NFL notes: Janikowski finalizes extension with Raiders
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Raiders: Sebastian Janikowski finalized a $10.5 million, five-year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders that makes him the highest paid placekicker in the NFL.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach  Jon Gruden has been given a three-year contract extension after  leading the team to its second divisional title in three years.
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After building the San Diego Chargers into a consistent playoff contender Â if not yet a postseason success Â general manager A.J. Smith received a five-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him with the team through 2014. Details weren't announced, but various reports said the extension was worth $11 million.
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Washington Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen signs a five-year, $23 million contract extension Tuesday.
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Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff retired Wednesday as the Oakland Raiders' wide receivers coach after spending more than three decades as a player and coach for the franchise.
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TAMPA, Florida  - Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden has been given a three-year contract extension after leading the team to its second divisional title in three years.
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Jerry Rice got his wish last night when the Oakland Raiders traded the NFL&#39;s most prolific receiver to the Seattle Seahawks. The trade will be finalized after Rice undergoes a physical and the league gives its approval.
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The Jets and Chad Pennington's agent Tom Condon were close Tuesday night to completing a contract extension that apparently would include about $20 million in bonus money for the quarterback.
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After building the San Diego Chargers into a consistent playoff contender - if not yet a postseason success - general manager A.J. Smith received a five-year contract extension yesterday that will keep him with the team through 2014.
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Free agent; Rodney Buford (G) - New Jersey; Nenad Krstic (C/F) - 2002 first round draft pick; Ron Mercer (G) - Free Agent; Jacque
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hands. The Dodgers are sending the Yankees the money to pay part of left-hander. extension with Johnson. The five-time Cy Young Award winner is owed $16 million.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Maurice Cheeks and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to finalize a contract extension Wednesday, a vote of confidence for the popular coach as the team makes a playoff push.
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Free Agent; Keyon Dooling (G) - Free Agent; Damon Jones (G) - Free Agent; Christian Laettner (F) - Free Agent; Albert Miralles (F) - Trade
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General manager Terry Donahue signed a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.
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Bob Sanders' big hits have finally paid off in a big way. The two-time Pro Bowler signed a five-year contract extension Friday, a deal that will keep him with the Indianapolis Colts through 2012 and makes him one of the league's highest-paid safeties.
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Shaun Alexander has a message for the many folks who say NFL exhibitions mean zilch. Some words for those who will see the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks throttling the ragged Oakland Raiders in the final preseason game Thursday night as unrevealing and insignificant.
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NEW YORK (Sports Network) - The New York Jets and  quarterback Chad Pennington finally agreed on a long-term  contract extension Wednesday.