NFL free-agency frenzy underway

• The biggest news of the day, Julius Peppers is “finalizing” a 6-year deal with the Bears, as John Clayton reports.
• D.Orlando Ledbetter reports that Dunta Robinson is meeting with the Falcons today.
• Also reported by DOL, backup QB Chris Redman re-signed with the team.
• Yesterday, the Falcons re-signed CB Brian Williams. Williams started 5 games last season before a knee-injury in week 6 sidelined him for the season.
• Once seen as a possible plan-B to Julius Peppers, Kyle Vanden Bosch is off the market. He signed a 4-year, $26 million deal with the Detroit Lions. The Lions also added veteran-WR Nate Burleson.
• The Panthers have released Jake Delhomme.
• The Eagles have made Leonard Weaver the highest-paid fullback in NFL history. At 3-years, $11 million, it passes the 6-year, $18 million deal the Falcons gave Ovie Mughelli in 2007.
• Former Falcons safety Bryan Scott re-signed with the Bills.

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