Redskins continue spree, sign Archuleta
The Washington Redskins added safety Adam Archuleta and linebacker Andre Carter to their free agency haul Monday, giving the team five new players in three days.
Archuleta, who had played five years with the St. Louis Rams, signed a six-year, $30 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus.
Carter will fly to Washington today to sign his deal, said an official familiar with the deal. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract wasn’t signed.
The two players join receivers Brandon Lloyd and Antwaan Randle El and tight end Christian Fauria as the newest additions to Joe Gibbs’ team.
Archuleta, a hard-hitting safety, is the replacement for Ryan Clark, whom the Redskins were unable to re-sign before the start of free agency. He also provides insurance in case Sean Taylor misses playing time because of aggravated assault charges in Florida.
Lewis re-signs with Ravens
Running back Jamal Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens reached agreement on a three-year contract, less than 24 hours after the team added free agent Mike Anderson to improve a running game that struggled last season.
Lewis rushed for a career-low 906 yards in 2005 after serving a four-month federal prison sentence on a drug charge and undergoing off-season ankle surgery.
Lewis, the franchise’s career leading rusher with 6,669 yards, became a free agent in January.
Eagles land end Howard
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former New Orleans defensive end Darren Howard to a six-year, $30 million contract in an attempt to upgrade their defensive line.
It includes $10.5 million in guaranteed money, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity. Terms weren’t released.
The Eagles will announce the signing today at a news conference.
Around the league
Will Witherspoon, who played weakside linebacker during four years with Carolina, has signed with the Rams to play in the middle. … Free-agent linebacker Sedrick Hodge and cornerback Andre Goodman agreed to contract terms with the Dolphins. … The Titans agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth more than $22 million with Indianapolis linebacker David Thornton.
The Browns signed veteran nose tackle Ted Washington to a two-year contract to bolster their run defense. … The Panthers agreed to terms with defensive tackle Damione Lewis and center Justin Hartwig. … Dexter Jackson, MVP of the 2003 Super Bowl, signed a four-year contract with the Bengals. … The Cowboys signed linebacker Akin Ayodele to a five-year contract.