May 2008 - Football Wiretap

Sources: Chiefs Agree To Send DE Allen To Minnesota
Late Tuesday night, according to multiple sources, the Chiefs and the Vikings have reached an agreement on a trade package involving DE Jared Allen.

espn.com

Tyree Has Surgery, May Miss Some Camp
Giants' receiver David Tyree had surgery on his right knee last week and may not be ready for training camp

The New York Daily News

Eagles Also Interested In K.C. DE Allen
The Eagles are reportedly among the teams interested in Kansas City defensive end Jared Allen.

The Delco Times

Haynesworth: Titans Should Get Chad
Albert Haynesworth, the leader of the Titans' defense, believes that the team needs to pry Chad Johnson away from the Bengals.

The Tennessean

Seattle Releases Shawn Alexander
Shaun Alexander was released by the Seattle Seahawks reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

NFL.com

Bengals' Pollack Set To Retire
Bengals LB David Pollack will retire according to an announcement by head coach Marvin Lewis on Tuesday.

yahoo.com

Report: Dolphins Reach Agreement With Jake Long
According to an ESPN.com report on Tuesday, the Miami Dolphins have reached agreement with U. of Michigan OT Jake Long.

yahoo.com

Bengals Turn Down Skins Offer For Chad
Washington reportedly offered Cincinnati their 2008 first-round pick and a conditional first-day pick in 2009 for Chad Johnson, but the Bengals turned down the offer.

ESPN

Will Lions Deal Williams, Trade Up For Ryan?
Speculation is running wild in Motown that the Lions are thinking about trading receiver Roy Williams and moving up in this weekend's draft to take quarterback Matt Ryan.

The Detroit Free Press

Police: Suspect Extorted Pacman
Adam Jones paid extortion money to a 29-year old man arrested in the Las Vegas strip club shooting he was linked to.

The Tennessean

Panthers' Rucker To Retire
Carolina Pathers' DE Mike Rucker will make an announcement about retiring at an afternoon new conference on Tuesday.

AP

Seahawks' Bernard Arrested
Seattle Seahawks' DT Rocky Bernard was arrested on Monday after a woman reported he hit her at a nightclub.

Seattle Times

Carolina's Smith Wants Jarrett To Produce
Veteran Panthers' wide receiver Steve Smith wants Dwyane Jarrett to produce this coming season.

ESPN

NFL Reinstates Cincinnati LB Thurman
After a two-year suspension, the NFL has reinstated Cincinnati linebacker Odell Thurman.

ESPN

What Will Falcons GM Do With Third Pick?
Will the Atlanta Falcons draft Boston College QB Matt Ryan with the third pick?

AP

Argonaunts Sign David Boston To CFL Contract
The Toronto Argonauts on Monday signed WR David Boston to a CFL contract.

The Canadian Press

Colts' RB Keith Arrested Outside Night Club
Colts' running back Kenyon Keith was arrested outside a local night club early Sunday morning after refusing to leave the establishment.

The Indianapolis Star

No Agreement Yet Between Allen, Vikings
Defensive end Jared Allen and the Minnesota Vikings still have yet to come to terms on a long-term contract offer, which has held up a potential trade from the Chiefs.

The Kansas City Star

Eagles Still Trying To Deal Lito
The Eagles are still desperately trying to deal Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard before this weekend's NFL Draft.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Cornhuskers Begin Pelini Era
Nebraska's first spring game under new Coach Bo Pelini drew a school-record crowd of 80,149.

Associated Press

Gholston's Perfect For Team Looking For Athletic Pass-Rusher
Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston will be the perfect fit for some NFL team looking for an athletic pass-rusher and team leader.

AP

Eli Marries College Sweetheart
Giants' QB Eli Manning married college sweetheart Abby McGrew during a Saturday ceremony on Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

AP

Giants Not Pushing Strahan On Decision
The defending champion Giants are not going to push DE Michael Strahan for a decision to retire or return for another season.

AP

Steelers Sign Starks To Tender Offer
The Steelers signed offensive tackle Max Starks to a one-year tender worth $6.895 million on Saturday.

The Observer-Reporters

Attorney: Pacman Now Wants Closure
Titans' cornerback Pacman Jones is happy that an arrest has been made in the Las Vegas strip club shooting that led to his NFL suspension.

The Tennessean

Rashied Davis To Stay With Bears
WR Rashied Davis has decided to stay with the Chicago Bears, signing a one-year tender offer as a restricted free agent.

AP

Vikings Still Working To Acquire DE Allen
The Vikings are still working to trade for Kansas City defensive end Jared Allen.

The Star Tribune

Seahawks Looking To Trade Down
The Seahawks are looking to trade down in next weekend's NFL draft in order to acquire more picks.

The News Tribune

Minnesota's Udeze Receives Great Health News
Vikings' defense end Kenechi Udeze received a double dose of great medical news on Friday night - his leukemia is in remission and he has found a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant.

The Star Tribune

Shockey Wants New Role Or Trade
Jeremy Shockey would like a new role with the Super Bowl champion Giants, or a trade away from New York.

The Star-Ledger