March 2008 - Football Wiretap

Haynesworth Makes Progress, Talks Don't

Sep 30, 2014 11:25 PM

Albert Haynesworth is working out regularly, but contract talks between the defensive tackle and the Titans have remained dormant, according to the Tennessean. "I have told [general manager] Mike [Reinfeldt] we are ready to talk about it at any time, but they have chosen to go slow in negotiations, which they have the right to do," his agent Chad Speck said. "I anticipate us talking." Tennessee designated Haynesworth has their franchise player in February.

The Tennessean

Tags: Tennessee Titans, Free Agent Rumor

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Jags Add Safety Prioleau To Secondary

Oct 29, 2014 7:47 PM

The Jaguars have added veteran safety Pierson Prioleau to their secondary, according to the Associated Press. In order to make room for the safety on Wednesday the team also waived quarterback Lester Richard. Prioleau is entering his tenth NFL season.

ESPN

Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Signing

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BCS Rejects Playoff Plan

Oct 7, 2014 3:55 PM

Bowl Championship Series officials rejected a plan on Wednesday to turn the controversial system for deciding a national champion into a four-team playoff, starting in the 2010 season, according to an Associated Press report.

AP

Tags: Misc Rumor, NCAA

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Alexander Interested In Cincy?

Nov 7, 2014 9:13 AM

Shaun Alexander grew up in nearby Kentucky and would be interested in joining the Cincinnati Bengals. "Making calls to teams. Bengals are on our list!" Jim Steiner, Alexander's agent, told The Enquirer in an e-mail Wednesday morning.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Free Agent Rumor

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Raiders Hoping To Trade Jordan

Sep 19, 2014 4:23 PM

LaMont Jordan is owed $4.7 million this season, and the Raiders are looking to trade him because they believe he still has value. Interested teams are likely to hold off on making offers for Jordan hoping that he is released, and they could then sign him to a more affordable contract.

San Francisco

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Trade Rumor

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Bills Get $78M From Rogers For Eight Games

Jul 10, 2014 7:15 AM

The Buffalo Bills will be paid $78 million (Canadian) by Rogers Communications Inc. to have the team play five regular-season and three exhibition games at the Rogers Centre over the next five years, according to the Toronto Star. The price is much higher than the profit the team makes per game that is hosted at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York. "All I can say is we are thrilled to bring the NFL product to fans in Toronto," a spokeswoman said from Rogers.

The Toronto Star

Tags: Buffalo Bills, Misc Rumor

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Texans, G Weary Agree On Deal

Oct 31, 2014 3:46 PM

The Texans have signed guard Fred Weary to a one-year contract, according to the Houston Chronicle. He started twelve games for the team on the right-side of the line last season before suffering an injury at the beginning of December. The deal will pay him $800,000 in base salary.

The Houston Chronicle

Tags: Houston Texans, Signing

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Chargers Agree To Terms With Veteran OT Shelton

Oct 29, 2014 7:48 PM

The Chargers made a move to bolster their offensive line Tuesday as they agreed to terms with tackle L.J. Shelton on a two-year deal. ?We had the opportunity to add an experienced, good player to the mix at offensive tackle,? General Manager A.J. Smith said. ?L.J. has played both left and right tackle during his career. We were thin at the position and we were determined to find a talented player. We believe we?ve addressed the need with L.J. Shelton.? Shelton, 6-6, 345, who enters his 10th NFL season in 2008, brings a wealth of experience and versatility to San Diego. He?s played in 130 games and started 125 during his career. In 2007 with the Miami Dolphins, he started all 16 games at right tackle. A year earlier, he started five games at left tackle before moving inside to right guard for the final 11 games.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Signing

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Baltimore Tried To Move Up To Get Ryan

Oct 7, 2014 4:04 PM

The Ravens reportedly tried to trade up in Saturday's NFL Draft in order to select quarterback Matt Ryan, according to the Baltimore Sun. Baltimore ended up taking Joe Flacco with the eighteenth pick in the draft, and the general opinion has been that he needs some time to grow before starting as the team's quarterback. "I think we accomplished that. Hopefully, next year at this time, we can look back on this draft and feel really good about it. I think we will," said Eric DeCosta, the Ravens' director of college scouting.

