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L.Coles Traded to the NYJ for S.Moss!!


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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins finally traded disgruntled receiver Laveranues Coles back to the New York Jets and got the speedy Santana Moss in return, a source within the league said Saturday.

The source, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said the deal was contingent on both players passing physicals. Moss had his physical scheduled for Monday at Redskins Park. The source also said Coles got the new deal he wanted, which held up the trade for the last week.

Terms of the deal weren't available.

Coles met with coach Joe Gibbs twice after the season to state his desire to leave the Redskins, following an unsatisfying year in the conservative offense.

He had 90 catches for 950 yards for a career-low 10.6 yards a catch and only one touchdown in the Redskins' 6-10 season. The year before, under pass-oriented coach Steve Spurrier, Coles had 82 receptions for 1,204 yards and six touchdowns.

Coles emerged as a favorite of Chad Pennington in 2002, but left the Jets as a restricted free agent after the season, when the team declined to match the Redskins' seven-year, $35 million offer -- including a $13 million bonus. He was critical of the Jets and coach Herman Edwards after he left, though it appears the organization is willing to look past that.

As for Moss, the game-breaking receiver had a breakout year in 2003, with 1,105 yards and 10 touchdowns. But his productivity slipped in 2004, when he had 45 catches for 838 yards and five touchdowns while battling through a sore hamstring. He also was critical of his role in the Jets' conservative offense, wondering why he didn't get the ball more.

One area of concern for the Jets could be a chronic toe injury that has plagued Coles the last two seasons. The Redskins wanted him to have surgery, but Coles was reluctant to undergo any procedure. If he is healthy, Coles provides the Jets with a solid receiver under new coordinator Mike Heimerdinger to go with Justin McCareins.

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Coles will get a new contract as part of the deal, which is contingent on physicals to be taken on Monday. This helps Coles' value. New Jets OC Mike Heimerdinger loves stretching the field and Coles should benefit with far better numbers than in 2004. Mar. 5 - 2:25 pm et

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Redskins | Coles Dealt to Jets for Moss - from www.KFFL.com

Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:14:15 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Washington Redskins have agreed to trade WR Laveranues Coles to the New York Jets for WR Santana Moss. The deal will become official pending the physical exams of both players, which will occur Monday, March 7.

Jets | Moss Dealt to Redskins for Coles - from www.KFFL.com

Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:14:06 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the New York Jets have agreed to trade WR Santana Moss to the Washington Redskins for WR Laveranues Coles. The deal will become official pending the physical exams of both players, which will occur Monday, March 7. :D 8)

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