Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Lewis to division rival; Horn to Atlanta?

DEFINITE/ALMOST DEFINITE HAPPENINGS

Lewis to Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns have signed halfback Jamal Lewis to a one-year contract. The 27-year old Lewis rushed for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns last season with the Baltimore Ravens. He is four years removed from his 2,000+ yard season (2,066).

Falcons close to landing Horn
The Atlanta Falcons look to be on the verge of bolstering their problematic wide receiving corps, as they are working on a deal with 11-year veteran Joe Horn. Nothing is finalized yet, but all signs point to Horn becoming a Falcon soon. Horn missed the last six games of the 2006-07 campaign due to a nagging groin injury. He hauled in 37 catches for 679 yards and four scores. Horn totaled 1,399 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2004-05. He has played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

Graham signs with Broncos
The Denver Broncos have signed tight end Daniel Graham to a five-year, $30 million contract. The 28-year old Graham caught 21 balls for 235 yards last year. His best season came during the 2003-04 campaign, when he recorded 38 receptions for 409 yards and four touchdowns.

Giants reach preliminary agreement with Scott
The New York Giants have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with defensive tackle Ian Scott. The 25-year old Scott had 22 tackles for the Bears last season.

RUMORS

Bly wants out of Denver
Just six days after the Broncos traded for cornerback Dre' Bly, the 29-year old already wants out. Potential suitors include the Washington Redskins and the Giants. Bly had 54 tackles, three interceptions, and forced four fumbles last season.

Briggs on the trade block; Giants interested?
After linebacker Lance Briggs expressed his frustration with the Chicago Bears' organization, the Bears have reportedly put him on the trade block. The Giants, a team that was prepared to pursue the 26-year old Briggs had the Bears not applied the franchise tag to him before he could test free agency, appear to be interested. Chicago is reportedly looking for multiple draft picks, preferably three, in return.

Giants also interested in Edwards, Rhodes, Curtis
The Giants have been quiet throughout the first week of free agency, but it seems like they may make a move soon. They are looking at linebacker Donnie Edwards, halfback Dominic Rhodes, and wide receiver Kevin Curtis. Some sources say that it is only a matter of time before New York signs Rhodes. They are also very open to signing Edwards as long as the price is right. Curtis met with the Giants today.

McGahee appears to be headed to Baltimore
A league source is stating that Buffalo Bills' halfback Willis McGahee may be on the verge of being traded to the Ravens. There are a couple of teams that still have a shot at acquiring the 26-year old McGahee, but Baltimore is currently the clear frontrunner. The deal may be McGahee to the Ravens in exchange for a second and fifth-round draft pick.


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