The Bucs signed Colts LB Cato June to a three-year deal worth around $12 million. June, who is considered a perfect fit for the Tampa-2 defense, received surprisingly little interest early in the free agent signing period. June's speed and pass coverage skills should be a big help for a slumping Bucs defense.....
Houston re-signed former Heisman winner Ron Dayne to backup Ahman Green. Dayne was also courted by the Eagles but interest waned after Philly re-signed Correll Buckhalter ... The Chiefs signed Bears DT Alfonso Boone to help shore up the middle of their defense.The deal is for four years for $7-8 million. Boone's signing comes just one day after K.C. re-signed DT Ron Edwards ... And sticking with the DT theme, the Bengals decided not to match Cleveland's offer sheet to restricted FA Shaun Smith. Smith's four-year deal is believed to be worth $8 million. Since Smith came into the league as a free agent and he received the lowest tender from the Bengals, no compensation was awarded ... Looking for a big WR to replace the departed Drew Bennett, the Titans signed Bears WR Justin Gage.....
In an effort to shore up an aging defense, Tampa Bay has had Saints Pro Bowl DE Charles Grant in for a visit. Grant has been francised by New Orleans and signing him would cost Tampa two first-round picks. Of course, the teams could always work out other compensation via a sign-and-trade deal. You have to wonder if the Bucs would pass up an opportunity at drafting Calvin Johnson to sign Grant. Tampa has also had LB Chris Draft in for a look.....
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