Indianapolis Colts 07/27/2007 1:45 PMThe Indianapolis Star reports now all WR Anthony Gonzalez needs to worry about is catching passes from QB Peyton Manning. The Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick, the 32nd overall selection in the April NFL draft, took care of his business off the field Thursday by signing a five-year, $7.5 million contract. "Anthony is very excited to put this behind him and have the ability to concentrate on what he loves, and that's football,'' said Mike McCartney, Gonzalez's agent. "I have to say the Colts did a very good job of negotiating in good faith.''Read more
Carolina Panthers 07/27/2007 1:43 PMThe Charlotte Observer reports the Carolina Panthers signed 2007 second-round draft pick Dwayne Jarrett, a wide receiver from Southern California, today. Jarrett, who is expected to battle for a starting job opposite Steve Smith with the release of WR Keyshawn Johnson, agreed to a four-year deal worth a total of $3.825 million.Read more
Kansas City Chiefs 07/27/2007 1:41 PMThe Kansas City Star reports RB Larry Johnson followed through on his threat to hold out from training camp when he and the Chiefs couldnât agree on terms of a contract extension. No surprise there. The revelation was that the Chiefs havenât made a new contract offer to Johnson in almost two months.Read more
Houston Texans 07/27/2007 1:36 PMAP reports WR Keenan McCardell is heading home. McCardell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. McCardell, who played with San Diego the last three seasons, told the Houston Chronicle he had numerous offers and left some money on the table to sign with his hometown team. The one-year contract, which will be officially signed Friday, is worth $860,000.Read more
