Brunell Gets New Contract
The Washington Redskins completed a new contract with veteran quarterback Mark Brunell yesterday, creating additional salary cap space and retaining the services of a player regarded highly by Coach Joe Gibbs. Brunell, 36, essentially halved his salary cap cost from its original $6.7 million figure, taking a pay cut to stay with the team for a fourth season. The team also released veteran tight end Christian Fauria, creating another $1 million in cap savings.