May 2008 - Football Wiretap

Are The Chiefs Looking At Gholston?
It appears as though the Chiefs may be planning to select Vernon Gholston in next weekend's draft.

The Kansas City Star

Urlacher: 'I Never Said I Was Going To Retire'
Linebacker Brian Urlacher has refuted a report that he threatened to retire if the Bears don't reward him with more guaranteed money.

The Chicago Tribune

Linehan Likes WR DeSean Jackson
Rams' Head Coach Scott Linehan is interested in drafting California wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

UCLA's Chow Seeing Good Improvement
Norm Chow, UCLA's offensive coordinator, was expecting a smoother performance by the offense, especially the quarterbacks.

Los Angeles Times

D.C. Could Get Bowl Game
The game would likely be played at RFK Stadium or Nationals Park.

Washington Times

Notre Dame's Clausen Finally Healthy?
Notre Dame's 2007 season was certainly one to forget, but 2008 should at least be a healthier one for the team.

Chicago Tribune

Chiefs Listening To Offers For DE Allen
The Kansas City Chiefs are listening to offers for defensive end Jared Allen.

NFL.com

Urlacher To Be Traded Or Retire?
A league source claims that the agent of Brian Urlacher has asked the Bears to trade his linebacker client, another believes Urlacher is threatening retirement.

The Chicago Sun-Times

Hamza Abdullah Signs With Broncos
Hamza Abdullah signed his contract tender from the Broncos on Thursday, and he is expected to open the season as the team's starting safety.

The Denver Post

Jets Swooning Over Darren McFadden
The Jets have met with Darren McFadden three times over the last month and are becoming enamored with the running back.

The New York Daily News

Shockey OK With Trade Talk
Giants' tight end Jeremy Shockey is okay with the trade rumors surrounding him this offseason.

The New York Daily News

Packers Will Retire Favre's No. 4 During Opener
The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 during their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings this September.

ESPN

Houshmandzadeh: We Need To Trade Chad
T.J. Houshmandzadeh thinks that the Bengals are going to have big problems if they don't trade fellow receiver Chad Johnson in the near future.

ESPN

McFadden Hoping To Become A Raider?
Darren McFadden has made some comments that lead people to believe that he wouldn't mind playing for the Raiders.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Saints Explore Trading Up In Draft
The Saints are entertaining the idea of trading up in this month's draft and are looking at trading with St. Louis for the second pick.

NFL.com

Source: Dallas Offers Barber $30M
The Cowboys have opened preliminary talks with the Marion Barber about a new contract.

The Dallas Morning News

McNair Set To Retire
Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement from the NFL on Thursday afternoon.

The Baltimore Sun

Roski Trying To Lure NFL Back To Los Angeles
Edward P. Roski Jr will unveil plans for a new stadium on Thursday, with hopes of luring an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

AP

Broncos Add Veteran WR Jackson
The Broncos reached an agreement with veteran receiver Darrell Jackson on Wednesday.

ESPN

Cards' Tackle Watson Breaks Kneecap
Arizona nose tackle Gabe Watson will miss some offseason activities after falling off a treadmill and fracturing his kneecap.

ESPN

Romo Supports Cowboys Interest In Pacman
Tony Romo supports the Cowboys' decision to pursue a trade for Tennessee cornerback Pacman Jones.

The Dallas Morning News

Losman Likely Staying With Bills
Despite his request for a trade, it appears QB J.P. Losman will likely remain with the Buffalo Bills for the 2008 season.

AP

Chad Wants Out Of Cincinnati
Unhappy Bengals' WR Chad Johnson says he wants out of Cincinnati as fast as possible.

espn.com

Sanchez Named USC's Starting QB
Mark Sanchez started three games in the absence of John David Booty and has been named USC's starting quarterback for the 2008 season.

ESPN

Steelers Meet With TE Kyle Brady
The Steelers met with tight end Kyle Brady on Tuesday and are entertaining the idea of signing the free agent.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Banner: Sheppard Has Teams Flocking
Eagles president Joe Banner claimed on Tuesday that the rumored availability of cornerback Lito Sheppard has teams flocking to the phones.

The Delco Times

Pacman Delays Filing For Reinstatement
Pacman Jones told the Michael Irvin Show on ESPN Radio that has changed his mind for now about filing for reinstatement.

AP

Chargers' Cooper Suspended Four-Games By NFL
Chargers LB Stephen Cooper will miss the first four regular-season games of 2008 for violating the NFL policy on Steroids and Related Substances.

Press Release

Patriots Interested In CB's McKelvin And Talib
The Patriots have holes in their secondary after losing both Asante Samuel and Randall Gay to free agency and are looking at Leodis McKelvin and Aqib Talib in this month's draft.

NFL.com

Vanderjagt Has Tryout With Denver
Free agent kicker Mike Vanderjagt had a tryout with the Broncos on Monday.

The Rocky Mountain News