Portis, Redskins agree to record $50.5M deal
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
The Redskins have beaten the Broncos to the punch.
Clinton Portis agreed Monday to an eight-year, $50.5 million deal with Washington, making him the highest-paid running back in league history.
Portis' deal includes $17 million in combined signing and option bonuses. The agreement has not been filed to the league, but Portis is expected to sign it within the next two days.
Wednesday is the first day NFL trades can be consummated.
Portis had two years left on his original rookie deal with the Broncos. He was scheduled to make $380,000 this season and $455,000 in 2005.
ESPN.com
The Redskins have beaten the Broncos to the punch.
Clinton Portis agreed Monday to an eight-year, $50.5 million deal with Washington, making him the highest-paid running back in league history.
Portis' deal includes $17 million in combined signing and option bonuses. The agreement has not been filed to the league, but Portis is expected to sign it within the next two days.
Wednesday is the first day NFL trades can be consummated.
Portis had two years left on his original rookie deal with the Broncos. He was scheduled to make $380,000 this season and $455,000 in 2005.
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