Darnell Dockett Requests Trade

According to XTRA Radio in Phoenix, Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has requested a trade.

Dockett has three years and $11.25 million left in base salaries on his contract.

"It's not something I want to comment on right now," Dockett's agent Drew Rosenhaus told FanHouse Monday night. Rosenhaus said the report didn't originate from him or his client.

Dockett is one of the best players at his position in the game. He's played in 79 of 80 games since he came into the league in 2004 and he registered 55 total tackles, four sacks and 13 quarterback hits last season.

The decision to request a trade is probably based on the type of contract Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth received in February.

Haynesworth signed a seven-year deal with $41 million guaranteed. Yet, Haynesworth's total package could reach $115 million if certain incentives are met.

Dallas outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware is also expected to break the bank. He's in the last year of his contract and the Haynesworth deal is the benchmark.

Also, Carolina defensive endJulius Peppers is another top defender seeking big money. Peppers was franchised by the Panthers at $16.68 million. A team would have to give up two first-round picks to Carolina to sign Peppers and that seems unlikely now.

Finding a potential team for Dockett is an interesting situation for the Cardinals. They already have a trade demand from wide receiver Anquan Boldin and are working on possible extensions with linebacker Karlos Dansby and safety Adrian Wilson.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

5-04-2009 @ 10:59PM

skeetbull said...

I'm sick of these greedy players. They signed a contract they were happy with now how about honoring it!

5-05-2009 @ 12:45AM

A.J. said...

You can't believe every trade request you hear. Still, I wonder if the Cardinals in particular aren't being a little bit overly selective about who they pay big money. I don't think that Dockett should be getting Haynesworth money, but after last season, maybe it is time for a pay raise, seeing as Antonio Smith is gone and Dockett is now undisputedly their best defensive lineman.

5-05-2009 @ 8:05AM

JIM said...

WOULD HE GIVE BACK SOME MONEY IF HE PLAYED POORLY? A CONTRACT IS A CONTRACT. QUIT CRYING. THINK OF THE FANS FOR ONCE AND HOW THESE THINGS AFFECT TICKET PRICES.

5-05-2009 @ 10:45AM

mcbrroy said...

STUPID REDSKIN OWNER !!!!!!!!! PAYING WAY TOO MUCH FOR ALBERT AND MAKING OTHER PLAYERS THINK THAT THEY DESERVE MORE TOO. THANKS " DEAD SKINS "

5-05-2009 @ 1:53PM

screwface5 said...

He mad cuz he played at a superstar level during the superbowl (i beleive he had 3 or 4 sacks), and played real well during the playoffs, but he is a undersized DT (i think he's 280) who is adept at collapsing the pocket, and pressuring the quarterback and isn't as stout against the run. and he didn't perform nearly as well during the season as he did in the playoffs, so i can understand if they won the superbowl he should get a 5-7 year contract of the 50 million range, but they didn't win the superbowl, and he is no Albert Haynesworth/ Richard Seymour, taking on double and tripple teams to help other players make plays, and still able to make plays himself.

5-05-2009 @ 3:18PM

soulcitysigma1914 said...

yeah that Haynesworth deal screwed everyone up. As a panthers fan who is pissed about the Peppers situation, i can relate to how cards fans must be feeling.

5-05-2009 @ 6:41PM

MAXNDB said...

DON'T BLAME THE PLAYER'S IT'S THE OWNERS THAT GIVE THEM ALL THAT MONEY YOU GET WHAT THAY ARE WILLING TO GIVE YOU IF THAY DONT GIVE THE PLAYERS ALL THAT MONEY THAY CANT GET IT

5-05-2009 @ 10:54PM

Mike said...

Why can't these players just be happy with the money they are already making? I would love to have made it into the NFL that alone would be worth all of the money in the world. It's every boys dreams and these guys are living it. But you can't blame only the players what about the teams like the Cowboys, Yankees and Lakers who continue to throw huge amounts of money to players.
Michael
Carolina Panthhers Fan in AZ worried about 09'