Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
RAIDERS, ASOMUGHA CLOSING IN ON A DEAL
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 time that the hamster that powers the ...
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
Comments
Blog Reactions

Kickoff - “Rare” Edition
DGDB&D: a Texans blog. — ... CST today: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6270212.html Poppin’ Caps is Assess: Matt’s not a big fan, but I am increasingly liking Mike Florio.  He was on our side with the whole Fuck Jared Allen thing, and he can laugh at himself.  So, I’m gonna give him props on the link that it looks like Marvin Harrison is gone in Indy. Damnz: Time to put those Nnamdi dreams on hold…forever. Wha?: Rooting against the BE-SFs is made ...

Related Content
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.
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 ...
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 close to signing Asomugha to long-term deal
sportingnews.com 2/19/2009 — The Oakland Raiders are "closer and closer" to signing Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a long...
UPDATED: Asomugha Re-signed
footballoutsiders.com 2/20/2009 — The Raiders are, apparently, finalizing a contract at the moment with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha that would pay Asomugha $26 million in guaranteed money over the first two years. read more
Asomugha signs 3 year deal with Raiders
thephinsider.com 2/19/2009 — Asomugha signs 3 year deal with Raiders John Clayton is reporting that Nnamdi Asomugha signed a 3 year, $45 million (and could reach $50 million) deal to remain a Raider. There goes another player from free agency.
Oakland Raider News: Asomugha signed
tfdssports.com 2/19/2009 — The Oakland Raiders continued their smart offseason by signing Nnamdi Asomugha to a three year deal. To be sure, this is a big money deal, but it is undoubtedly structured so that his cap number for 2009 will be less than his franchise tag figure of $11.5 million would have been.
Asomugha Thinks the Raiders will Tag Him
raidersgab.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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Goodbye My Man, Ronald CurryBleacher Report - NFL 2/19/2009
Ronald Curry, it has a been a long time. I wish it didn't have to end like this. But the end has come for one of my favorite Raiders in the past decade. I remember when you came out as a sixth round pick, and we kept moving you around until you ...
Oakland Raiders Make Shane Lechler Highest Paid Punter In NFLBleacher Report - NFL 2/19/2009
NFL.com, the San Francisco Chronicle and other Bay Area papers are reporting today that the Oakland Raiders have signed Shane Lechler to a four year contract that makes Lechler the highest paid punter in the NFL.  While many doubted the ...
Oakland Raiders Sign Nnamdi Asomugha to Six-Year Contract with $28M GuaranteedBleacher Report - NFL 2/19/2009
Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated reported the Oakland Raiders completed another one of its offseason goals by signing All-Pro Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a six-year contract that has at least $28.5 Million guaranteed in the first two years (2009 ...
Nnamdi Asomugha Gets the Deal: Raiders in LuckBleacher Report - NFL 2/19/2009
The Raiders have done it! They didn’t have to use a franchise tag on All-Star Nnamdi Asomugha, signing him to a three-year, $45 million dollar deal, with two years guaranteed at $28 million. The contract worked out perfectly with Asomugha  ...
Raiders reach three-year deal with All-Pro CB AsomughaUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 2/19/2009
All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, avoiding the franchise tag by agreeing to ...