TE Graham goes home to Denver

Published: Thursday, March 8 2007 4:35 p.m. MST

Daniel Graham is the latest addition to the Denver Broncos, one of the most active teams so far this offseason.

The Broncos agreed Wednesday with the former New England tight end on a five-year, $30 million deal that includes $15 million in guaranteed money.

A team spokesman said he could not comment. The deal was disclosed by a person familiar with the deal who requested anonymity.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons were talking to 35-year-old wide receiver Joe Horn, who was cut last week by their NFC South rivals in New Orleans.

ESPN.com quoted unnamed team sources as saying the Falcons reached agreement with the outspoken receiver, but the Falcons denied it.

It's not done yet," Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said Wednesday night. "We haven't signed a contract, so he's not an Atlanta Falcon."

Graham had been with New England since the Patriots drafted him with the 21st overall pick in 2002. He caught 120 passes for 1,393 yards and 17 touchdowns in his time with the Patriots, but is now primarily a blocker.

The 6-foot-3, 257-pound Graham grew up in Denver and attended the University of Colorado. His father, Tom Graham, played linebacker for the Broncos from 1972 to 1974.

He joins newly signed running back Travis Henry plus two players the Broncos obtained in trades: cornerback Dre' Bly and defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson.

In Davie, Fla., Joey Porter passed his physical and signed a five-year, $32 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. Porter, a three-time Pro Bowler, spent his first eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who released him last week in a salary-cap move. He ranks fourth in Steelers history with 60 sacks, including seven last year.

Porter joins a defense that ranked fourth in the NFL in yards allowed and included defensive player of the year Jason Taylor.

"It's great that we were able to acquire a player of Joey's caliber," Taylor said. "He has been an impact player in this league for many years, and when you add someone who has the ability to make plays like he does, it will help not just the defense, but the entire team."

Defensive end Patrick Kerney, meanwhile, made his first official appearance in Seattle after signing a six-year, $39.5 million deal with the Seahawks.

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