Favre signs record seven year deal with Packers
Brett Favre the NFLs top paid player agreed to a seven year contract with the Green Bay Packers reportedly worth 42 to 48 million including a 12 million signing bonus. The deal runs through 2003 and makes Favre the leagues highest earner while he aims to finish his career in Green Bay.
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Chiefs sign Lockett after Kansas State record run
Kevin Lockett signed a three year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs as a second round pick, heading to camp while negotiations continued with Tony Gonzalez. To create roster space the Chiefs released rookie offensive lineman Jesus Hernandez. Lockett, all time Big Eight and Big 12 leader in receptions, recalled a tough stretch practicing away from teammates before joining camp.
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Four Hall of Famers Take Different Paths to Victory
Canton honors Don Shula Mike Webster Mike Haynes and Wellington Mara as a quartet entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Shula noted his 347 wins and long journey from near the hall while being introduced by his sons Dave and Mike. Webster Haynes and Mara are highlighted for pivotal roles on great teams and a historic father son hall moment.
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Rookie Hair Clash Sparks Oiler Training Camp Exit
Tennessee Oilers rookie Brent Burnstein left practice over hair length amid veterans’ cuts as Desmond Howard and Simeon Rice miss time with injuries and illness. St Louis offers seven year 23.1 million deal to Orlando Pace while Darrell Russell signs 22.05 million with Oakland. Chiefs report record sellout for seventh straight year.
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