May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Lewis Readying Bengals To Be Without Palmer
Marvin Lewis has spoken to Carson Palmer recently.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Routt Signs $31.5M Deal With Raiders
Oakland is being proactive this offseason.

Associated Press

Gabbert Not Conceding QB Spotlight To Newton
Blaine Gabbert said he had a meeting with the Panthers on Saturday.

Associated Press

Agent: Labor Talks Will Go Into September
One prominent NFL agent expects a lockout to extend well into the 2011 season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

Vikings Hope To Re-Sign Sidney Rice
Minnesota wants to re-sign Sidney Rice despite opting to place their franchise tag on Chad Greenway.

NFL.com

GM Denies Lack Of Support In Tebow
It had been reported that Denver's front office lacked confidence in Tim Tebow.

NFL.com

Holmgren: Browns Will Draft Quarterback
Mike Holmgren insists that he believes in Colt McCoy.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Angelo: Bears Have 'Full Plate'
The Bears plan to make a number of personnel changes.

ESPN.com

Senator Urges NFL To Open Up Books
Sen. Jay Rockefeller wrote a Washington Post opinion column on Friday.

Associated Press

Coughlin: Burress Return Not On Radar
Plaxico Burress is expected to play in the NFL next season.

ESPN.com

Arians Will Sign Deal To Stay In Pittsburgh
Bruce Arians had been mulling retirement, much like Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.

NFL.com

Bears Want Olin Kreutz Back
Olin Kreutz said at the end of the season that he's open to a return.

ESPN.com

NFL VP Of Security Milt Ahlerich Retiring
Milt Ahlerich served with the FBI for 25 years prior to joining the NFL.

Associated Press

Jones Takes Blame For Super Bowl Seat Fiasco
Jerry Jones accepted some responsibility for 400 fans that had to watch the Super Bowl outside the stadium.

ESPN.com

Bears Give Lovie 2-Year Extension
The Bears on Friday agreed to terms with head coach Lovie Smith on a two-year contract extension.

Press Release

Steelers Won't Place Transition Tag On Taylor
Ike Taylor could be sought after on the free agent market.

NFL.com

Rivera: Panthers Eyeing 'Seven To 10 Guys' At No. 1
Carolina doesn't appear to have confidence in Jimmy Clausen.

NFL.com

Experts Predict Lockout
There is less than a week remaining to strike a new labor pact.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Ryan Again Predicts Jets Will Win It All
The Jets have lost in the AFC Championship Game two years in a row.

ESPN.com

Oakland Places Tag On Wimbley
Kamerion Wimbley will make more than $10 million next season.

Associated Press

Cowboys To Interview Newton At Combine
Dallas has the ninth overall pick in April's NFL Draft.

ESPN.com

Dolphins Committed To Henne For Now
Chad Henne received a half-hearted vote of confidence from general manager Jeff Ireland.

NFL.com

Raiders, Routt Agree To Extension
Stanford Routt was a priority for Oakland this offseason.

NFL.com

Shockey Passes Physical With Dolphins
Jeremy Shockey lives in Florida during the offseason.

ESPN.com

Fox: Orton Is Denver's Quarterback
If the season started today, Kyle Orton would start over Tim Tebow in Denver.

Associated Press

Some Coaches Could Lose 50 Percent Of Salary
The salary that coaches will lose depends on the length of a possible lockout.

Associated Press

Teams To Use Restricted FA Tenders
Using restricted free agent tenders could make talks between the NFL and NFLPA rough.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

'Progress' Made In Labor Talks, Two Sides Will Meet Tuesday
The NFL's collective bargaining agreement will expire next Thursday.

Associated Press

Smith Should Get Extension From Bears Soon
Lovie Smith has one year left on his contract.

NFL.com

Arian Foster Undergoes Knee Surgery
Arian Foster rushed for an NFL-high 1,616 yards in 2010.

Associated Press