Chargers | See triple value in Jackie Battle

San Diego Chargers RB Jackie Battle is viewed as a ‘triple value’ to general manager A.J. Smith. ‘We’ve been talking to Jackie Battle for a while. We think he’s an outstanding player,’ Smith said. ‘He’s been added for depth. We feel he has triple value. He is an outstanding special teamer. He’s also a good running back and can help us at fullback.’
Chargers | See triple value in Jackie Battle

Buccaneers | More on financials for Mark Barron

Updating a previous report, the four-year, $14.5 million deal signed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers SS Mark Barron is fully guaranteed. The deal includes a signing bonus of $8.961 million, and base salaries of $390,000 in 2012, $1.047 million in 2013, $1.705 million in 2014, and $2.362 million in 2015. The deal has no offset language as to the guarantees.
Buccaneers | More on financials for Mark Barron