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Teams readying pitches for Crumpler, Faneca, more
Bucky Brooks / Sports Illustrated
Recently released tight end Alge Crumpler is attracting strong interest on the free agent market. According to a source close to Crumpler, the four-time Pro Bowl tight end is set to meet with six teams over the weekend in Indianapolis.
Crumpler, who led the Falcons in receiving in two of the past three seasons, is the top tight end available on the open market, and is seeking a deal that will average around $4 million per year. Teams have raised concerns about his recent injury history, but if the talented playmaker passes a physical, he will likely secure a deal before free agency starts on Feb. 29.
Also, don't expect the Panthers to make a serious play for the tight end. Though Crumpler seems like a logical fit and would open the field up for Steve Smith, the Panthers are not one of the teams scheduled to visit with him over the weekend. The Panthers were one of the first teams to contact him after his release, but the discussions didn't develop into contract negotiations. Full Story – SIhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/02/22/notes/index.html