faba Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Seahawks also get 5th-round pick Comment Email Print Share By John Clayton ESPN.com Archive Lions defensive tackle Cory Redding has been traded to Seattle for linebacker Julian Peterson. The Lions also are sending the Seahawks a fifth-round draft choice to complete the deal. Redding signed a seven-year, $47.8 million contract to stay in Detroit in 2007, when the team decided to move him from defensive end. Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli believed Redding would be able to help the "three-technique" defensive tackle format. Though Redding didn't produce the desired sacks, he is considered a talented, developing player who is still in his prime. In acquiring Peterson, the Lions are getting a Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker who can get to the quarterback. This week, the Seahawks asked Peterson to take a pay cut. He rejected that request and trade talks started around the league. The Lions moved quickly. Peterson has 46 career sacks and has been to five Pro Bowls. He signed a seven-year, $54 million contract to join the Seahawks in 2006. With Peterson, Lofa Tatupu and franchise player Leroy Hill on the roster, the Seahawks had $20.7 million of their cap tied up at linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hmmm...pay cut or Detroit? Tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hmmm...pay cut or Detroit? Tough choice. LOL I think that's the end of Petersen making Pro Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 LOL I think that's the end of Petersen making Pro Bowls. Actually, Detriot is going to the superbowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 LOL I think that's the end of Petersen making Pro Bowls. Ha!!! The guy is a beast though, I could see him making it in on the sympathy tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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