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$100M for Haynesworth Opens NFL Free Agency

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 27, 2009 3:35 PM CST

(Newser) – The NFL free agency period began at midnight, and the Redskins quickly got down to business, agreeing to a 7-year, $100 million deal with defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, the Washington Post reports. The former Tennessee Titan's contract includes an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, the AP adds. He joins cornerback DeAngelo Hall, who re-signed with the 'Skins for  $54 million over 6 years.

In another high-profile transaction, the Vikings finally pried quarterback Sage Rosenfels loose from the Houston Texans, reportedly for an undisclosed draft pick. When they couldn't make a deal last year, Minnesota brought in Gus Frerotte, who was cut today. And the Browns dealt tight end Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay. The onetime University of Miami star was plagued with medical and disciplinary problems in Cleveland but made the Pro Bowl in 2007.

Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth got a record $41 million in guaranteed money in his new contract with the Washington Redskins.
Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth got a record $41 million in guaranteed money in his new contract with the Washington Redskins.   (AP Photo)
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth gestures before the start of the AFC Pro Bowl football practice, Feb. 4, 2009, in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth gestures before the start of the AFC Pro Bowl football practice, Feb. 4, 2009, in Kapolei, Hawaii.   (AP Photo)
Cornerback DeAngelo Hall struck a six-year, $54 million with the Redskins early this morning.
Cornerback DeAngelo Hall struck a six-year, $54 million with the Redskins early this morning.   (AP Photo)
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Feb 28, 2009 6:04 AM CST
Do you see the Cleveland Browns helmet that the player is holding in phone #2? Hint: this means that this is not a picture of Haynesworth. (It's Shaun Rogers)

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