WASHINGTON — As team officials hurriedly worked the phones, trying to complete a trade that would bring Donovan McNabb’s tenure in Washington to a quick end, the Redskins moved swiftly to keep a key piece of the offense in town.
Free-agent receiver Santana Moss, who has led the Redskins in receiving each of the past six seasons, re-signed with the team. According to ESPN, the deal is for three years and $15 million, of which $6 million is guaranteed.
Redskins officials spent the first postlockout business day figuring out what to do with McNabb and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth. The team will listen to offers and try to broker deals before players are due to report Thursday for training camp.
“This year we’re not going through all that Albert nonsense. . . . If he’s here, let’s roll,” linebacker Brian Orakpo said. “If he’s not, wish him the best and we’ve got to move on without him and forget all this saga: Albert, McNabb, you name it.”
The Redskins have held trade discussions with the Vikings regarding McNabb, according to ESPN, but the quarterback’s contract apparently still stands in the way of a deal. Minnesota has been interested in McNabb for a while, but no team likely will be willing to pay McNabb the $10 million bonus he’s due next month, plus a base salary of $2.5 million next season.
Cowboys ready to trim salary
IRVING, Texas — Cowboys running back Marion Barber, receiver Roy Williams, right guard Leonard Davis and kicker Kris Brown were told they would be cut Thursday.
The moves save the Cowboys about $16.6 million in cap room. Removing Davis clears $6 million, Williams another $5 million, Barber $4.75 million and Brown $910,000. Right tackle Marc Colombo said he was told that he, too, could be gone. His departure would free more than $2 million.
Ravens re-sign Yanda
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens agreed to terms on a five-year, $32 million contract to retain offensive lineman Marshal Yanda, while running back Willis McGahee, former Pro Bowl tight end Todd Heap, receiver Derrick Mason and nose guard Kelly Gregg have been told they will be cut.
Footnotes.
The agent for Vincent Jackson said the Chargers receiver will sign his non-exclusive franchise tag Friday as soon as he is allowed to do so. The former University of Northern Colorado star will earn nearly $11 million this year.
• Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez said he has already spoken to his agent about restructuring his contract to help the team sign free agents, including wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards.
• The Rams agreed to terms on a four-year contract with free-agent safety Quintin Mikell, who led the Eagles in tackles last year.
• The Panthers and free-agent defensive end Charles Johnson agreed to a contract worth $72 million over six years.
• Mark Herzlich, the Boston College linebacker who survived cancer, signed with the Giants as a free agent.
• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent an e-mail to employees of the league, NFL Films, NFL Network and telling them they will receive all lost wages from the work stoppage. All salaries will be restored to previous levels. Seven teams also cut salaries or enforced furloughs during the work stoppage. All of them said they will make good on lost wages.
Denver Post wire services
