Flyers lock up Coburn for two years

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07/01/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed defenseman Braydon Coburn to a two-year contract extension on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but several sources indicate it is for $6.4 million.

Coburn, a restricted free agent, posted five goals and 19 points in 81 regular-season games for the Flyers. He added a goal and four points in 23 playoff games while playing more than 25 minutes per contest as Philly came up short in the Cup Finals against Chicago.

The former first-round pick of Atlanta in 2003 has recorded 24 goals and 95 points in 297 career games with the Thrashers and Flyers.

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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

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