deal could be completed in short order. Smoot arrived late in the afternoon and was also scheduled for a physical. Then all headed to the Verizon Center |
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| Bills sign OLs Dockery, Walker and Whittle |
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03/02/2007 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -The Buffalo Bills completed a triple play on the first day of free agency Friday by signing three offensive linemen, including guard Derrick Dockery to a seven-year contract. The Bills also signed tackle Langston Walker, who became a free agent after voiding his contract with Oakland, and journeyman lineman Jason Whittle. Dockery's contract is worth $49 million and includes $18.5 million in guaranteed money. The moves allowed the Bills to address one of their most significant |
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| Bills sign offensive linemen Dockery, Walker and Whittle |
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03/02/2007 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -The Buffalo Bills signed three offensive linemen, including guard Derrick Dockery, addressing of their biggest needs on the first day of free agency Friday. The Bills also signed tackle Langston Walker, who became a free agent after voiding his contract with Oakland, and journeyman lineman Jason Whittle. It was a significant triple-play for a team that struggled in pass protection and the running attack with a patchwork line. The moves came a day after Buffalo released veteran |
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| Redskins await Fletcher, complete deals with 3 others |
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03/02/2007 |
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -The Washington Redskins opened free agency Friday by preparing for a visit from free agent linebacker London Fletcher and completing deals with three of their own players. Fletcher, a free agent from the Buffalo Bills, was an immediate target for the usually aggressive Redskins. He was to visit Redskins Park on Friday, often a sign that a deal will be completed before the day's end. Meanwhile, the Redskins re-signed safety Vernon Fox, keeping him off the free agent market, and gave |
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| Jason Whittle inks Bills pact |
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03/02/2007 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Journeyman guard Jason Whittle agreed to a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills as the team immediately began addressing its numerous offensive line needs on the first day of free agency Friday. Whittle's agent, Joseph Linta, told The Associated Press that the deal was completed after the Bills contacted him shortly after midnight. The Bills did not comment. The deal with Whittle comes a day after the team released veteran right guard Chris Villarrial. Buffalo also stands |
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| Redskins' love of free agency hasn't been worth the investment |
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03/02/2007 |
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| and then look at free agency and say, 'What can we do to help us at key spots?''' One way to avoid another Achuleta or Lloyd surprise is to target players the coaching staff already knows. Among the names on Gibbs' shopping list this week were two Buffalo Bills, linebacker London Fletcher and cornerback Nate Clements, who both have played for Redskins defensive assistant Gregg Williams. The extra bit of caution and the salary cap limitations mean the Redskins this year might not live up to their reputati |
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| Cowboys cut ties with Bledsoe |
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03/01/2007 |
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| Tony Romo. "I spoke with Drew today and told him that this was primarily a cap decision and that the door was very much open for him being a part of our future," Cowboys general manager Jerry Jones said. "Drew has been a solid leader for our team and a true professional both on and off the field." Over his 14-year NFL career, Bledsoe has thrown for 44,611 yards with 251 touchdowns with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Dallas. The Cowboys also released tight end Ryan Hannam and guard E.J. Whitley. |
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| Bills release veteran G Villarrial |
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03/01/2007 |
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| Orchard Park, NY (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Bills released a pair of veterans on Thursday, guard Chris Villarrial and safety Matt Bowen. Villarrial, an 11-year veteran, has struggled with injuries the past several seasons. He missed the final seven games of the 2006 season after surgery to repair an overextended tendon in his right ankle. Bowen appeared in just five games last season and was hampered by a broken right leg. The Bills also re-signed reserve cornerback Jabari Greer to a two-year contract o |
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| CB Greer re-signs with Bills |
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03/01/2007 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Reserve cornerback Jabari Greer avoided free agency by re-signing with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. A three-year NFL veteran, Greer signed a two-year contract that will pay him more than $1 million this season, including guaranteed bonus money. The Bills could have retained Greer's rights by offering him a one-year tender. Signed by Buffalo in 2004 as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee, Greer was primarily used on special teams in 16 games last season. In 44 career gam |
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| Houston Texans cut ties with three veterans |
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02/28/2007 |
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| - The Houston Texans have released wide receiver Eric Moulds, defensive tackle Seth Payne and offensive lineman Zach Wiegert. Moulds leaves after just one season with the organization. The 11-year pro was acquired during the 2006 offseason from the Buffalo Bills. Moulds had 57 catches for 557 yards and one touchdown last season. Payne was taken by Houston in the 2002 Expansion Draft. The Cornell product, who was the last remaining player from that draft, played in just five games last season after tearing a |
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