‘Seeking to find a backup to Eddie George since Rodney Thomas defected to Atlanta, the Tennessee Titans on Friday agreed to terms with running back Jonathan Linton on a one-year contract.’
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UPDATED: Linton hired as backup to Titan\’s George
NOTE: Earlier ESPN reported Linton signed for a 6 year deal The Titans reached agreement with former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton on Friday for a one-year deal at the NFL minimum. If he hits certain incentives, Linton can reach $625,000 for the season.
Lots of linebackers still looking for work
‘A few statements about Holecek and, better yet, some bad mouthing of Jimmy Johnson. Further down are some comments about Holecek and Sam Cowart, and some information about the possible starting weakside LB.’
Titans sign Linton to be George’s backup
The Tennessee Titans have found their backup to running back Eddie George.
The Titans signed former Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Linton on Friday to a six-year contract worth $3.7 million including a $1.5 million signing bonus.
Linton’s deal can be voided after five years. He is scheduled to make $209,000 his first season, $298,000 his second, $389,000 his third, $418,000 his fourth, $448,000 his fifth and $477,000 his sixth.
Rob Taking charge
No more last-minute changes. No more peering over his shoulder for the dreaded hook. No more QB controversy.
NFL training camps open today for the Falcons and Steelers. Johnson leaves his Laguna Beach home for Bills camp Tuesday. He already feels more comfortable.
"It’s a nice change," Johnson said.
Buffalo Bills Parade – Friday, July 27th – 6:00pm
Join us in welcoming the Buffalo Bills back to Pittsford with this town wide parade. Joining us and serving as Master of Ceremonies for the parade will be Tony and Dee of WARM 101.3.
First annual town of Pittsford/Buffalo Bills parade
The Buffalo Bills and the Town of Pittsford announced today the First Annual Town of Pittsford/Buffalo Bills Parade will be held on Friday, July 27 at 6:00 PM.
Participants in the parade will be Bills President/General Manager Tom Donahoe, Head Coach Gregg Williams, guard Ruben Brown and the 2001 Rookies.
Other rookies may set tone for Bills draft picks
"I’m always optimistic that we’ll get them done on time, the problem is that in these first couple rounds, where our guys are, there is just very little movement," said Tom Donahoe.
"We hope something (happens soon). More teams are reporting to camp by the end of this week and we’ve got some time yet. We’re working on it and the agents are. It’s not to a stage of being nasty."