Rumor- "samuel Said To Be A "done Deal""

Correct. If memory serves, Randy Mueller signed Jeff Blake just hours into free agency back in 2000.

EDIT: Looks like I was right
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/2000/02/11/freeagent_fridayroundup_ap/


I don't see why they don't just allow teams to talk with Free agents after the Super bowl, or the Pro Bowl even. You can still set it up when they can't sign until a specific date, but we all know he is going to be a free agent.