‘HAWKS SIGN TRUFANT

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Seattle Seahawks Sign Marcus Trufant
Published 3/26/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money, $28 million over the first three years and $34 million over the first four. As a practical matter, Trufant is virtually guaranteed to make the $28 million over the first three years, before his 30th birthday. ...

Seahawks, Trufant Agree to Six-Year Deal
Published 3/26/2008 by Doug Farrar at Football Outsiders
... As first reported by PFT’s Mike Florio , the Seahawks have agreed to terms with cornerback Marcus Trufant, the first-time Pro Bowler who was designated the team’s franchise player this year. The deal is estimated to be for six years and about $50 million, with $20 million guaranteed and $28 million over the first three years. Good deal for both sides, really — the Seahawks take Trufant’s $9.465 million franchise cap hit off the books for something far more reasonable, and the Washington State grad and Tacoma native stays home. This may allow the Seahawks to sign linebacker ...

Trufant signed to 6 year $50 million deal
Published 3/26/2008 by notor <info@fieldgulls.com> at Field Gulls: Front Page Posts
Update: Isn't this community great? Thanks to notor for breaking the news. Looks like a fair contract. Good for the Seahawks, good for Tru. Marcus Trufant Retro will be up shortly. http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/03/26/hawks-sign-trufant/ 20 million in guaranteed money, 34 million over the first 4 years. Glad that's all over and done with, I'm not sure exactly how much cap room this saves us but we shouldn't have any problems signing draft picks and whatnot now. As for the contract itself, I think it's a pretty good deal for the franchise, in that ...