Miami Dolphins nearing deal with Saints for Reggie Bush

[Scurrilous]

Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland grinded into the early morning Thursday as Miami neared a trade agreement with the Saints that would send Reggie Bush to Miami.

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"When most Dolphins’ fans went to sleep Wednesday night, the names dancing through their heads likely included Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton and Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw.

By Thursday morning, they’ll be able to prepare to see a different name dancing through their backfield: Running back Reggie Bush.

Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland grinded into the early morning Thursday, surpassing 2 a.m. as he and agent Joel Segal hammered out details of a trade that would potentially send Bush to the Dolphins, sources told the Miami Herald.

Ireland had not yet pulled the trigger on the deal in the middle of the night, and Bush still would have the option to accept the renegotiated terms of the contract, but everyone was headed in the right direction, sources said."

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/28/2334372/dolphins-make-midnight-move-for.html#ixzz1TP0H3ryr

[RockaFowler]

1. ESPN says it's a 2 year deal

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2011/07/28/report-miami-dolphins-close-to-trading-for-reggie-bush/?cxntcid=breaking_news

Add (9:03 a.m.): ESPN reports that the Dolphins and Bush have agreed on a new two-year contract and Bush is coming to Miami today to sign the deal.

The deal was contingent on Bush agreeing to play for far less than the $11.8 million he was owed this season. The Saints were going to cut Bush today for salary cap purposes, but instead the Dolphins swooped in and acquired Bush before he hit the open market. The Dolphins will likely will be sending a low-round draft pick to the Saints.