Edwin Mulitalo Close to Deal With Detroit

[TL24x7]

LINK (http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070323/UPDATE/703230469/1126/SPORTS0101)

Sources have stated as late as this evening that the 3 year deal has been agreed to in principal and will be signed next week barring any unforeseen complications.

[52RAYVENS]

Good luck Big Ed where ever you end up!:thumbup:

[bassgtrst]

Wow, I didnt see Ed signing a 3 year deal anywhere.

Best of luck to him, I hope that franchise can treat him with the respect that he deserves.

[TL24x7]

Edwin has always enjoyed a solid relationship with OL Coach Jim Colletto who is now in Daytwa! Edwin will join us tomorrow for a bit on GAMETIME.

[festivus]

Wow, I didnt see Ed signing a 3 year deal anywhere.

There are three year deals and there are three year deals. In Edwin's case I'm guessing it would be a one year "three year deal."

I hope he retires a healthy man, when the time comes.

[PARavensJeff]

I heard him on 98 Rock this morning, he seemed relieved to be signed but sad to leave, understandably. Best of luck to Big Ed as he moves on, a class player & person. Hopefully he'll still live here & keep his foundation going here.

[TL24x7]

Edwin officially signed tonight. Waiting to hear the terms of the new deal. Will advise....

[Sports Steve]

Big Ed said he's keeping his house in Baltimore. Good Luck to Big Ed and God Bless Him.

:jester: :jester:

[PRESSPASS]

“A LONG TIME RAVEN DEVELOPES INTO A LION”

Edwin Mulitalo, Offensive Guard, has signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Lions after playing for the Baltimore Ravens since 1999. Mulitalo will be making his first career change and says, “I look at this as an opportunity for my family and I. I think I can help be a part of another strong offensive line and hopefully teach them a trick or two.”

Since being selected in the 4th round from Arizona University, Edwin has certainly left a warpath of playing skills and talents in Baltimore. Not only have these skills been played on the field but have also been used to form his foundation, Big Ed’s Band. Because of Ed’s deep love for music, BEB helps provide musical instruments and repairs to the Baltimore City School district. Throughout the years, most Ravens fans got to check out Mulitalo from the seats in MT&T Stadium, but they also had several opportunities at the infamous Luau that Edwin and his foundation hosted every year. Big Ed’s Luau was a popular fan-based event that showcased many of Mulitalo’s Polynesian family members performing traditional war and fire dances.

According to the foundation director and longtime friend, Miles Goodman, “Ed is a great player and its exciting to see #64 still on the field. Ed is and will continue to be an integral part of the Baltimore community. We look forward to continuing Big Ed's Foundation and continuing to give the gift of music to children."

“Edwin is thrilled to be able to continue to play in the NFL and looks forward to the team, the teammates, the coaches and the fans that await him in Detroit,” says agent, Scott Smith of X-A-M Sports, “I have a strong feeling that Ed will soon find another family in Detroit as he did in Baltimore.”
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