The Baltimore Sun

Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Dallas Wants To Sign Barber Over Long-Term

Oct 11, 2014 10:17 AM

The Dallas Cowboys are still interested in signing running back Marion Barber to a long-term deal, according to the NFL Network. When the Cowboys bypassed Rashard Mendenhall in favor of Felix Jones in this weekend's draft, many believe that signaled their desire to keep Barber over the long haul. Jones has been projected as a great complementary back to Barber.

NFL.com

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Misc Rumor

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49ers Reportedly Interested In LB Spikes
The 49ers are still interested in signing free-agent linebacker Takeo Spikes.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Rift Growing Between Taylor And Parcells
The rift between Miami defender Jason Taylor and front office figurehead Bill Parcells appears to widening.

ESPN

Sources: Jaguars Interested In Deal For Sheppard
The Jaguars are reportedly interested in making a deal for Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard.

The Philadelphia Daily News

T.O. Being Sued By Eagles Over Bonus Money
The Philadelphia Eagles have sued WR Terrell Ownes for nearly $770,000 for bonus money he has not repaid the team.

AP

Jets Tried To Trade Up To Grab Chris Long
The Jets tried to trade up in last weekend's NFL Draft to select defensive end Chris Long.

The New York Daily News

Panthers Add Depth With DT Walker
The Carolina Panthers added some depth on Monday by signing free agent defensive tackle Darwin Walker.

NFL.com

Jets Baker Upset Over Drafting Of TE
The New York Jets' Chris Baker is upset with the team for drafting another tight end Dustin Keller in last weekend's draft.

ESPN

Oakland Releases RB Dominic Rhodes
The Raiders have released running back Dominic Rhodes after his future with the team was put in question with the drafting of Darren McFadden.

ESPN

Record 33 Trades During NFL Draft
A record 33 trades were made on Saturday and Sunday as NFL teams tried to assemble winning rosters.

AP

GM Ireland Admits To Taylor Trade Talks
Dolphins' General Manager Jeff Ireland finally admitted on Sunday that he had some discussions with teams in regards to the services of Jason Taylor.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

UCLA's Cowan Out For 2008 Season; Olson To Miss 6-8 Weeks
UCLA QB Patrick Cowan will undergo surgery on the ACL in his left knee and will miss the entire 2008 season.

espn.com

Day Two, The NFL Draft Rolls On
The NFL Draft continued on Sunday with rounds three through seven. Keep up with all the picks as a host of fresh college faces were assigned to professional teams.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Packers: Drafting Brohm No Slight To Rodgers
The Packers claim that their decision to draft quarterback Brian Brohm in the second round of the NFL draft on Saturday was no slight to Aaron Rodgers.

NFL.com

Raiders Trade CB Washington To Ravens
The Raiders traded cornerback Fabian Washington to the Ravens in exchange for a fourth-round pick on the second day of the NFL Draft on Sunday.

The Contra Costa Times

NFL Makes Pacman Trade Official
The league has finally approved the trade between the Cowboys and the Titans that will send suspended cornerback Pacman Jones to Dallas.

ESPN

Miami: Henne Could Start As Rookie
The Dolphins claim that second-round pick Chad Henne could start at quarterback for the team this season.

NFL.com

It's Official: Packers Place Favre On Retired List
The Green Bay Packers have ended any speculation that Brett Favre could come out of retirement next season after placing him on the team's reserve-retired list.

ESPN

Strahan To Giants: Don't Trade Shockey
Michael Strahan hasn't decided whether or not he'll retire this summer, but he is sure that he doesn't want the Giants to trade Jeremy Shockey.

The New York Daily News

Taylor Remains In Miami For Now
Jason Taylor is still a member of the Dolphins - for now.

The Miami Herald

Eagles Trade With Dolphins For RB Booker
The Eagles traded with the Dolphins on Saturday to land a running back that they wanted in last year's draft.

The Philadelphia Inquirer