Cory Redding and a 5th Round Pick Traded For Julian Peterson

From Espn.com Lions defensive tackle Cory Redding has been traded to Seattle for linebacker Julian Peterson. The Lions also are sending the Seahawks a fifth-round draft choice to complete the deal. Redding signed a seven-year, $47.8 million contract to stay in Detroit in 2007, when the team decided to move him from defensive end. Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli believed Redding would be able to help the “three-technique” defensive tackle format. Though Redding didn’t produce the desired sacks, he is considered a talented, developing player who is still in his prime. In acquiring Peterson, the Lions are getting a Pro Bowl-caliber linebacker who can get to the quarterback. This week, the Seahawks asked Peterson to take a pay cut. He rejected that request and trade talks started around the league. The Lions moved quickly. Peterson has 46 career sacks and has been to five Pro Bowls. He signed a seven-year, $54 million contract to join the Seahawks in 2006. With Peterson, Lofa Tatupu and franchise player Leroy Hill on the roster, the Seahawks had $20.7 million of their cap tied up at linebacker. A solid trade. Redding has been terrible and it was time for a change. Mayhew and Schwartz are excorcising the team of it’s demons…