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Steelers sign third-round pick

Pittsburgh Steelers
07/09/2008 10:55 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed third-round draft pick defensive end Bruce Davis to a three-year deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Davis is the third draft pick to sign with the club. Read more

Panthers sign sixth-round pick Hayden

Carolina Panthers
07/09/2008 10:43 AM
BigCProfootball.com reports the Carolina Panthers have signed rookie sixth-round draft pick defensive tackle Nick Hayden to a four-year deal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more

49ers agree to terms with seventh-round pick Grant

San Francisco 49ers
07/08/2008 10:52 PM

BigCProfootball.com has learned that the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms on a 4-year contract with seventh-round draft pick LB Larry Grant. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 6-foot-1, 232-pound Grant played in the shadow of linebackers Marcus Freeman and James Laurinaitis while playing at Ohio State, but didn’t go unnoticed with the San Francisco 49ers. The strong-side backer finished the season fifth on the team in tackles with 51 and tied for second in sacks with five for the Buckeyes. Grant a strong player with good speed and outstanding athletic ability. The 49ers coaching staff loves his versatility and work ethic. Grant is the second draft pick to come to terms with the club.

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Steelers sign draft pick Dixon

Pittsburgh Steelers
07/08/2008 8:58 AM
The Post-Gazette reports the Steelers reached agreement with QB Dennis Dixon of Oregon on a three-year contract that includes a $130,000 signing bonus. Dixon was the Pac-10 Conference's offensive player of the year, even though he missed his final three college games with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Dixon is expected to be ready for training camp and is expected to be the team's third quarterback behind Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch. Read more