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Eagles Deal Sheppard to Jets

Ben Cook — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:25:06 +0000

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly traded Lito Sheppard to the New York Jets in exchange for the Jets’ 5th round pick in this year’s draft, and a conditional pick in 2010.

Sheppard was made expendable by the Eagles’ signing of Asante Samuel last off season and their resigning of Joselio Hansen this year.

The two time Pro Bowler is expected to be back in the starting lineup for the Jets, and his performance will determine what draft pick the Jets give up in next year’s draft. The pick is reported to be no lower than the 4th round, but could be as high as the 2nd.

Broncos Continue Overhaul, Lock Up Dawkins

Ben Cook — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:15:50 +0000

The Denver Broncos have reportedly finalized their deal with former Eagle, Brian Dawkins.

Yesterday, the Broncos jumped into free agency in a hurry, signing 5 free agents. Today, they decided to relax, inking just three more players to free agent deals.

Dawkins, the long time Eagle safety, received a five year deal, worth $17 million ($7.2 million guaranteed) and includes incentives that could tack an extra $10 million onto the contract.

The Broncos also signed ex-Colt, Darrell Reid to a three year deal worth $6.8 million and the former Browns’ Andra Davis to a two year agreement.

The three signings today continue the defensive overhaul of a Bronco team that collapsed late last season, losing their final three games of the season, allowing the San Diego Chargers to take the AFC West crown. In the deciding game with the Chargers, the Broncos defense gave up 289 yards and 5 TD’s on the ground, losing in embarassing fashion 52-21.

With this flood of signings, Denver is obviously trying to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

Broncos Sign Buckhalter, Arrington and Gaffney

Ben Cook — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:59:15 +0000

The Denver Broncos filled several needs in the first day of the free agent signing period, inking running backs Correll Buckhalter and J.J. Arrington and wide receiver Jabar Gaffney.

The team is also reportedly close to a deal with longtime Eagle safety, Brian Dawkins, who’s on his way to Denver to visit the team.

Buckhalter and Arrington have spent thee majority of their careers as backups, but will likely split the carries in Denver’s backfield. Gaffney, the former Patriot wideout, was inked to a 4 year $10 million deal and will give Jay Cutler another reliable target alongside Brandon Marshall and impressive rookie Eddie Royal.

The Broncos also signed former Dolphin safety Renaldo Hill and Patriots long snapper Lonie Paxton in a busy day of free agent spending.