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Lions might be interested in unhappy Haynesworth
John Niyo / The Detroit News
Allen Park --The Washington Commanders attempted to trade former All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth last week in the deal that brought quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles.
But amid widespread reports the Commanders continue to shop last year's biggest free-agent catch -- with the Lions among the possible trade partners -- ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday cited a high-ranking Commanders source saying the team isn't determined to move Haynesworth.
Still, there's clearly a rift in Washington, with new Commanders coach Mike Shanahan and Haynesworth off to a rocky start. Haynesworth, 28, reportedly is upset about a scheme change that will have him playing nose tackle in a 3-4 defense, while Shanahan isn't happy with, among other things, the defensive star's decision to train away from the team during voluntary offseason workouts this spring.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday night that Shanahan has asked general manager Bruce Allen to explore trade options for Haynesworth prior to the NFL draft (April 22-24), with Tennessee, Detroit, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville mentioned as potential destinations.
The Titans might be the most likely suitor, according to an NFL Network report. But Lions coach Jim Schwartz was Haynesworth's defensive coordinator in Tennessee for his first seven NFL seasons. And with most draft analysts predicting Detroit will select a defensive tackle -- either Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh or Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy -- with the No. 2 overall pick, it's clearly a position of need for the team.
The Commanders made a huge splash at the start of free agency last year when they signed Haynesworth to a blockbuster deal that included $41 million in guaranteed money.
But on April 1, the Commanders paid Haynesworth a $21 million option bonus, meaning the ninth-year pro already has pocketed $32 million in his 13 months in Washington. It also means he's due a more palatable $16 million over the next three seasons, with $9 million in guaranteed base salary in 2010 and 2011.
http://www.detnews.com/article/2010...s-might-be-interested-in-unhappy-Haynesworth?
John Niyo / The Detroit News
Allen Park --The Washington Commanders attempted to trade former All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth last week in the deal that brought quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles.
But amid widespread reports the Commanders continue to shop last year's biggest free-agent catch -- with the Lions among the possible trade partners -- ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday cited a high-ranking Commanders source saying the team isn't determined to move Haynesworth.
Still, there's clearly a rift in Washington, with new Commanders coach Mike Shanahan and Haynesworth off to a rocky start. Haynesworth, 28, reportedly is upset about a scheme change that will have him playing nose tackle in a 3-4 defense, while Shanahan isn't happy with, among other things, the defensive star's decision to train away from the team during voluntary offseason workouts this spring.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday night that Shanahan has asked general manager Bruce Allen to explore trade options for Haynesworth prior to the NFL draft (April 22-24), with Tennessee, Detroit, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville mentioned as potential destinations.
The Titans might be the most likely suitor, according to an NFL Network report. But Lions coach Jim Schwartz was Haynesworth's defensive coordinator in Tennessee for his first seven NFL seasons. And with most draft analysts predicting Detroit will select a defensive tackle -- either Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh or Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy -- with the No. 2 overall pick, it's clearly a position of need for the team.
The Commanders made a huge splash at the start of free agency last year when they signed Haynesworth to a blockbuster deal that included $41 million in guaranteed money.
But on April 1, the Commanders paid Haynesworth a $21 million option bonus, meaning the ninth-year pro already has pocketed $32 million in his 13 months in Washington. It also means he's due a more palatable $16 million over the next three seasons, with $9 million in guaranteed base salary in 2010 and 2011.
http://www.detnews.com/article/2010...s-might-be-interested-in-unhappy-Haynesworth?