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That Guy · 03-11-2008, 07:23 PM

NFL | NFL Films lays off nearly 10 percent of employees
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:18:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports nearly 10 percent of the workers have been laid off of NFL Films, which has been documenting the league for over 40 years. The workers were told last week of the layoffs, according to The Philadelphia Daily News. The company has run into a number of difficulties recently, including the HBO network deciding not to renew "Inside the NFL" for next season.

Buccaneers | Dunn contract details
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:15:47 -0700

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent RB Warrick Dunn (Falcons) to a two-year deal worth $6 million, with $2 million in guaranteed money and $3 million in the first year of the deal.

Dolphins | K. Davis contract update
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:24:13 -0700

Updating a previous report, Albert Breer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Miami Dolphins signed free-agent SS Keith Davis (Cowboys) to a two-year deal worth $3.5 million.

Cardinals | Fitzgerald deal saves team cap space
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:44:30 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals will save $8.842 million in cap room after agreeing to terms on a four-year, $40 million contract with WR Larry Fitzgerald.

Cardinals | Fitzgerald contract details
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:38:21 -0700

Updating previous items, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will receive a $15 million signing bonus as part of a new four-year, $40 million contract. His base salary will be $2 million, giving him a $17 million payout in 2008. Fitzgerald has a $5 million option bonus in 2009. Over the four years of the contract, Fitzgerald will receive $30 million in guarantees.

Panthers | Team releases Hartwig
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:43:36 -0700

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports the Carolina Panthers released C Justin Hartwig Tuesday, March 11.

Browns | Team trying to extend Savage
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:08:30 -0700

Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports the Cleveland Browns and general manager Phil Savage are close to signing a long-term extension. Browns owner Randy Lerner said he and Savage have been discussing an extension since December 2007 and should have a deal finalized soon.

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That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Latest FA news from KFFL NFL \| NFL Films lays off nearly 10 percent of employees Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:18:38 -0700 The Associated Press reports nearly 10 percent of the workers have been laid off of NFL Films, which has been documenting the league for over 40 years. The workers were told last week of the layoffs, according to The Philadelphia Daily News. The company has run into a number of difficulties recently, including the HBO network deciding not to renew "Inside the NFL" for next season. Buccaneers \| Dunn contract details Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:15:47 -0700 Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent RB Warrick Dunn (Falcons) to a two-year deal worth $6 million, with $2 million in guaranteed money and $3 million in the first year of the deal. Dolphins \| K. Davis contract update Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:24:13 -0700 Updating a previous report, Albert Breer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Miami Dolphins signed free-agent SS Keith Davis (Cowboys) to a two-year deal worth $3.5 million. Cardinals \| Fitzgerald deal saves team cap space Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:44:30 -0700 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals will save $8.842 million in cap room after agreeing to terms on a four-year, $40 million contract with WR Larry Fitzgerald. Cardinals \| Fitzgerald contract details Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:38:21 -0700 Updating previous items, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will receive a $15 million signing bonus as part of a new four-year, $40 million contract. His base salary will be $2 million, giving him a $17 million payout in 2008. Fitzgerald has a $5 million option bonus in 2009. Over the four years of the contract, Fitzgerald will receive $30 million in guarantees. Panthers \| Team releases Hartwig Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:43:36 -0700 Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports the Carolina Panthers released C Justin Hartwig Tuesday, March 11. Browns \| Team trying to extend Savage Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:08:30 -0700 Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports the Cleveland Browns and general manager Phil Savage are close to signing a long-term extension. Browns owner Randy Lerner said he and Savage have been discussing an extension since December 2007 and should have a deal finalized soon.