April 2008 - Football Wiretap

Kansas City Signs Braden Albert
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Thursday that the club has agreed to terms of a five-year contract with T Branden Albert.

Press Release

Broncos' Rod Smith To Retire?
Denver Broncos' WR Rod Smith is planning to hold a news conference on Thursday amid reports he will retire.

AP

Saints, WR Colston Reach Agreement
WR Marques Colston agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday.

AP

Chargers Release WR Eric Parker
The Chargers on Wednesday released veteran wide receiver Eric Parker.

Press Release

Chiefs Sign CB Brandon Flowers
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms of a four-year contract with CB Brandon Flowers.

NFL.com

Chad And Marvin Getting Along
Chad Johnson and Marvin Lewis have apparently mended their relationship that appeared to be beyond disrepair over the off-season.

Dayton Daily News

Hester A No-Show
Devin Hester did not report to camp on Tuesday night before midnight as players were required to do and missed team meetings this morning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rams' DT Wroten Suspended Four Games
St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Claude Wroten was suspended Tuesday without pay for four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

USA Today

Bears Agree With First-Round Pick Chris Williams
Chris Williams, an offensive tackle from Vanderbilt, agreed to a five-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday.

AP

Cardinals Have Plan To Keep Dallas Fans Away
Cardinals' fans have "created a decisive home-field advantage" the past two years.

East Valley Tribune

Bengals Sign WR Mario Urrutia
The Bengals on Tuesday signed rookie WR Mario Urrutia to a four-year deal.

yahoo.com

Dungy: Peyton To Be Ready For Opener
Indy coach Tony Dungy is optimistic that Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener.

AP

Raiders Sign S Greg Wesley To One-Year Deal
The Raiders have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Chiefs' safety Greg Wesley on Tuesday.

AP

Packers Weigh Trade Offers For Favre?
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly asked multiple NFL teams what they would be willing to offer for Brett Favre.

espn.com

Chargers Sign DE Castillo To New 7-Year Deal
The San Diego Chargers signed DE Luis Castillo to a new seven-year contract on Tuesday.

Press Release

Plaxico Will Report To Camp But Isn't Happy
Plaxico Burress, who has been campaigning for a new contract, told the Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., that he will report to training camp on time when it begins Thursday.

ESPN

Jets Place TE Baker, LB Trusnik On PUP List
The New York Jets placed Chris Baker and Jason Trusnik on the active-physically unable to perform list Monday.

AP

Sources: Urlacher And Bears Revise Contract
According to sources, Brian Urlacher and the Bears have come to terms on a revised contract.

ESPN

Broncos Waive RB Mike Bell
The Denver Broncos announced on Monday that the team has waived RB Mike Bell.

yahoo.com

49ers' Nolan: Allen May Not Retire
San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan on Monday said he believes Larry Allen might return for his 15th season.

AP

Chad Says He'll Report
Chad Johnson said he'll report on time for the Cincinnati Bengals' training camp next weekend.

SI.com

Giants Trade Shockey To New Orleans
The Giants will get second- and fifth-round picks in the 2009 draft from the Saints for Jeremy Shockey.

SI.com

Chiefs Come To Terms With Charles And Cottam
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Monday that the club has agreed to terms of three-year contracts with RB Jamaal Charles and TE Brad Cottam.

Press Release

Chargers First-Round Pick Remains Unsigned
Chargers first-round pick Antonine Cason remained unsigned Sunday night.

AP

DeSean Jackson Agrees On 4-Year Deal With Eagles
WR DeSean Jackson and the Eagles agreed on a four-year deal on Sunday night.

AP

Official: Chris Long Agrees To Long-Term Deal With Rams
DE Chris Long agreed to a multi-year deal with the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.

AP

Jason Taylor Headed To Washington
The Redskins traded two draft picks to the Dolphins on Sunday for DE Jason Taylor.

AP

Chargers Agree To Terms With RB Hester, CB Tribble
Rookies Jacob Hester and DeJauan Tribble agreed to contract terms with the San Diego Chargers on Friday.

AP

Sources: Daniels Has ACL Tear; Taylor Coming To Washington?
Redskins DE Phillip Daniels suffered an ACL injury on Sunday that could lead to the Dolphins' Jason Taylor coming to Washington in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

espn.com

Redskins DE Daniels Injures Knee
Washington Redskins' DE Phillip Daniels suffered a left knee injury on Sunday morning.

yahoo.com