May 2006 - Football Wiretap

Branch Afraid Of Losing 2002 Bonus Because Of Language In CBA
Deion Branch continued to mull his options on Monday in an ongoing battle to win a contract extension.

Boston Globe

Eagles Not Denying Lelie Rumors
Eagles sources have denied being interested in WR Ashley Lelie in the past but on Monday Andy Reid refused to comment.

Philadelphia Daily News

Raiders' Gallery Hurts Quad Muscle

AP

Raiders Agree To Five-Year Deal With First-Rounder Huff
The Raiders agreed to terms with first-round selection Michael Huff, the first defensive back taken in the 2006 draft, to a five-year deal worth at least $22.5 million.

ESPN

Argos President Says Williams Will Return
Ricky Williams recently fractured a bone is his arm during a CFL matchup.

Canadian Press

Shell Shakes Things Up, Names Two Rookies As Starters

ESPN

Vikings, Bucs Pursuing Safety Dwight Smith

ESPN

Texans Sign Third-Rounder Winston

ESPN.com

Chargers Sign Four Draft Picks

Press Release

Bills Sign Four Draft Picks On Monday

AP

Brown Still Waiting To Hear Back From Titans On Trade Demand

Nashville City Paper

Commissioner Search To Intensify On Monday

Washington Post

Dawkins Confirms Contract Talks With Eagles
Brian Dawkins' agent has been talking with the Eagles about a contract extension.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Bengals' Askew Charged With Resisting Arrest
Officers used a Taser to subdue Matthias Askew and charged him with resisting arrest on Saturday evening.

AP

Chiefs Agree To Five-Year Deal With Cornerback Ty Law
Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law agreed to a five-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

AP

Roy Williams Next In Line For Extension?

CowboysPlus.com

Browns Sign Rookie LB Wimbley On Saturday

AP

Argonauts' Ricky Williams Breaks Arm
Running back Ricky Williams broke his left arm in the second quarter of the Toronto Argonauts' 26-23 victory.

AP

Witten Signs Six-Year Extension
Jason Witten's deal is worth a total of $28 million, the most for any tight end in the NFL.

Dallas Morning News

Bears' Gilmore Arrested
Chicago tight end John Gilmore was arrested Saturday and charged with possession of marijuana.

AP

McNabb Calls Owens' Autobiography A "Children's Book"

NFL.com

Jets Sign Three Draft Picks

AP

Faulk Out For 2006
Marshall Faulk will miss the 2006 season due to major knee surgery, but he isn't ready to retire.

USA Today

No Raise Expected For Johnson
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf predicted Thursday that quarterback Brad Johnson will report to training camp happily and expressed no concerns about Johnson's contract status.

Star Tribune

Former Browns' Captain Galen Fiss Has Died

Associated Press

Titans' Brown Seeks Trade
Tennessee running back Chris Brown, who is entering the last year of his rookie contract, officially has requested the right to seek a trade.

AP

Son Of Legendary Announcer Sues NFL, NFL Films

AP

49ers Plan Retirement Ceremony For Rice

Oakland Tribune

Owens Expected Call From Falcons
Terrell Owens was hoping to receive a call from the Atlanta Falcons after he was released from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mike Williams Fined More Than $400K Last Year

mlive.com