Baltimore Ravens 02/01/2007 12:54 PMThe Baltimore Sun reports The contract extension signed by Ravens HC Brian Billick two weeks ago is for one year and will pay him about $5.4 million, a league source said yesterday. That means Billick, who was entering the final year of his contract, is signed through the 2008 season. His two previous extensions with the Ravens were multi-year deals.Read more
Minnesota Vikings 02/01/2007 12:51 PMThe Pioneer Press reports Chicago Bears assistant Bob Babich said Wednesday that he is happy in his current position and that he has no interest in becoming the Vikings' defensive coordinator.Read more
Kansas City Chiefs 02/01/2007 12:46 PMThe Kansas City Star reports Chiefs RB Larry Johnsonâs representative has had some brief discussions with the club concerning a new contract, but Johnson isnât pressing the issue with ultimatums. âItâs something the team is looking to do, and weâre excited about the opportunity to do it,â said Johnsonâs agent, Alvin Keels, at a Super Bowl function on Wednesday. âWeâre just talking right now.â Johnson has three more years left on his original contract signed in 2003 that is scheduled to pay him $850,000 in 2007, far below market value for one of the NFLâs premier running backs.Read more