DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 SEATTLE -- NFL Most Valuable Player Shaun Alexander has agreed to a $62 million, eight-year contract to remain with the Seattle Seahawks, his agent said Sunday night. Jim Steiner said the deal is the richest ever for an NFL running back and will pay the league's leading rusher over $15.1 million in guaranteed cash, through signing and other bonuses and 2006 base salary. Steiner told The Associated Press of the signing in a telephone interview, minutes after the NFL pushed back the start of the free-agent signing period 72 hours to Thursday. The league still must approve the contract, and Alexander has yet to sign it. The team is waiting for the contract to become official before announcing the deal, though a press conference at team headquarters could come as early as Monday afternoon. "They definitely wanted to do this," Steiner said of the Seahawks bringing back Alexander, who set an NFL record with 28 touchdowns last season. "And Seattle was Shaun's first choice all along." Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I wonder how much the Vikings will give Edge? (I just really want a purple Edge jersey, dreds, and gold teef to wear on Halloween. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Wow. Great news for SA owners. Better news for Edge and his agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Wow. Great news for SA owners. Better news for Edge and his agent. 1353411[/snapback] True dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Props to SA for handling his "contract year" like a pro and going out and setting a very impressive record. He deserves his very impressive contract. On Edge: I just think Carolina is the slam dunk fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 On Edge: I just think Carolina is the slam dunk fit. 1353448[/snapback] I thought so too, until they tagged Foster. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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