BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jason Peters got the contract extension he wanted from the Philadelphia Eagles instead of the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo traded Peters to the Eagles on Friday rather than risk another offseason holdout from their disgruntled two-time Pro Bowl left tackle. The Eagles then signed Peters to a four-year, $53 million contract that would keep him in Philadelphia through 2014.
The Bills received the 28th overall pick — the second of the Eagles’ two first-round picks — and a fourth- round selection in next week’s NFL draft. Buffalo also gets an undisclosed pick in the 2010 draft.
“Jason Peters is the best left tackle in football,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said. “He is a powerful and athletic tackle and I have admired his play over the last few years on film.”
Peters was threatening to repeat last year’s offseason holdout. He was scheduled to make a base salary of $7.2 million over the final two years of his contract.
• The NFL has moved up the start time of the New York Jets’ game against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 27 after the team complained to the league about having to play home games on consecutive Jewish holidays.
The league rescheduled the 4:15 start to 1 p.m. a day after Jets owner Woody Johnson sent a letter to commissioner Roger Goodell suggesting the switch to allow fans to arrive home before sundown on Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. The Jets’ home opener against New England is 1 p.m. on Sept. 20, which falls during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Olsen’s late goal gives United tie
WASHINGTON — Ben Olsen headed in a cross from Jaime Moreno in the 90th minute as D.C. United salvaged a 1-1 tie with the New England Revolution.
United had trailed since the 50th minute, when Shalrie Joseph scored on a header. Moreno became the first player in MLS history with 100 assists and 100 goals.
Sabres elect to retain Ruff, Regier
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier are staying put.
Managing partner Larry Quinn said both will be back next season, calling it “absolutely the best move for our franchise” despite the Sabres missing the playoffs.
Quinn said the decision to retain both came after management met with Ruff and Regier this past week after the Sabres completed the regular season last Saturday. Buffalo (41-32-9) was eliminated from playoff contention in the final week of the season and finished 10th in the Eastern Conference standings.
• The New York Rangers signed Hobey Baker Award-winning defenseman Matt Gilroy to a multiyear contract just days after he helped Boston University win the NCAA championship.
Footnotes.
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden missed practice because of a sinus infection and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s playoff opener against the Houston Rockets.
• U.S. Olympic Committee acting CEO Stephanie Streeter resigned from the federation’s board of directors and will serve in her new position at least through the Vancouver Olympics. The Associated Press
