May 2024 - Football Wiretap

Aaron Rodgers To Have No Restrictions When OTAs Open

May 4, 2024 1:08 AM

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be ready to go when the New York Jets begin OTA practices on May 20.

The four-time MVP, eight months removed from surgery to repair a torn left Achilles, will have "no restrictions," according to coach Robert Saleh.

"Once phase three hits, we're not anticipating any restrictions from what we can and can't do with him," Saleh said Friday at the start of a two-day rookie minicamp.

ESPN.com

Tags: New York Jets, Injury

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Odell Beckham Jr., Dolphins Agree To One-Year Deal

May 3, 2024 11:45 AM

Odell Beckham Jr. and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million.

Beckham spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Media

Tags: Miami Dolphins, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Saquon Barkley Claims Giants Never Made Him Offer To Return

May 3, 2024 9:25 AM

Saquon Barkley opened up about his departure from the New York Giants while engaging with fans on social media Thursday night.

Barkley attended Thursday night's game between the Sixers and Knicks in Philadelphia. When shown on the Jumbotron, he was booed by the New York fans in attendance.

"It's been two months," Barkley said on X, "lol no way ya can still be this mad! Mf can't even go to a basketball game."

Someone responded to Barkley, pointing out that he bailed on New York.

"Let me educate some of you fans here," he replied. "I can't bail or become a traitor if I never got an offer to come back ... so I went to the organization I felt that was the best and after already being here for a month man I'm excited to be a eagle! Go birds."

Barkley undoubtedly is referring to 2024, because the Giants reportedly made offers to Barkley on a long-term deal in 2023.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Patrick Mahomes Guarantees Super Bowl Three-Peat

May 3, 2024 9:18 AM

Patrick Mahomes is confident about the Kansas City Chiefs' chances to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.

"Next year in New Orleans, we're gonna do it again," Mahomes said on the "Impaulsive with Logan Paul" podcast. "I'm putting it on the table. We're gonna do it again. I'm telling you now." 

The Chiefs have played in every AFC Championship Game since 2018.

Mahomes, 28, already has two league and three Super Bowl MVP awards. He's one of just five starting quarterbacks in NFL history with three Super Bowl wins. 

'Impaulsive with Logan Paul' podcast

Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Misc Rumor

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Dak Prescott Won't Be Charged In Alleged 2017 Assault

May 3, 2024 9:15 AM

Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying that detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed.

The case stemmed from an alleged incident that occurred in 2017 in which a woman said Prescott assaulted her in the back of an SUV in a strip club parking lot.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Legal, Misc Rumor

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Chargers Agree To Deal With D.J. Chark

May 3, 2024 9:13 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a contract with D.J. Chark, Jr., a source has confirmed.

Chark, a veteran of six NFL seasons, brings experience to a young wide receiver room.

Prior to the agreement, the Chargers had no receiver with more than three years in the NFL or a season with over 800 yards.

Kris Rhim/ESPN

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Steelers Decline Fifth-Year Option On Najee Harris

May 3, 2024 9:09 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers are declining the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on Najee Harris.

The decision will make the running back a free agent after this season.

The Steelers are not ruling out agreeing to a deal with Harris after this season, according to sources.

Brooke Pryor/ESPN

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Chiefs Decline Fifth-Year Option On Kadarius Toney

May 2, 2024 10:53 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs have declined their fifth-year option for the 2025 season on Kadarius Toney.

Toney was a first round pick by the New York Giants in 2021. Toney was traded to the Chiefs in 2022.

Both general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid recently indicated Toney was in the Chiefs' plans this season.

"I don't think we ever stopped believing in him,'' Veach said shortly before the draft. "I think people around the building like him. It's the injury bug. Hopefully, he gets some luck on his side and can stay healthy and can be the player that he was at Florida and the player that we've seen in spurts here. I'm just hoping he has a good offseason and has a little luck on his side and can stay healthy.''

Toney played in 13 games last season, but had just 27 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Report: Dolphins Owner Turned Down $10B Offer

May 2, 2024 9:22 AM

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has turned down a $10 billion offer for control of the franchise, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, according to a report.

He discussed a deal with billionaire Ken Griffin, but the two sides could not finalize a deal.

Ross wants to keep control of the three entities in his family, the report states. 

The Dolphins are valued at $5.7 billion.

USA Today

Tags: Miami Dolphins, Misc Rumor

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Tee Higgins Seeking Contract Similar To Michael Pittman

May 2, 2024 9:19 AM

Tee Higgins is seeking a deal similar to the three-year, $70 million deal Michael Pittman, Jr. received from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a report.

It has been reported that the Cincinnati Bengals haven't come close to the $20 million-per-year range for Higgins.

The wide receiver is slated to play under the franchise tag that would pay him $21.816 million.

Cincinnati.com

Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Falcons Tried To Trade Back Into First Round After Drafting Penix

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Illinois Gov.: Bears' Stadium Plan A 'Nonstarter'

Associated Press

Jacoby Brissett Eager To Battle Drake Maye For Patriots' QB1 Job

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Darius Slayton 'Confident' On Contract Resolution With Giants

Jordan Raanan/ESPN

Ezekiel Elliott Has 'Unfinished Business' With Cowboys

Todd Archer/ESPN

Report: NFL Might Make Push For 18 Games Before Current CBA Ends

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Browns Want Taxpayers To Cover Half The Cost Of Stadium Solution

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Davante Adams Doesn't Regret Trade From Packers

The Rush Podcast

Broncos Won't Pick Up Zach Wilson's Fifth-Year Option

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Jaguars Release WR Zay Jones, K Joey Slye

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