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Earlier this year I wrote about the Seahawks picking up two running backs in the offseason and the chance that Shaun Alexander’s job could be in jeopordy. Turns out it’s true, the 2005 MVP was released from the Seahawks yesterday.

Alexander was awarded an eight-year $62 million contract just two seasons ago, but those two seasons, Alexander has been plauged with injuries, and has been ineffective on the field. This led to many Seahawk fans booing the 2005 MVP.

According to Larry Fitzgerald’s official web site, he and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a four-year, $40 million dollar contract extension. Both Larry and the Cardinals said from the start they hoped to keep Larry in Arizona. Eagles fans were hoping they could persuade him to Philly. The Eagles have now failed to get Moss or Fitzgerald this offseason.

The Seahawks are on the verge of adding a new running back, reaching an agreement Friday with Julius Jones. Earlier in the week the Seahawks signed power back T.J. Duckett.

Jones will receive a four-year contract worth nearly $12 million that will allow him to compete for the starting tailback job, depending on what happens with Alexander. Will Alexander retire or will the Seahawks keep them around, letting him fight for the starting position? We should see more news on this in the next coule weeks.

The Giants signed coach Tom Coughlin to a four year deal today that will pay the Super Bowl winning coach roughly $21 million.

It’s funny that just a few months ago Coughlin had a doubtful future as the Giants coach. He nearly lost his job at the end of the 2006 season and many fans called for his termination even deep into this season. We’ll see if he can pull out another great season next year.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes today, he is now the second high-profile player released by the Eagles this week.

Jevon Kearse was let go last Thursday after playing four seasons with the Eagles. Spikes’ release saves the Eagles $5 million under the salary cap. Spikes finished second on the team with 139 takles in his only season with the Eagles. The move means that second-year pro Steward Bradley with likelly take over as the starting middle linebacker while Omar Gaither moves to the weakside spot to replace Spikes.

The Chicago Bears who recently re-signed Rex “The Dragon” Grossman, and gave professional alcoholic and backup quarterback Kyle Orton a contract extension, traded backup quarterback Brian Griese to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an undisclosed draft choice.

Griese left the Buccaneers two seasons ago when he signed a five-year contract with Chicago. The 32 year old quarterback started six games in two seasons with the Bears.

The Patriots have offered Moss a 3 year deal to stay with the Patriots. It’s no surprise after the year he had recieving. The surprise is comming from Philadelphia where Andy Reid was apparently on the phone with Moss trying to talk him into turning down the 3 year deal with the Patriots. The Eagles were un-able to match the offer so Moss is staying put.

According to FoxSports.com, legendary quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. There has been much speculation about whether he would stay or go, but it’s belived that he informed the Packers of his decision within the last few days. Favre and the team have yet to make the decision known.

Unless he changes his mind, which wouldn’t surprise me, Favre will leave the game after 17 years, after flirting with retirement the last few years, Favre will finally go out on the heels of one of the best seasons of his career. He led the Packers to the NFC Championship Game after passing for 4,155 yards, 28 TDs, and had a 95.7 quarterback rating. Favre leaves the game as the all-time record holder in several categories including wins, passing yards, touchdowns, and consecutive games started.

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former New England Patriot Asante Samuel to a six-year contract. The 27 year old corner has led the NFL with 16 interceptions over the past two seasons. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2007, finishing the season with 44 tackles and six interceptions.

The signing of Samuel brings into question the future of Eagles cornerback Lito Shepard who has missed playing time over the last three seasons due to injuries.

Former Raider Quarterback Josh McCown has signed with the Miami Dolphins. McCown signed a 2 year $6.25 Million contract and will most likelly be the Dolphins starter, although he will have competition in John Beck who is most likelly the Dolphins 1st round draft pick.

In other news, rumors are flying that Bernard Berrian could be on his way to Oakland. The Vikings could not get him signed as quickly as they had expected, although they are still in the runnings, the Raiders seem to be showing interest and he could be an answer to the loss of Porter who just signed with the Jaguars. The Raiders also have quite a bit of cap room and that could be a good pick up for them, he could be a deep threat if Jamarcus Russell comes around as the Raiders are hoping.

It’s been quite a week for the Raiders who also signed Defensive Tackle Tommy Kelly, we’ll see how it all works out next season. Here’s hoping this is finally the year I don’t attempt to drink myself to death due to the poor play of the Raiders, but I doubt it.