St. Louis Rams 07/27/2007 1:34 PMESPNâs Chris Mortensen reports St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger, who skipped a mandatory meeting Thursday when the team reported to training camp, has agreed in principle to a six-year, $62.5 million contract that secures his future in St. Louis beyond 2007. Bulger's new deal includes $26.5 million in guaranteed money, sources said. He participated in the team's first on-field practice Friday morning after missing Thursday's meeting meeting when the Rams reported to camp.Read more
Houston Texans 07/27/2007 10:30 AMESPNâs Len Pasquarelli reports the Houston Texans have agreed to contract terms with DT Amobi Okoye, the youngest player ever selected in the modern-era draft, and the 10th player chosen overall in this year's NFL draft. Okoye, 19 when he was drafted and 20 as of last month, will sign a six-year contract that will void to five seasons if he reaches certain performance thresholds. The deal has a maximum value of $17.7 million and includes $12.8 million in bonuses.Read more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 07/27/2007 10:29 AMCBS Sportsline.com reports DE Simeon Rice's run with Tampa Bay as one of the NFL's most prolific pass rushers is over. The Buccaneers released the 12th-year pro, whose 121 career sacks rank second among active players behind Michael Strahan, on Thursday night, only hours after signing his replacement -- first-round draft pick Gaines Adams -- to a six-year, $46 million contract.Read more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 07/27/2007 10:28 AMCBS Sportsline.com reports Tampa Bay's DE Gaines Adams agreed Thursday to a six-year, $46 million deal that enabled him to report to training camp on time.Read more
