Bengals Tackle Andre Smith Ends Holdout
August 30, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Andre Smith, the sixth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, finally ended his 30-day training camp/preseason holdout and signed a contract today that could be worth as much as $42 million. It’s believed to be a complex deal based on playing time and options, but Andre got a four-year deal worth $26 million with $21 million guaranteed. Andre is expected to be at Bengals practice at Paul Brown Stadium this afternoon.
Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco reported via Twitter that the deal was done yesterday, but it took a few more hours of fine-tuning between Alvin Keels …read more
Redskins Keep DeAngelo Hall
February 27, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Washington Redskins
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Washington Redskins defensive back DeAngelo Hall kicked off the free agency signing period by re-signing with the Skins on a six-year, $54 million deal that includes $22.5 million guaranteed and $30 million in the first three seasons. This comes as no surprise. DeAngelo is still one of the best defensive backs in the NFL and his agents — Alvin Keels and Joel Segal — spent the past couple weeks negotiating with the Redskins to put the finishing touches on this deal to keep him in DC. And the Skins are rumored to be very interested …read more
