Arizona Cardinals 03/02/2007 8:46 AMThe Arizona Republic reports the Cardinals extended a tender offer to starting C Nick Leckey, retaining his rights for the 2007 season. The Cardinals gave Leckey the second-lowest tender, assuring him of a salary of $1.3 million.Read more
New York Giants 03/02/2007 8:16 AMThe Star-Ledger reports OL Shaun O'Hara is staying home. The Hillsborough native and the Giants reached an agreement on a new contract last night about two hours before the start of free agency, according to one of his agents, Tony Agnone. The former Rutgers lineman will remain in East Rutherford to be the team's starting center after agreeing to a five-year contract worth up to $19 million. The deal includes a $7.5 million signing bonus and will pay O'Hara $12 million over the first three years. "I didn't hurt my team by commanding huge, over-the-top numbers," O'Hara said. "I feel like we've both kind of won. I'm really glad to have the deal done so I can focus on football and not the business side of things." "I would say right now he's about as fired up as possible," Agnone said last night. The news came minutes before the Giants began talking to other free agents, including Colts RB Dominic Rhodes. According to someone who has spoken to Rhodes, the six-year veteran will visit the Giants today. The person requested anonymity because of the private nature of free-agent negotiations. The Giants are also expected to pursue two Eagles defensive backs: CB Rod Hood and S Michael Lewis. Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo worked with both players while serving as Philly's secondary coach.Read more
New York Jets 03/02/2007 8:11 AMThe Star-Ledger reports on the eve of what figures to be a quiet start to free agency for the Jets, the club made a big splash yesterday by announcing the signing of WR Jerricho Cotchery to a contract extension. Cotchery, who will be entering his fourth NFL season, signed a five-year extension believed to be worth slightly more than $20 million, with a $7 million signing bonus. He was entering the final year of his four-year deal.Read more
Miami Dolphins 03/02/2007 8:09 AMThe Palm Beach Post reports the Dolphins are expected to part ways with several more players, including backup QB Joey Harrington, to position themselves for deals in the coming weeks. The question now is: Whom will Miami pursue? The Dolphins are expected to be hot on the trail of San Diego OG Kris Dielman, who played for HC Cam Cameron the past two seasons in San Diego and at Indiana University. The Chargers reportedly will not re-sign the 6-foot-4, 310-pound Dielman, who made $1.573 million last season.Read more
