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NFL news: Eagles sign former Raider Asomugha

BETHLEHEM, Pa. | High-profile teams like the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets were courting free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, but he jilted them for the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>While other teams made headlines in their pursuit of Asomugha, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and president Joe Banner made a pitch to him that he simply could not refuse. Asomugha signed a five-year contract that will pay him $60 million over the life of it, with $25 million guaranteed.</p><p>&#x201C;Howie and Joe worked their tail off and put together this phenomenal plan,&#x201D; Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said. &#x201C;They came out of the gates like wild men and attacked the issue.&#x201D;</p><p>Asomugha, considered the top free agent on the market, spent his first eight seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He had a career-high eight interceptions in 2006, went to the Pro Bowl after the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons and was selected a first-team all-pro in 2008 and 2010.</p><p> Even though he has just three interceptions in the last three years, Asomugha is considered one of the top cover cornerbacks in the NFL.</p><p> &#x201C;He&#x2019;s one of the best &#x2014; if not the best &#x2014; cornerback in the National Football League,&#x201D; Reid said. &#x201C;He&#x2019;ll be a great addition to our cornerback corps. Right now.&#x201D;</p><p>The Eagles now have three Pro Bowl cornerbacks on their roster: Asomugha, Rodgers-Cromartie and Asante Samuel, who has 42 interceptions in eight years and has made the Pro Bowl four straight years.</p><p>&#x201C;It&#x2019;s always been a priority position for us,&#x201D; Roseman said.</p><p><hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> <strong><span class="infobox-head">OTHER NEWS </span></strong><br /> &#x2022;<strong>NEWTON JOINS PANTHERS:</strong> No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton has signed with the Carolina Panthers and has arrived at training camp. The Panthers announced Friday evening that Newton, the Heisman-winning quarterback from Auburn, had signed a deal and was attending team meetings. Bus Cook, Newton&#x2019;s agent, told the The Associated Press via a text message Friday night that the deal was for four years and &#x201C;$22 million-plus.&#x201D; Last year&#x2019;s No. 1 draft pick, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, signed a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>OTHER FIRST-ROUNDERS FALL IN: </strong>Alabamadefensive lineman Marcell Dareus, the third overall pick, signed a four-year, $20.4 million contract. &#x2026; The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with Washington quarterback Jake Locker, the eighth overall pick. The Tennessean reports Locker&#x2019;s deal is worth more than $12 million over four years with the option of a fifth season. &#x2026; The Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year deal with Wisconsin tackle Gabe Carimi, the 29th overall pick. &#x2026; Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward, the 31st overall pick, agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers. &#x2026; The Seattle Seahawks announced they have reached agreement with Alabama tackle James Carpenter, the 25th overall pick.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>THOMAS IN DOLPHINS&#x2019; FOLD: </strong>A person familiar with the negotiations says Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas has signed a four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the Dolphins hadn&#x2019;t announced the signing. Thomas, a second-round pick, missed the first practice of training camp but is expected to be on the field today.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>KU PLAYERS FIND JOBS:</strong> Three members of last season&#x2019;s Kansas team have signed free-agent contracts. Defensive back Chris Harris joined Denver, defensive end Jake Laptad is with Chicago and offensive lineman Brad Thorson signed with Arizona.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>TITANS WANT JOHNSON IN CAMP: </strong>The Tennessee Titans are willing to talk with three-time Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson about his contract. Johnson, who is holding out, just has to show up at training camp first to start the conversation.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>COLTS EXPECT MANNING TO MISS SOME TIME:</strong> The pain in Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning&#x2019;s neck will keep him off the practice field early next week, and the Colts aren&#x2019;t sure how long it will take to get the four-time MVP back.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>HE&#x2019;S STILL OCHOCINCO: </strong>It looks like Chad Ochocinco won&#x2019;t have to change his name again. Fans cheered when Ochocinco took the field wearing his usual number 85 at practice for the New England Patriots on Friday. Tight end Aaron Hernandez, who had that number last year, wore No. 81 Friday.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>VIKINGS ANNOUNCE MCNABB TRADE:</strong> The Vikings formally announced the trade with Washington that brings quarterback Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft choice and a conditional 2013 sixth-rounder. </p><p>&#x2022;<strong>FREE AGENT DEALS:</strong> The Houston Texans didn&#x2019;t get All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, but they did add former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph and former Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning. &#x2026; A person familiar with the deal says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent defensive back Eric Wright, who played four years with the Cleveland Browns. &#x2026; The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Atlanta punter Michael Koenen to a six-year, $19.5 million contract on Friday. &#x2026; The Jacksonville Jaguars and safety Dawan Landry, who spent the last five years in Baltimore, have agreed on a five-year contract. &#x2026; The St. Louis Rams agreed to terms on a four-year contract with guard Kevin Dahl, who had been a fixture in Atlanta. &#x2026; Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams signed a one-year deal with Chicago.</p><p>&#x2022;<strong>NO-SHOWS AT CAMP:</strong> Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora failed to report for the opening day of the New York Giants training camp and was placed on the reserve-did not report list. &#x2026; Two-time Pro Bowl Running back Frank Gore was a no-show for the first day of San Francisco 49ers training camp, apparently fulfilling his plan to hold out for a new contract.

Roger Gerstad Receives Certified Green Professional Designation ...

Green-project ... ) . The CGP designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who strive to incorporate green building practices into homes while keeping prices affordable for buyers.

“We’re honored to have received the certification that we’ve worked hard for,” said Roger Gerstad, president of Gerstad Builders. “We’re proud to be a part of green building in McHenry County, and we hope that it will continue to grow.”

Gerstad Builders constructs new energy-efficient homes in several Illinois and Wisconsin communities including Liberty Trails in McHenry, The Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove, The Trails of Pheasant Ridge in Richmond and Bailey Estates in Williams Bay, Wis.

Located in McHenry, Liberty Trails is composed of ranch and two-story floor plans with two to four bedrooms and up to three baths. Standard features include GE appliances, Kohler fixtures and a choice of oak or white Colonist doors and trim. Ranging in size from 1,300 to 3,200 square feet, the homes are priced from $190,990 to $299,490. Children attend Hilltop Elementary, Duker Elementary, McHenry Middle and McHenry High schools.

The Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove offers a bevy of single-family homes including ranch, two-story and tri-level floor plans. Homes boast two to five bedrooms, up to three baths and partial basements. Standard features include GE appliances, Colonist doors and trim and furniture quality cabinetry. Ranging in size from 1,300 to 3,200 square feet, the homes are priced from $156,490 to $258,990. Children are served by the North Boone School District 200.

An intimate enclave of 32 new homes, The Trails of Pheasant Ridge is a value driven community. Buyers have the option to choose from eight ranch and five two-story floor plans ranging in size from 1,382 to nearly 2,929 square feet. Homes feature spacious floor plans with two to four bedrooms, up to three bathrooms and basements. Students residing at The Trails of Pheasant Ridge attend Richmond Elementary, Richmond Middle and Richmond-Burton High schools.

Located in Williams Bay, Wis., Bailey Estates offers buyers Williams Bay real estate ( http://www.gerstadbuilders.com/ quarter acre estate-sized home sites. Standard features include GE appliances, Kohler fixtures and oak or white Colonist doors and trim. Children attend the Village of Williams Bay small, high-performing schools.

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