Buccaneers Burn Midnight Oil And Sign Freeman

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Published: July 31, 2009

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... minimally $10 million richer.

The Buccaneers burned some midnight oil and got Freeman's contract done, well, right around midnight, Thursday/Friday.

ESPN's John Clayton reports that the five-year deal has guaranteed money of $10.245 million and could be worth $26-$36 million over the life of the contract.

Players were scheduled for physicals today, some were afforded the distinction of modeling the 1976 uniforms to be worn at the team's "throw-back" game on November 8 against the Green Bay Packers.

The team will induct its only Hall of Famer, Lee Roy Selmon, into the newly-founded ring of honor at halftime of that game.

Practice starts Saturday with two sessions, the morning session at One Buc Place, the evening session at Raymond James Stadium.

Let the fun begin. 

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