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Michael Vick Signs With Philly Eagles

Qurly — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:21:49 +0000

ESPN is reporting that the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles have signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract. The quarterback spent 18 months of his sentence for multiple charges related to a dogfighting ring. Vick, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, hasn’t played since 2006 and will not be fully reinstated to the NFL until week six of the 2009-10 season. His new deal offers him $1.6M for the first year and “an option for the second year at $5.2M,” plus potential incentives of $3M.

Cleveland Browns’ Stallworth Suspended for 2009 Without Pay

Qurly — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:19:45 +0000

The NY Times is reporting that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth. Stallworth is suspended for the entire 2009 season without pay and will not return until after the 2010 Super Bowl. This suspension is due to Stallworth’s conviction of DUI, manslaughter and other charges, after he killed a pedestrian while driving drunk, the day after he received a multi-million dollar bonus.

Because the pedestrian was not using a crosswalk at the time, Stallworth received a lighter sentence of less than a month in prison, plus suspension of his driver’s license and other requirements. Stallworth also reached a private settlement with the victim’s family. As part of Stallworth’s suspension, he loses the remainder of his 2009 contract, totalling nearly $750K. Stallworth signed a 7-year contract for $35M in 2008.

Eli Manning Now NFL’s Richest Player?

Qurly — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:30:05 +0000

The Washington Post reports that the New York Giants have given QB Eli Manning a six-year extension on his contract worth nearly $100M. Manning is being guaranteed about $35M. His current contract of $45M for six years has a season left, and with a combination of the new contract, his average earnings per season come to over $15M. [Note: this contract extension has not been officially announced.]

NFL’s Philly Eagles’ Jim Johnson Dies

Qurly — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:02:22 +0000

NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles lost their defensive coordinator, Jim Johnson, to cancer yesterday, at the age of 68. Johnson, who had battled cancer before, had to give up his position when his melanoma returned, spreading to his spine.

Johnson, a 20+ year veteran of the NFL, leaves behind his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.