blogs.nfl.com - 2/19/2009
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Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha signed a three-year deal that is worth a minimum of $45 million and could reach $50 million, a league source said. It's a complex contract that the NFL had to sift through and approve, and it has.
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sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 2/19/2009
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sportsillustrated.cnn.com —
Nnamdi Asomugha and the Oakland Raiders are on
the verge of a landmark contract that could bring...
the All-Pro cornerback $26 million, at least, in guarantees over the next two years, a source familiar with the negotiations said today.
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Asomugha, Raiders on verge of multi-million deal
blogs.nfl.com - 2/19/2009
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blogs.nfl.com —
Jerry Porter likely will rejoin the Oakland Raiders,
with whom he played from 2000 to 2007, before...
departing last year for a six-year, $30 million contract from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Will Porter be back in Raiders black?
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RAIDERS STRIKE A DEAL WITH ASOMUGHA
ProFootballTalk.com —
The Oakland Raiders have locked up Pro Bowl cornerback Nmandi Asomugha with a three-year contract worth at least $45 million, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Citing a league source, Schefter reports that Asomugha’s deal could be worth as much as $50 million. Under the language of the contract, Asomugha is slated to make $28.5 million during the first two years of the deal. That money is all guaranteed. There’s an option in Year 3 of the deal where the Raiders would have to pay Asomugha either the average of the top five quarterback salaries or $16.875 million. ...
Free Agency Shake and Bake - Boldin, Gross, Asomugha
Windy City Gridiron —
... Nnamdi Asomugha - Asomugha signed a new deal with the Oakland Raiders. The deal is worth a minimum of 45 million for three years. The deal could go as high as 50. ...
Raiders re-sign Asomugha to complex three-year contract
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
... The Oakland Raiders have managed to re-sign cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a three-year contract, but as Adam Schefter from NFL.com writes, the are some complexities to the deal. ...
A complex deal for these complex times
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
... , while another reports it as only three. After two years, he cannot be given the dreaded franchise tag and is to be paid a salary comparable to the NFL’s golden boys, yet he’ll most likely never receive a deal to endorse credit cards or sports drinks. The language of this contract is vague. The full contractual details, I’m sure, will be revealed sooner than ...
Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Looking For A Replacement Already Edition
Music City Miracles —
... Highly coveted cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha signed a weird, but huge, 3 year deal with the Raiders worth between $45 and $50 million. I'm glad we didn't have to ggo that high with Cort's extension before the season. Why's Nnamdi's contract so weird? Check this convoluted mess out: ...
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RAIDERS STRIKE A DEAL WITH ASOMUGHA
profootballtalk.com 2/19/2009 — The Oakland Raiders have locked up Pro Bowl cornerback Nmandi Asomugha with a three-year contract worth at least $45 million, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Citing a league source, Schefter reports that Asomugha’s deal could be worth as ...
RAIDERS, ASOMUGHA CLOSING IN ON A DEAL
profootballtalk.com 2/19/2009 — Multiple outlets are reporting that the Oakland Raiders and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha are working toward a long-term deal, which would allow the team to not apply the franchise tag to him for a second straight season.
Last night (at or about the same ...
Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
sfgate.com 2/20/2009 — Raiders owner Al Davis did just that Thursday, re-signing the Pro Bowl starter to a staggering three-year $45.3 million contract with $28.5 million of it guaranteed. Asomugha could not be reached for comment. Raiders coach Tom Cable is just glad they ...
Raiders Give CB Asomugha Richest DB Deal in NFL History
nflgridirongab.com 2/19/2009 —
The Raiders today reached a deal with stud cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. He signs a deal worth $45.3 million over three-years. ESPN’s John Clayton is reporting that Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal ...
Raiders Lock Up Asomugha
viewfrommyseats.com 2/19/2009 — It’s unclear the actual terms of the deal, but all we know is that the Raiders have locked up Nnamdi Asomugha for a long time. Contradicting reports put the deal at either a 3-year or 6-year deal; regardless, he’ll be in Oakland next season. For an organization that’s in complete ...
Lechler's in, is Asomugha next?
sacbee.com 2/19/2009 — Shane Lechler had plenty of reasons to want to leave Oakland. *The Raiders have been among the worst teams in the NFL since 2003. *Chances are the Raiders will miss the playoffs again in 2009. *Since Jon Gruden was traded...
Raiders re-sign Asomugha to monster new deal
msn.foxsports.com 2/20/2009 — All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, avoiding the franchise tag by agreeing to a three-year contract that's thought to be the richest ever given to a defensive back.
Can Raiders take the next step?
ibabuzz.com 2/19/2009 — With Shane Lechler in the bag, the Raiders can focus their attention on getting Nnamdi Asomugha signed to a long-term contract.
The Raiders would love to lower the cap figure of $11.7 million that would accompany a franchise tag, possibly even ...
Asomugha, Raiders on verge of deal
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 2/19/2009 — Nnamdi Asomugha and the Oakland Raiders are on the verge of a landmark contract that could bring the All-Pro cornerback $26 million, at least, in guarantees over the next two years, a source familiar with the negotiations said today.
Raiders CB Asomugha Thinks Team Will Tag Him
nflgridirongab.com 2/12/2009 —
With free agency starting up in a about two weeks, it looks like the Raiders are going to make sure they do not lose their best defensive player - CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Today’s SF Chronicle says that the team is likley to throw the tag on him, and the CB thinks that they will put the tag ...
