Oakland Raiders 02/29/2008 9:03 PMESPN’s John Clayton reports S Gibril Wilson was one of the upset winners at Super Bowl XLII as a member of the underdog New York Giants, who beat the New England Patriots. On Friday, during the first day of free agency, Wilson pulled an even bigger upset. Wilson agreed to a staggering six-year, $39-million deal with the Oakland Raiders that includes $16 million in guarantees and will pay him $19.5 million over the first three years. The deal allowed Wilson to become the third-highest paid safety in football behind Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bob Sanders of the Indianapolis Colts.Read more
New York Jets 02/29/2008 9:00 PMESPN.com reports the New York Jets and OG Alan Faneca have tentatively agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal that includes roughly $23 million in guarantees, ESPN's Michael Smith reports. Faneca is expected to travel to New York this weekend, when the deal will be finalized. The Jets plan to play Faneca at left guard.Read more
Philadelphia Eagles 02/29/2008 8:57 PMThe Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have signed unrestricted free agent CB Asante Samuel to a six-year contract. Regarded as one the league’s most sought-after free agents in 2008, Samuel has led the NFL with 16 interceptions over the past two years.Read more
Jacksonville Jaguars 02/29/2008 2:13 PMThe Florida Times-Union reports the Jaguars have given three-time Pro Bowl DT Marcus Stroud permission to seek a trade, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who added Thursday that "there are some teams that are interested." Rosenhaus didn't name specific teams or what the Jaguars' asking price might be. The Jaguars also appear to be in discussions with the Detroit Lions to acquire defensive tackle Shaun Rogers, according to a league source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because such moves can't officially be transacted until today, which is the start of the NFL's new year. Detroit reportedly wants a second- or third-round draft pick as compensation for Rogers.Read more
