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Chad Pennington will be back with the Miami Dolphins for at least one more season. The quarterback signed a one-year deal with the team Monday. He's expected to back up Chad Henne, who replaced him when Pennington injured his right shoulder in the third game last season. The 33-year-old Pennington is recovering from the third operation of his career on his throwing shoulder.
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After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli. The New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Contract terms were not disclosed. Sorgi will compete with second-year man Rhett Bomar for the Giants' backup quarterback job.
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Michael Vick is getting one more big check from the Philadelphia Eagles. The one after that still could be from a new team. A person with knowledge of the contract said the Eagles will pay Vick a $1.5 million roster bonus due Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been announced.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver Jason Avant agreed on a five-year contract Monday. Avant was a restricted free agent. He had a career-best 41 receptions for 587 yards and three touchdowns last season as Philadelphia's slot receiver. "Jason Avant has developed into one of our most dependable and productive players on offense," coach Andy Reid said.
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