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- Moss not tabbed Pats' franchise player (AP)
The New England Patriots did not designate Randy Moss as a franchise player Thursday, but there was no word from the team on whether they had reached a contract agreement with the wide receiver or are allowing him to become a free agent. Teams had until 4 p.m. to designate one player as a franchise player if they wished.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:52:00 PST - Browns, RB Lewis agree to 3-year deal (AP)
Running back Jamal Lewis has agreed to terms on a three-year contract to stay with the Cleveland Browns. Lewis was to become an unrestricted free agent next week. But the Browns, who went 10-6 and barely missed the playoffs last season, didn't want to risk losing the bruising back after he rushed for more than 1,300 yards.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:46:48 PST - NFL considering change to playoff seeds (AP)
The NFL is considering changing the postseason so seeding would be based on records rather than division titles. That won't avoid instances like the one last season when Cleveland missed the playoffs and Tennessee made it by beating Indianapolis backups. But competition committee members agreed Thursday that changing the seeding guidelines would result in fewer such situations.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:49:57 PST - Cowboys use franchise tag on S Hamlin (AP)
The Dallas Cowboys designated Ken Hamlin their franchise player on Thursday, locking up the Pro Bowl safety through at least next season. The move essentially means Hamlin has a one-year contract at the average base salary of the top five safeties in the NFL: $4.4 million. It also keeps the unrestricted free agent off the market and extends the window to negotiate a long-term contract.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:51:07 PST - Panthers release RB DeShaun Foster (AP)
The Carolina Panthers released starting running back DeShaun Foster on Thursday, a move that clears salary-cap space and opens the door for DeAngelo Williams to become the team's featured back. Foster, Carolina's second-round pick in 2002, never rushed for more than 897 yards in six seasons plagued by fumbles and injuries.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:49:57 PST - Seahawks put franchise tag on CB Trufant (AP)
The Seattle Seahawks officially made their initial move to keep Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant from free agency by designating him as their franchise player for 2008 on Thursday. The team announced that Trufant is still free to negotiate with any other team when free agency begins March 1. That means Seattle used the non-exclusive franchise tag, which allows the Seahawks to match any offer or...
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:54:10 PST - Union files grievance on team debt limit (AP)
The NFL players' union filed a grievance against the league Thursday, charging the owners colluded by reducing the debt ceiling for every team by 20 percent. The union said the reduction coincides with what in 2010 could be a year without a salary cap. The filing is the latest discord between the league and the NFL Players Association over the contract extension agreed to in March 2006.
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