For unsigned restricted free agents, June 15, 2010 was a very important date. It was the deadline for those players to sign the original qualifying tender. If they do not sign, the team could still retain exclusive negotiating rights by offering a new tender that is worth 110 percent of the player’s salary from the 2009 season. With training camps only a month away, most teams are ready to be over any contract negotiations by then. Below is a list of a few of the players who finally inked their tender deals close to the June 15 deadline.

Rocky McIntosh, Washington Redskins: Linebacker Rocky McIntosh inked a one-year deal worth a reported $1.759 million. According to ESPN, the waiting game came from McIntosh wanting a new collective bargaining agreement (the current CBA will expire after the 2010 season). The 2010 season will mark McIntosh’s fifth with the Redskins. Last season, he tallied a career-high 94 tackles as well as four passes defended, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.

Ray Edwards, Minnesota Vikings: Defensive end Ray Edwards also cited frustration with the CBA as a reason behind his holdout. His deal was also for one year and worth $2.5 million. Like McIntosh, Edwards is entering his fifth season in the league, all of which were with the Vikings. In 2009, he tallied 51 tackles, two passes defended, 8.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos: Linebacker Elvis Dumervil was perhaps one of the most talked-about holdouts prior to his contract. He signed a tender worth $3.168 million, which could be considered low in light of his title as the 2009 NFL sacks leader. Last season, he tallied a staggering 17 sacks along with 49 tackles, three passes defended and four forced fumbles.

D’Qwell Kamagra Soft Jackson, Cleveland Browns: Linebacker D’Qwell Jackson reportedly wanted a long-term deal, but he decided instead to sign a one-year tender offer. His contract was reportedly work $1.759 million. He has spent all four of his seasons with the Browns. Last season, he played in six games and tallied 59 tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble.

Owen Daniels, Houston Texans: Tight end Owen Daniels signed a tender worth $3.168 million. He has been with the Texans since he entered the league in 2006. Last season, he played in eight regular season Levitra games, tallying 40 receptions, 519 yards and five touchdowns.

Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis Colts: Safety Antoine Bethea nabbed a much better deal than many other last-minute signees. He landed a four-year deal with $27 million, $18 million of which would be paid out in the first two seasons, according to ESPN. Last season, he tallied 95 tackles, five passes defended, two forced fumbles and four interceptions.

The lack of a new collective bargaining agreement is making the 2010 offseason much different than those of the past. Having an uncapped 2011 season appears to be a real possibility at this point, which could greatly change the game. Be a part of the 2010 season by reserving NFL tickets online.

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