The Facts:
The agent for Edwards said the chances of Edwards getting signed in time for the start of Browns rookie orientation on July 24 "is not likely." Full team practices start on July 29. Agent Lamont Smith said he sent the Browns a contract proposal in early June and the team has not responded.
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As noted in this week's Fantasy Notebook, Edwards' signing will have an impact on Cedric Benson and others down thed line. ... It's also worth noting that contract negotiations for first-day rookies will be a problem leaguewide this year because the NFL and NFLPA have yet to negotiate an extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Without an extension, rookie contracts can only run through five years. That means signing bonuses can be prorated for only five years for salary cap purposes, instead of the normal six or seven.
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