It's Official: Brett Favre Returns For 2010

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 18-Aug-10 @ 12:30 PM PT

The Vikings convinced Brett Favre to return for a 20th NFL season. As NFL Network's Scott Hanson first reported Tuesday afternoon, the veteran signal caller boarded a plane headed to the Twin Cities after three Vikings players, Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson and Ryan Longwell, went to visit Favre in Mississippi and convince him to return. According to NFL Network's Rich Eisen, Hutchi ...

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Andre Johnson Becomes NFL's Highest Paid WR

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 05-Aug-10 @ 23:20 PM PT

Andre Johnson is now the highest paid receiver in the league after signing a two-year contract extension that was worth $38.5 million with $13 million guaranteed, according to the Houston Chronicle. As National Football Post staffer Aaron Wilson pointed out, including the five years and $35 million remaining from his original deal, Johnson's total compensation is $73.5 million over seven years for an annual average compensation of $ ...

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Chargers Make Gates NFL's Highest-Paid TE

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 29-Jul-10 @ 0:05 AM PT

As The National Football Post's Aaron Wilson framed it, "The San Diego Chargers aren't doing any business at this time with wide receiver Vincent Jackson, offensive tackle Marcus McNeill and linebacker Shawne Merriman. "Their coffers are not closed, though, to six-time Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates. ..." He's now under contract through 2015. According to NFL.com, Gates' deal is worth ...

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Owens Signs With Bengals; Bryant's Knee An Issue?

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 27-Jul-10 @ 15:05 PM PT

As Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio first reported, receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to terms with the Bengals. Both Florio and ESPN insider Adam Schefter are reporting that Owens will receive a base salary of $2 million with the ability to earn up to another $2 million in incentives. The incentives are said to be based on receptions, yards and touchdowns. For what it's worth, new teammate and fellow wide receiver

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Chris Johnson, Titans Agree To Terms On New Deal

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 19-Jul-10 @ 13:45 PM PT

As first reported by Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio, the Tennessee Titans and running back Chris Johnson have agreed to terms on a new contract that solves the financial problems between team and player. At least for 2010. According to Florio, the arrangement will pay Johnson more money this year, with no additional years being added to the contract. Johnson currently is signed through 2012. ESPN insider Adam Schefter

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Jackson's Suspension Only One Concern With Chargers WR

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 03-Jul-10 @ 14:45 PM PT

As ESPN insider Adam Schefter first reported earlier this week, the NFL suspended Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson three games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The three-game suspension can be reduced upon appeal, but subsequent reports have indicated Jackson doesn't plan to appeal. He pleaded guilty in February to driving under the influence, his second conviction. Jackson's suspension could be a moot point, however. ...

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Favre Has Ankle Repaired Clearing Way For 2010 Return

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 21-May-10 @ 16:45 PM PT

In what's clearly the best indication he plans to return for the 2010 season, Brett Favre has undergone the ankle surgery he needed to return as the Vikings starting quarterback this year. ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Favre had the required surgery Friday morning. Mortensen's report comes shortly after news of the procedure was first broken by Scout.com's< ...

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The Russell Era Comes To An End In Oakland

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 06-May-10 @ 20:30 PM PT

In a move that should surprise nobody, the Raiders released former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Thursday, ending a three-year tenure marked by his high salary and unproductive play on the field. Senior executive John Herrera told the Associated Press about the move and said that "we wish him well." The decision came less than two weeks after Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington to take over at quarterback ...

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Steven Jackson Coming Off Minor Back Surgery

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 04-May-10 @ 23:15 PM PT

As St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat writer Jim Thomas first reported Tuesday night, Steven Jackson underwent back surgery in early April to repair a herniated disc he suffered in late November of last season. "It was a minor procedure," head coach Steve Spagnuolo told Thomas on Tuesday evening. "He feels great. It's really not a big deal." But Spagnuolo did say Jackson probably would be held out of at least the start of organized ...

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Favre Must Have Ankle Surgery To Play In 2010

Written By Bob Harris | Football Diehards | Posted 30-Apr-10 @ 8:45 AM PT

As ESPN.com's Ed Werder first reported this morning, Brett Favre has been informed he requires surgery on his left ankle to play the upcoming season for the Vikings, and the quarterback is deliberating whether to have the procedure or simply to end his 19-year NFL career by retiring. Favre, who would turn 41 during the 2010 season, told Werder the ankle injury that he suffered three months ago in the NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Sai ...

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