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Lechler's in, is Asomugha next?
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...
Asomugha lands complex three-year deal with Raiders
blogs.nfl.com — 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. (more) Asomugha lands complex three-year deal with Raiders
Oakland Raiders give Nnamdi Asomugha unprecedented contract
Oakland Raiders give Nnamdi Asomugha unprecedented contract
sports.espn.go.com — The Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him... the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. (more) Oakland Raiders give Nnamdi Asomugha unprecedented contract
Asomugha, Raiders on verge of multi-million deal
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. (more) Asomugha, Raiders on verge of multi-million deal
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NFL offseason link dump: Suggs tagged, long-term contract for Asomugha coming?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — ... - The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Raiders could be close to re-signing top free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a long-term contract. ...

Raiders Close to Signing Asomugha
FanHouse — ... Earlier in the day, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee offered up a quick report that a deal could be close. Now, Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated claims Asomugha's agent, ...

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