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Raiders Lock Up Asomugha
Raiders Lock Up Asomugha
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 ...
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
Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
sfgate.com — 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 ... (more) Raiders sign Asomugha to NFL's top salary
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