NNAMDI ASOMUGHA RUMORS

Carlos Rogers says he expects Nnamdi Asomugha to have a big role

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers told Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News that he’s still a starter, but he expects Nnamdi Asomugha to have a big role this coming season. #49ers Carlos Rogers: “I’m told I’m a starter…I don’t take it for granted.” He expects Nnamdi Asomugha to have “big role” & not ride bench — Cam Inman (@CamInman) May 21, 2013...
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How Asomugha changes 49ers' draft plans

To continue our free pre-draft preview series, we will continue to look at the defensive side of the ball. The 49ers boasted the third-best scoring defense in the NFL last year, but suffered from a lack of depth as the season wore on. The team signed veteran corner Nnamdi Asomugha to add to an already crowded secondary. Inside is a look on how his signing could change the team’s draft plans.
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April 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Why Signing Nnamdi Asomugha Was The Right Move

Trent Baalke and Paraag Marathe are proving themselves to be master negotiators. The deal that they were able to get Nnamdi Asomugha to agree to is yet another example of their mastery. It has been reported that Asomugha will earn $1.35 million in base salary with a chance to earn an additional $1.65 million in incentives. Nnamdi chose the 49ers after contemplating whether he would...
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April 10, 2013  |  Discuss

Nnamdi Asomugha ready to ressurect his career

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha says he’s going to turn things around after performing poorly in Philly over the past two years. “There’s a drive, there’s a hunger inside of me that says, ‘I know what I can do and I’m going to get it done,’ ” Asomugha said of his signing with the 49ers. “So, regardless of what others are saying or how others are...
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April 04, 2013  |  Discuss
CORNER THE MARKET

Nnamdi signs on with new team

After fizzling out in Philly, the former standout cornerback has reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with a Super Bowl contender. 

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April 02, 2013  |  3 Comments

Report: Saints “Pushing” To Sign CB Nnamdi Asomugha

Ian Rapoport tweets that the New Orleans Saints are “pushing really hard” to sign free agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Rapoport adds that Asomugha is reportedly “torn” between the Saints and 49ers at this point in time. A previous indicated that the 49ers are unwilling to offer him a starting job before training camp. Given the Saints level of interest and the likelihood that...
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March 25, 2013  |  Discuss

Nnamdi Asomugha agrees to deal with San Francisco 49ers

Nnamdi Asomugha has decided to sign with the San Francisco 49ers after being cut by the Eagles (Credit: AP Photo) After a very disappointing 2012 season, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to part ways with former marquee free-agent signing Nnamdi Asomugha, making him an unrestricted free agent free to go anywhere Asomugha would like. It appears that search is now over, as Asomugha...
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March 14, 2013  |  Discuss

Philadelphia Eagles release Nnamdi Asomugha

The Philadelphia Eagles waited until the moments before free agency started on Tuesday to shed some major weight.   Please click here to read this story. The post Philadelphia Eagles release Nnamdi Asomugha appeared first on Players View.
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March 12, 2013  |  Discuss

How the Eagles got Nnamdi’d

Nnamdi Asomugha has been many things to the NFL. He’s been one of the best philanthropists, won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2011 and has been voted to numerous Pro Bowls and All-Pro considerations. However, he Nnamdi’d the Philadelphia Eagles into signing him back in 2011. Nnamdi’d is a term I’m stealing from Asomugha’s appearance on the Comedy Central sketch...
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March 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Nnamdi Asomugha asked to take a “massive” pay cut

Nnamdi Asomugha has been asked by the Eagles to take a “massive” pay cut, or he will be cut, according to Geoff Mosher of CSNPhilly.com. Asomugha is set to make 15 million this upcoming season so it is highly unlikely the team could trade the struggling cornerback. The team even seems to be playing with the idea of going after Darrelle Revis: “One team source had told me Wednesday...
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February 27, 2013  |  Discuss
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