May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Colts, Manning Working On Contract
Peyton Manning's new deal is expected to eclipse Tom Brady's record for annual average salary.

Associated Press

Harris Signs Franchise Tender With Jets
David Harris will make more than $10 million next season.

ESPN.com

Newton Wants 'To Be The No. 1 Pick'
Cam Newton has displayed his extreme confidence often.

Associated Press

Top 103: Pre-Combine Edition
A.J. Green, Von Miller, Cam Newton, Da'Quan Bowers and Patrick Peterson headline our prospect list heading into the combine.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

NFL To Adopt Baseline Concussion Test
The NFL will release more details at the combine later in the week.

NFL.com

Seahawks Re-Sign Lewis, Stanback
Roy Lewis and Isaiah Stanback both played at nearby Washington.

Associated Press

Dolphins, Soliai Working On Extension
The Dolphins are weighing whether they should place their franchise tag on nose tackle Paul Soliai.

NFL.com

Spicer Signs One-Year Deal, Retires With Jaguars
Paul Spicer was placed on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.

NFL.com

Jaguars, Lewis Discussing Long-Term Deal
The Jaguars have placed their franchise tag on tight end Marcedes Lewis.

NFL.com

Four Players Join Labor Meetings
Brian Dawkins, Jeff Saturday, Mike Vrabel and Brian Waters were part of labor talks Wednesday.

Associated Press

NFL Calls GMs, Coaches For Special Meeting
The NFL plans to brief each team's front office on the progress of labor negotiations on Thursday.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

Woodley Signs Franchise Tender With Steelers
LaMar Woodley stands to make more than $10 million next season.

Associated Press

Negotiations Between NFL, NFLPA Now Tally Over 38 Hours
The NFL and NFLPA will meet on Wednesday and Thursday as well.

NFL.com

Ronde Barbrer Returning For 15th Season
Ronde Barber has been to five Pro Bowls in his 14 seasons.

Associated Press

Browns Use Franchise Tag On Dawson
Phil Dawson has long been dependable for the Browns.

Associated Press

Saints Cut Jeremy Shockey
Jeremy Shockey was due to make $4.2 million in 2011.

ESPN.com

Broncos, Bailey Reach Four-Year Deal
Champ Bailey's deal is worth between $43 million and $47 million.

Associated Press

Lovie Smith Praises Cutler's Leadership
Lovie Smith came to the defense of Jay Cutler publicly on the team's website.

ESPN.com

Redskins Bring In Atogwe For Workout
O.J. Atogwe was released by the Rams on Friday.

NFL.com

Former Chiefs RB Podolak Hit By A Car
Ed Podolak, who didn't suffer life-threatening injuries, wasn't inside a crosswalk when he was hit on Sunday.

Associated Press

Rams, Clayton Discussing Extension
St. Louis wants to keep Mark Clayton over the long-term.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Seneca Wallace Wants Chance To Start
Seneca Wallace didn't completely dismiss the idea of re-signing with the Browns.

Pro Football Weekly

Jets Eyeing Pass Rusher With First-Round Pick
The Jets have the 30th overall pick and need to add an outside pass rusher.

ESPN.com

Lovie Smith's New Deal Could Be Done Soon
Lovie Smith will likely have two years added to his contract and receive a modest pay bump.

CSN Chicago

Ed Wang Hopes To Grow Game In China
Ed Wang became the first player with full Chinese ancestry to be drafted into the NFL.

Associated Press

Day 5 Of Mediated Meetings Begin
The NFL and NFLPA have been meeting in front of a federal mediator daily since Friday.

Associated Press

Panthers Won't Place Tag On Williams
DeAngelo Williams is Carolina's all-time leading rusher.

ESPN.com

Ravens Expected To Cut McGahee
Willis McGahee would make $6 million next season.

NFL.com

Talks Between NFL, NFLPA Continue To Progress
Charlie Batch, a member of NFLPA's executive committee, says talks are "going well right now."

Associated Press

Bryan Cox Joins Miami's Staff
The Dolphins drafted the pass-rushing linebacker in 1991.

Associated Press