NFL Transactions 7/15/08

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Melvin Oliver - DL - 49ers</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>49ers released Melvin Oliver.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The 2006 sixth-round pick was a starter as a rookie, but didn't recover quickly from a torn ACL.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Xavier Adibi - LB - Texans</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Texans agreed to terms with rookie LB Xavier Adibi on a four-year deal.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Adibi is expected to sign the deal on Wednesday. The fourth round pick will push for a starting job on the weak-side spot at camp.
Jul. 15 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Houston Chronicle</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Ken Hamlin - DB - Cowboys</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cowboys signed FS Ken Hamlin to a six-year, $39 million contract. The deal contains $15 million guaranteed, including a $9 million signing bonus.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hamlin, 27, joined Dallas last spring on a relatively cheap one-year deal and capitalized. He had a career-high five picks, 15 breakups, and made his first Pro Bowl. Hamlin plays behind a stingy front seven and mans the deep middle, making him a mediocre pick in tackle-heavy IDP leagues, but this is a good signing for Dallas. The core of their secondary is locked up long term.
Jul. 15 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Kevin Jones - RB - Bears</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bears signed Kevin Jones to a one-year deal $605,000 contract, according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The air starts leaking out of the Matt Forte sleeper balloon, but don't overreact. Forte remains the heavy favorite to lead the team in touches, and it's unclear if Jones (knee) will be ready for Week 1. After two devastating injuries, Jones should be a role player behind Forte. He's getting paid like one, so it's a terrific low-risk move for Chicago, who wants to run plenty. Training camp reports will be key, but Jones looks like a mid-to-late round RB4/5 pick.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Gary Barnidge - TE - Panthers</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Panthers signed fifth-round TE Gary Barnidge.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's probably a four-year deal, but terms weren't disclosed. Barnidge has excellent receiving skills and is someone to watch in dynasty leagues. He could develop into Carolina's starter down the road.
Jul. 15</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Rock Hill Herald</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> Early Doucet - WR - Cardinals</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cardinals signed WR Early Doucet to a three-year contract, including a $600,000 signing bonus.</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Doucet was expected to win the slot receiver job easily, but he's currently behind Steve Breaston on the depth chart. That should change, but Doucet needs an injury to really have worthwhile fantasy value - especially as a rookie.
Jul. 15</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Arizona Republic</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>