July 2011

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Burress signs 1-year deal with Jets (AP): Stuck in prison and his NFL career derailed, Plaxico Burress insisted he’d be back one day. Rex Ryan and the New York Jets are giving him that second chance. “I’m just grateful,” a confident yet humble Burress said Sunday night. “I’m excited about the opportunity and I’m going to give them everything I’ve got because they put their trust in me to be able to come in… Yahoo! Sports – NFL News [+] Umenyiora’s holdout lasts one day, but unhappiness still there: Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora has ended his holdout after one day and reported to the New York Giants. NFL.com [+] Eagles still dealing, give DL Jenkins five-year, $25M pact: Cullen Jenkins, come on down. You’re the next big-name player acquisition in Philadelphia, which quickly is building a star-studded roster, not to mention a strong case to be considered the NFC favorite. NFL.com [+] Colts pay their man: Manning agrees to five-year, $90M pact: The Colts wanted to make Peyton Manning the NFL’s highest-paid player. But the QB took a five-year, $ 90 million deal, leaving money on the table so the team can sign other players. NFL.com [+] Quick turnaround: Burress meets with Steelers: The Pittsburgh Steelers met with free-agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress Saturday morning. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Colts sign Manning to five-year, $90 million deal: Peyton Manning has a new long-term deal in time to report to training camp. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Eagles sign former Packers DL Jenkins (AP): The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins to a five-year contract on Saturday and traded former defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft. Jenkins is the fifth major acquisition for the Eagles, who signed free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on Friday. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News [+] Sources: Peyton agrees to 5-year, $90M deal: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has agreed to a five-year deal for $ 90 million. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Sources: Peyton agrees to 5-year, $90M deal: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has agreed to a five-year deal for $ 90 million. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Cutler ready to move on with Bears camp after rough stretch: No stranger to criticism, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler wasn’t sure how to react to the barrage that hit him during the NFC championship game. He now shrugs it off. NFL.com [+]