May 2008 - Football Wiretap

Saints Agree To Terms With K Mehlhaff
The Saints agreed to terms on a three-year deal with kicker Taylor Mehlhaff on Friday.

The Argus Leader

Report: Rams, Long Agree To Terms
The St. Louis Rams and DE Chris Long have reached an agreement on a contract Saturday night, according to a published report.

AP

Favre Declines To Address Rift
Brett Favre declined the opportunity to address his rift with the Packers on Saturday during an appearance at Lambeau Field.

NFL.com

Pro Bowl LB Spikes Visits Lions
Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes visited the Lions this week.

The Detroit Free Press

Kaczur Had 202 Pills When Arrested
When Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur was arrested in upstate New York a few months ago, he had 202 OxyContin pills labeled as being made in Canada.

ESPN

Redskins Sign Tight End Fred Davis
The Redskins have agreed to terms with tight end Fred Davis, one of their three second-round picks from this April's Draft.

Pro Football Talk

Steelers' Farrior Wants To Re-Sign
Steelers' linebacker James Farrior wants to finish his career with the team.

The Pittburgh Tribune-Review

Tim Brown: Favre Should Stay Retired
Raiders great Tim Brown believes that legendary quarterback Brett Favre should remain retired.

The Los Angeles Times

Jets Sign Tight End Keller
The New York Jets have agreed to terms with first-round pick, tight end Dustin Keller.

ESPN

Porter Will Miss Time With Hamstring Injury
Jaguars' receiver Jerry Porter will miss part of training camp with a lingering hamstring injury.

ESPN

Packers' Prez Supports GM, Coach In Favre Standoff
Green Bay President Mark Murphy has restated his support of General Manager Ted Thompson and Coach Mike McCarthy in their ongoing saga with Brett Favre.

ESPN

Chad Cautious About His Return
Disgruntled Bengals' receiver Chad Johnson wants to be cautious about returning to the field after having ankle surgery in June.

Pro Football Talk

Patriots Sign Fourth-Rounder Wilhite
The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round pick cornerback Jonathan Wilhite.

The Boston Globe

Jets Sign QB Erik Ainge
QB Erik Ainge signed a contract with the New York Jets on Thursday.

AP

Chiefs Release Safety Greg Wesley
The Kansas City Chiefs have released safety Greg Wesley.

Pro Football Talk

Could Henry Return To Bengals?
If wide receiver Chris Henry is reinstated by the NFL after having his legal issues dropped, there is a chance that he could return to the Bengals.

ESPN

Lito Hires Rosenhaus
Lito Sheppard missed the Eagles' two-week voluntary camp last month and has made it known that he's unhappy with his contract.

Philadelphia Inqurier

McCown Injured Handling A Chain Saw
A brush with a chain saw two weeks ago left Josh McCown with a cut on the index finger of his throwing hand that required six stitches.

ESPN

Ravens Sign Joe Flacco
The Baltimore Ravens and rookie first-round pick Joe Flacco agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $30 million, agent Joe Linta said Wednesday night.

ESPN

Jurevicius Likely To Start Season On PUP List
Joe Jurevicius of the Cleveland Browns likely will start the 2008 season on the physically unable to perform list.

ESPN

AP Source: Packers File Tampering Charges Against Vikings
The Associated Press reported Wednesday night that the Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings alleging the team made inappropriate contact with QB Brett Favre.

AP

Jets Sign CB Dwight Lowery
The New York Jets on Wednesday signed CB Dwight Lowery, their fourth-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft.

yahoo.com

Favre Tempted To Call Green Bay's 'Bluff'
Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

ESPN

NFL Looking For Gang Hand Signals On The Field
The NFL, concerned that some players might celebrate by flashing the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to examine game tapes and identify the gestures.

Los Angeles Times

Ravens, Suggs Unable To Agree On Extension Before Deadline
The Baltimore Ravens were unable to sign franchise player Terrell Suggs to a contract extension before Tuesday's deadline.

Associated Press

Rosenbloom: Rams Not For Sale
Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom said on Monday that the team is not for sale.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hamlin, Cowboys Agree To Six-Year Deal
The Cowboys have signed safety Ken Hamlin to a six-year deal worth roughly $39 million.

ESPN

Titans, Haynesworth Miss Deadline
The Titans and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth failed to meet the NFL's mandated franchise deadline, meaning that he'll make $7.25 million next season.

ESPN

Chicago Signs RB Kevin Jones
The Chicago Bears have signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal.

ESPN

Ravens To Meet With Flacco's Agent On Deal
The Ravens will meet with the agent for first-round quarterback Joe Flacco on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Baltimore Sun