For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
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Vikings after LaDainian Tomlinson? (Yahoo! Sports)
March 9th, 2010The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson,…
Free agent OT Green agrees to three-year contract with Buffalo Bills (The Canadian Press)
March 8th, 2010BUFFALO, N.Y. – An expensive steak dinner he couldn't finish and an offer he couldn't refuse were enough to convince veteran offensive tackle Cornell Green to sign with the Buffalo Bills.
Raiders release wide receiver Javon Walker, defensive end Greg Ellis (The Canadian Press)
March 8th, 2010ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players.
Raiders release Walker, Ellis (AP)
March 8th, 2010The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players. The moves follow Saturday's decision to cut ties with longtime running back Justin Fargas. Walker was a disappointment right from the start after signing a $55 million contract that included an $11 million signing bonus two years ago.
Cards get Rhodes; Pennington staying in Miami (AP)
March 6th, 2010On the second day of the NFL's free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need. The Cardinals acquired safety Kerry Rhodes from the New York Jets on Saturday for a fourth-round pick in this year's draft and a seventh-rounder in 2011. Rhodes is expected to move into the starting spot opposite All-Pro Adrian Wilson that was vacated when Antrel Rolle, a…
Oakland Raiders release running back Justin Fargas after 7 seasons (The Canadian Press)
March 6th, 2010ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons.
Raiders release RB Justin Fargas (AP)
March 6th, 2010The Oakland Raiders have released running back Justin Fargas after seven seasons with the team. The team announced the move on Saturday, saying Fargas had failed a physical. Fargas was owed a $1.7 million bonus if he was still on the roster on Monday. Fargas was second on the team in rushing last season with 491 yards on 129 carries while sharing the duties with Michael Bush and Darren McFadden.
Raiders bring back free agent OL Khalif Barnes with one-year deal (The Canadian Press)
March 5th, 2010ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract.
Raiders sign Barnes to 1-year deal (AP)
March 5th, 2010The Oakland Raiders have re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract. The deal was reached Friday on the opening day of free agency. The Raiders did not tender a contract offer to Barnes before the start of free agency, making him an unrestricted free agent. But the team confirmed he is coming back for a second season.
