Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson signed the most lucrative contract in NFL history Wednesday as the free-agent frenzy continued with a flurry of megabucks transactions.
Johnson's $132-million deal will keep him in a Lions uniform through the 2019 season. It includes $60 million guaranteed, surpassing the $120 million ($50 million guaranteed) given to Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald last year.
Elsewhere, the Peyton Manning sweepstakes continued in Tennessee. Manning met for several hours with officials of the Titans, the fourth team he has visited since the Colts released him last week after 14 seasons. He is expected to choose from among the Titans, Dolphins, Broncos and Cardinals but has not given a timetable for his decision.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added three high-priced free agents during the first 24 hours of the signing period, while the Eagles extended the contracts of two key players.
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After getting receiver Vincent Jackson (Chargers) late Tuesday, the Bucs got back to work early Wednesday and inked cornerback Eric Wright (Lions) and guard Carl Nicks (Saints) to lucrative five-year deals. Jackson signed for $55.55 million, while Wright received $37.5 million and Nicks $47.5 million.
The Eagles kept offensive lineman Todd Herremans, defensive end Trent Cole and receiver DeSean Jackson, who had been involved in testy negotiations before getting a five-year, $51-million deal.
The Jaguars added a No. 1 wide receiver, former Cowboy Laurent Robinson, who agreed to a five-year, $32.5-million contract, including $14 million guaranteed.
The Chiefs signed running back Peyton Hillis, who had an injury-filled second season in Cleveland after rushing for 1,177 yards in 2010.
Former Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne signed a two-year deal with Jacksonville, where he will compete with Blaine Gabbert.
The Arizona Cardinals signed ex-49ers offensive lineman Adam Snyder to a five-year deal.
The Jets re-signed kicker Nick Folk, a former University of Arizona player.
