Instead of following the Patriots, 49ers and Packers to place franchise tag on nose tackles, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned to tag kicker Jeff Reed as they have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton in time before the deadline for franchise tag.
According to ESPN reports, the Steelers signed contract both with Hampton and director of football operations Kevin Colbert. Thus Reed will not become free agent but stay in Steelers jersey with a three-year and $21 million contract that also includes $11 million guaranteed money.
The Steelers should be happy to be able to retain both key players. Nine-year veteran Hampton had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season and is expected to remain a Steeler for his rest of career. Eight-year veteran Reed made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season. Their staying makes Steelers fan be hopeful that their beloved team will win more Super Bowl rings.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
CB Robinson ended his relationship with Texans
After spending all of his six seasons with the Houston Texans, cornerback Dunta Robinson thins it is time to say goodbye and he declared Wednesday that he will not play under franchise tag again in Texans jersey for 2010 season but to find new chance in free agents market.
Robinson disclosed his plans Wednesday in e-mail to KRIV-TV of Houston and the Houston Chronicle, saying that his departure is unsurprising “when you are dealing with a tough business like the NFL.” He also thanked Texans management and the city of Houston for their support in the Email. Texans general manager Rick Smith expressed appreciation his contributions in reply.
Robinson was the Texans’ first-round draft pick in 2004 and has been the team’s career leader in interceptions. Last season he was retained by the Texans with franchise tag and was paid almost $10 million for that.
Robinson disclosed his plans Wednesday in e-mail to KRIV-TV of Houston and the Houston Chronicle, saying that his departure is unsurprising “when you are dealing with a tough business like the NFL.” He also thanked Texans management and the city of Houston for their support in the Email. Texans general manager Rick Smith expressed appreciation his contributions in reply.
Robinson was the Texans’ first-round draft pick in 2004 and has been the team’s career leader in interceptions. Last season he was retained by the Texans with franchise tag and was paid almost $10 million for that.
Packers NT Pickett could be the next to receiver franchise tag
The first two players to receiver franchise tags of this season have been two nose tackles: the New England Patriots Vince Wilfork and San Francisco 49ers Aubrayo Franklin. And the third one would be very likely to be also a nose tackle: Green Bay Packers NT Ryan Pickett and other teams could also follow the first three teams to use franchise tag for nose tackles.
According recent reports, the Packers could use the franchise tag on Pickett before the Thursday deadline for it as the negotiation about a long-term extension is still going on. A franchise tag will cost the Packers $7.003 million for having Pickett play football in Packers jerseys in 2010 season but will allow them to take time to consider Pickett’s demands for the contract extension.
Other reports have said that the Pittsburgh Steelers will also use franchise tag to retain their nose tackle Casey Hampton if contract negation does not go well by Thursday. And it is expected more teams will use the franchise tag along with the threat of a work stoppage in 2011 to retain their valuable players. If there is no football in 2011, the $7 million pay for franchise tag will be the only money an NFL player could earn in two years.
According recent reports, the Packers could use the franchise tag on Pickett before the Thursday deadline for it as the negotiation about a long-term extension is still going on. A franchise tag will cost the Packers $7.003 million for having Pickett play football in Packers jerseys in 2010 season but will allow them to take time to consider Pickett’s demands for the contract extension.
Other reports have said that the Pittsburgh Steelers will also use franchise tag to retain their nose tackle Casey Hampton if contract negation does not go well by Thursday. And it is expected more teams will use the franchise tag along with the threat of a work stoppage in 2011 to retain their valuable players. If there is no football in 2011, the $7 million pay for franchise tag will be the only money an NFL player could earn in two years.
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