Around the NFL - 2011

[SD]

Profootballtalk.com reports the Panthers have agreed to terms with DE Charles Johnson on a six-year, $76 million contract, including a $30 million signing bonus.

[Rome]

Holy shtein.  Johnson's a nice player but what the farg is that?  He's started 20 whole games in the NFL and they give him a Julius Peppers deal.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Ravens re-signed OL Marhsall Yanda 5yrs $32M

Vikings signed WR Devin Aromashodu to a 1yr deal

[ice grillin you]

Holy shtein.  Johnson's a nice player but what the farg is that?  He's started 20 whole games in the NFL and they give him a Julius Peppers deal.

wonder how much this effects edwards number

[PhillyPhreak54]

The Jets have reached out to the camp of free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, according to two people informed of the communication between the sides. These people requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak for either side.

Asomugha, a star in Oakland, is the most coveted cornerback in this year's free agency class.

Paying for Asomugha may be a challenge for the Jets, who have Darrelle Revis under contract for $7 million this season plus an $18 million option bonus. But never say never with the Jets, who have to be enticed by the potential lockdown duo of Asomugha and Revis. They are also known for doing their due diligence

It's not clear how strong the Jets' interest is. On their list of their own free agents is Antonio Cromartie, who played well opposite Revis last year. Earlier today, the team contacted Cromartie.

Earlier today, ESPN reported that Asomugha might be willing to take less money to play for a contender, and that he would be interested in going somewhere where he could work on his intended post-playing career, acting. New York would fit both categories.

[Drunkmasterflex]

So when exactly does the craziest offseason in sports history begin?

[Diomedes]

when I get home from work tomorrow night, I expect to have a lot to read goddamnit.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Get a blackberry and get updates while you're ditch digging.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Posluszny is signing with JAX

Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA

Edit - Spikes signed with SD

[BigEd76]

ex-Panther TE Jeff King is apparently excited about Kolb, signs with AZ

[PhillyPhreak54]

Ike Taylor stays in PIT on a 4yr deal

[Diomedes]

Get a blackberry and get updates while you're ditch digging.

I have a smartphone but I can't stop to read email every time the thing beeps.  I have to actually work all day.

Besides, I like the anticipation.  I imagine coming home and seeing a slew of exciting threads like "Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia Eagle," or "Kevin Kolb, Washington taterskin"

[ice grillin you]

Posluszny is signing with JAX

Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA

Edit - Spikes signed with SD

i cant believe takeo spikes is still playing

[Zanshin]

Posluszny is signing with JAX

Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA

Edit - Spikes signed with SD

i cant believe takeo spikes is still playing

Most of him retired. His neck is going to stick around to finish things up this year.

[BigEd76]

Tyler Thigpen to Buffalo....3-yr deal