the team will not negotiate with Jason Peters until the Pro Bowl left tackle shows up at training camp. Peters is officially a holdout after skipping the two Friday workouts. He has three years remaining on a deal signed before he moved to left tackle, and before he became one of the league's best left tackles. Brandon says the team is willing to talk, but will not set the precedent of negotiating with a holdout. Peters' agent is Eugene Parker, who is also keeping client Steven Jackson out of the Rams camp.*Brandon also told Muph that talks with first round pick Leodis McKelvin are progressing, and the rookie cornerback should be signed in practicing by the end of the weekend.
*Lee Evans told reporters that talks are progressing on a new contract, and he seemed encouraged that a new deal could be done by the start of the season. Evans will be a free agent at the end of the 2008 season.
*Interesting transaction, I think. The Saints cut tight end Eric Johnson. The trade for Jeremy Shockey made Johnson expendable. He's a veteran, pass-catching tight end. I think he'd be a good option for the Bills offense, and a solid veteran backup to Robert Royal. We'll see.
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