NFL: The week of deals in review
In what has to be the most intense transaction period in any sport in any era, the NFL is in the midst of a head-spinning period of free agency and trades condensing a signing period that usually lasts four months into about four days. Welcome to post-lockout football. Some of the key transactions:
BILLS
Brad Smith, WR, QB, KR: The versatile Smith, a solid performer for the Jets, takes his multifaceted talents to an AFC East rival.
CARDINALS
Kevin Kolb, QB: Ken Whisenhunt casts his lot with Kolb as a replacement for Kurt Warner.
COLTS
Peyton Manning, QB: Star passer signed a $90-million deal Saturday.
Joseph Addai, RB: Manning's deal gives Colts flexibility to re-sign the former first-rounder.
DOLPHINS
Reggie Bush, RB: Failing to come to terms with DeAngelo Williams and Ahmad Bradshaw, the Dolphins pulled off a trade for the former (and revoked) Heisman Trophy winner.
Nnamdi
Asomugha, CB: The Raiders' star got a $60-million deal after Philly swooped in and stole him away from the Jets and Cowboys.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB: Traded from the Cardinals in the deal that sent Kevin Kolb to Arizona.
Cullen Jenkins, DE: Veteran lineman won a Super Bowl last year in Green Bay.
Jason Babin, DE: Coming off a career-high 121/2 sacks in Tennessee.
Vince Young, QB: Former Titans first-round pick will back up Michael Vick and attempt to resurrect his career.
FALCONS
Ray Edwards, DE: Falcons will play him opposite John Abraham in an effort to increase the pass rush. Former Vikings defender got $30 million.
Tyson Clabo, G: Falcons placed a priority on re-signing Clabo, considered the top guard in free agency.
David Baas, C: Former 49ers center will replace Shaun O'Hara, who was released in a salary-cap move.
Santonio Holmes, WR: The Jets accomplished their top priority in re-signing this game-breaking receiver.
PANTHERS
DeAngelo Williams, RB: One of several key Panthers to re-sign, as Carolina keeps him from going to Denver and former Panthers coach John Fox.
Charles Johnson, DE: Coming off a career-high 111/2 sacks, Johnson got a whopping $72-million deal.
Jon Beason, LB: A key to the Panthers' defense since being drafted in the first round in '07.
Thomas Davis, LB: A first-rounder in '05, the Panthers thought Davis was another important piece to the defense.
PATRIOTS
Chad Ochocinco, WR:
Bill Belichick traded for
the high-profile receiver to
give Tom Brady another target.
Albert Haynesworth, DT:
Belichick took a chance on Haynesworth, who was suspended late last year in Washington for conduct detrimental to the team.
REDSKINS
Barry Cofield, NT: Former Giants defender went to NFC East rival.
SAINTS
Darren Sproles, RB: After trading Reggie Bush to the Dolphins, the Saints got a potentially more explosive third-down back in Sproles, a former Charger.
TEXANS
Johnathan Joseph, CB: Pulled the trigger on Joseph after Asomugha's price got too high.
Danieal Manning, S: Another player who can help a pass defense that was woeful last year.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB: Former Seahawk will take over with Jake Locker waiting in the wings.
Tarvaris Jackson, QB: The former Vikings backup is now the Seattle starter.
Sidney Rice, WR: Had a breakout season in 2009 before injuring his hip last year.
Donovan McNabb, QB: One more shot for McNabb, who goes from Philly to Washington and now to Minny as Brett Favre's replacement.
Michael Jenkins, WR: McNabb has a tall target in the former Falcons receiver who signed three-year deal Saturday.
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