JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 4, 2007) -- The
Jacksonville Jaguars believe they found a legitimate deep threat in free agency, agreeing to a five-year contract with former Cleveland receiver
Dennis Northcutt.
Northcutt was flying to Jacksonville for a physical and was expected to sign the deal March 5.
The contract was reportedly worth $17 million and included a $4.5-million signing bonus.
Northcutt had 276 receptions for 3,438 yards and 11 touchdowns in seven years with the Browns. He caught 117 passes for 1,535 yards and four touchdowns during the 2003-04 seasons. His production dipped the last two years with 64 receptions for 669 yards and two scores.