May 2017 - Football Wiretap

Tony Romo Fails To Qualify U.S. Open
Tony Romo failed to qualify for the 2017 U.S. Open after shooting a three-over 75 at Split Rail Links & Golf Club.

Todd Archer/ESPN

ESPN Extends Tim Tebow's Contract
Tim Tebow is still chasing his professional baseball dreams, but ESPN has extended his contract.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Peyton Manning Urged Dolphins To Trade For Julius Thomas
The Dolphins asked Peyton Manning about Julius Thomas before acquiring him from the Jaguars.

Palm Beach Post

Scot McCloughan Auctioning Items To Help Washington's Foundation
Scot McCloughan is auctioning off items on eBay that he wore during his two years with the Washington Redskins, including an autographed camo hat.

John Keim/ESPN

Patrick Mahomes On Playbook: 'A Lot Harder Than I Thought'
Patrick Mahomes has spent just a few days with the Chiefs, but he's already a little overwhelmed by the team's playbook.

Nick Shook/NFL

Jerome Bettis Among ESPN's NFL Layoffs
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2015, Jerome Bettis joined ESPN at the start of the 2013 season.

Sporting News

Dak Prescott: Cowboys Just Scratched The Surface Last Year
Dak Prescott sees even more success for the Cowboys in his second professional season.

Dallas Morning News

Brandon Marshall Plans To Play Two More Years
Wide receiver Brandon Marshall signed a two-year deal with the Giants this offseason.

ESPN.com

Cutler Advises Bears Not To Play Trubisky If Team Has Bad Start
Veteran Mike Glennon, whom the Bears guaranteed $16 million in 2017, is the team's starting quarterback for the coming season.

ESPN.com

Court Releases Hernandez's Letter To Fiancee
Aaron Hernandez's suicide came just five days after he was acquitted in a 2012 double slaying.

ESPN.com

Jay Cutler Hired By Fox Sports As Color Commentator
Two NFL general managers of QB-needy teams say they did not anticipate Jay Cutler getting a role that would allow him to compete for a starting job.

ESPN

Michael Oher Cited For Assaulting Uber Driver
Michael Oher has been cited for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver in Nashville, Tennessee.

David Newton/ESPN

Michael Floyd Visits With Vikings, Hopes To Have Deal Soon
Michael Floyd is talking to the Minnesota Vikings, among other teams, and hopes to have a deal by end of next week, according to a source.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Stephen Jones Supports Reexamination Of NFL's Marijuana Policy
Jerry Jones recently said the NFL should "drop its prohibition" on marijuana.

Cindy Boren/Washington Post

Doug Martin Not Badly Injured In Car Accident
Police say Doug Martin suffered minor cuts and bruises from the crash.

Jenna Laine/ESPN

Jay Cutler Auditioning For Broadcasting Jobs
Jay Cutler remains a free agent and has received little interest on the open market.

Mike Garafolo/NFL.com

Victor Cruz Still Seeking NFL Contract
Victor Cruz had an excellent start to his career but has been slowed by injuries since 2014.

Zach Braziller/New York Post

Jed York Wants To 'Sit Down' With Jim Harbaugh
Jed York is thrilled with new coach-general manager duo Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, but he may sit down for dinner with Jim Harbaugh in the near future.

Conor Orr/NFL

Marshawn Lynch Can Make Up To $8.9M From Raiders
Marshawn Lynch's contract with the Raiders includes various incentives.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tony Romo To Try To Qualify For U.S. Open
Tony Romo plays an 18-hole local qualifier Monday at Split Rail Links and Golf Club about 30 minutes west of Fort Worth.

ESPN

Lions Open Up Extension Talks With Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford will make $16.5 million in 2017.

Curtis Crabtree/Pro Football Talk

Ezekiel Elliott Becomes First Rookie To Lead NFL In Merchandise Sales
Ezekiel Elliott was highly productive on the field for the Cowboys and he made a difference in merchandise sales as well.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Malcolm Butler Joins Patriots For Voluntary Workouts
The two sides did not reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension this offseason.

Field Yates/ESPN

Reuben Foster's Shoulder Led To Slide On Draft Night
A shoulder condition that worried teams and could jeopardize his rookie season led Reuben Foster to slip to No. 31 on draft night, according to league sources.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Justin Forsett Retires After Nine NFL Seasons
Justin Forsett played for six teams, but enjoyed his most success with the Ravens.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Woody Johnson: Jets Need A Youth Movement
Woody Johnson wants to see the Jets engage in a youth movement for the first time in his tenure as owner.

Conor Orr/NFL

Teams Tried To Trade Up For Mitch Trubisky, But Not As High As No. 2
The Bears weren't the only team that wanted to trade up to select Mitch Trubisky, but they were the only team willing to move all the way up to No. 2.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Cardinals Interested In Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert would figure to occupy the third spot on the depth chart behind starter Carson Palmer and backup Drew Stanton.

Aaron Wilson/Houston Chronicle

Jamaal Charles Agrees To Sign With Broncos
Jamaal Charles had spent his entire career with the Chiefs but has recently dealt with a series of injuries.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bills Decline Fifth-Year Option On Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins will enter 2017 in the last year of his rookie contract.

RealGM Staff Report