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As the 2009 NFL free agency signing period began, the Washington Redskins wasted no time improving their defense. Mere hours after re-signing defensive back DeAngelo Hall to a new deal, the Skins signed a player many felt was the most coveted free agent available on the market this offseason — former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. In doing so, NFL history was made on two levels because Albert is now the league’s first $100 million defensive player. He signed a seven-year, $100 million deal. That includes $41 million guaranteed in the first three years …read more

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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

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The Oakland Raiders continue to be involved in the unfathomable. After giving cornerback DeAngelo Hall his walking papers and $8 million for eight games, the team will now be without receiver Javon Walker who will have season-ending surgery on his ankle after eight games. He walks limps away with $13 million even though he had a colossally disappointing 15 catches for 196 yards and one touchdown during that time. Unbelievable.
Source: SFGate.com

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As predicted, former Oakland Raiders defensive back DeAngelo Hall wasn’t on the free agent market for long. DeAngelo agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins today and if he passes a physical, he’ll be in uniform for the Redskins-Cowboys game November 16. The Skins are on a bye this weekend. DeAngelo’s agent, Joel Segal, was the only one offering a comment:
“He’s excited to be coming home, he’s a Virginia Tech guy.”
DeAngelo should compliment a Redskins secondary that includes top-notch DBs like Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot and Shawn Springs. They’ve all had their share of injuries …read more

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Former Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall cleared waivers today. No team made a claim on him (big surprise) which means he’s now an unrestricted free agent. Interested? Apparently the Giants, Saints, Redskins, Steelers and Patriots are. Naturally, DeAngelo’s not going to get anything close to what he received in Oakland, but he’s not playing for the money anymore, right?
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As anticipated, Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall was released by the team today. NFL.com reported “DeAngelo was practical, saying he understood and was not angry.” Of course he understands. My guess is he’s elated to get out of the black hole:
“This is a blessing. I have learned it’s not all about the money. I’ve learned now it’s more about the team. Ain’t all money good money. I took the bait. I went for the money and I didn’t research the situation. But I don’t think I would trade this for the world. Just to meet …read more

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Nothing coming out of the Oakland Raiders organization really surprises me anymore. Therefore, while I was not anticipating the team releasing their biggest offseason acquisition, they are, in fact, ready to give cornerback DeAngelo Hall his walking papers. And I’m not shocked. The whole situation was supposed to hit the fan today, but the Raiders are apparently putting it off until tomorrow for some reason.
If DeAngelo is cut (and all signs are pointing to exactly that happening), he will have made $8 million for his eight games with the Raiders. Yeah, I know. As …read more

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As expected (maybe even sooner), the Oakland Raiders are ready to acquire defensive back DeAngelo Hall from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for the Raiders’ second round pick in the upcoming 2008 NFL Draft. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet, but expectations are in the neighborhood of CB Asanti Samuel’s recent six-year, $57 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Raiders are still finalizing the contract, but according to an ESPN.com report, there’s already an agreement in principle.
Finally, Oakland is making sense. I haven’t agreed with some of their …read more

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Atlanta Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall was fined $100,000 today for his on-the-field penalties and off-the-field tirades this past Sunday in a game the Falcons lost almost directly as a result. I mentioned a couple days ago that DeAngelo would be fined. I just didn’t expect this much of a penalty. I think this punishment is a bit overboard. But the Falcons are very clearly sending a message that this type of behavior will not be tolerated in what has already been a very difficult season.
D-Hall was definitely in the wrong. He knows …read more

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Atlanta Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall faces some substantial discipline following his on-field and sideline meltdown yesterday in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. DeAngelo was flagged three times for 67 yards on Carolina’s game-tying third quarter drive. The Panthers would go on to win the game 27-20. This was definitely out of character for DeAngelo who I consider to be one of the NFL’s top defensive backs and a guy who cares about the image of the league. The Falcons are already is deep trouble at 0-3. And with a home game against …read more