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There was some more free agency moves here in stage three, the biggest signings were:

Guard, Marco Rivera signing with Houston from Green Bay for a reported $11.3 million over the next three seasons. Rivera has given up just one sack over the past two seasons, however, that is only in 21 games. Rivera played just 5 games last season, so Green Bay was willing to take there chance with him leaving. Houston continues to be aggressive during free agency signing there fourth player. Rivera will play guard with newly acquired Kenyatta Jones, who signed a 3 year $5.98 million contract, to help form a solid center of the line for quarterback David Carr, and running back, Jonathan Wells. Houston has also made offers to all-world kicker Adam Vinatieri and defensive end, Chad Bratzke. Rivera turned down a larger offer from Oakland.

Linebacker Kendrell Bell has left the Champion Steelers for Indianapolis. Bell signed a 4 years deal for $10.81 million. Bell played in 15 games last season and recorded 66 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks and 3 interceptions. Bell will be in the middle of defensive rookie of the year last season, DJ Williams and newly acquired weak side linebacker, Charlie Clemons. Bell turned down a larger contract from New England in which he would have earned approximately $2.5 million more over the life of the contract.

Linebacker James Farrior resigned with Philadelphia. Farrior started 15 games last season and recorded 65 solo tackles for the Eagles.

Other Signings:
Punter Shane Lechler left Oakland for Philadelphia for 4 years, and $4.84 million.

WR, Bobby Shaw left Buffalo for Jacksonville for $2.87 million over 3 years.

Linebacker, Nate Wayne also resigned with Philadelphia to remain with Farrior for 3 years, and $2.31 million.

Linebacker, Charlie Clemmons left Houston for Indianapolis for 3 years and $2.72 million.

Cornerback Jason Craft left Carolina for Cincinnati for 3 years and $3.38 million.