April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Boldin's WR Brother D.J. Signs With Lions
Wake Forest wide receiver D.J. Boldin, bother of Anquan, has agreed to terms with the Lions on an undrafted free agent contract.

Detroit Free Press

Peyton: I Hope Stafford Breaks My Rookie INT Record
Peyton Manning thrown into the fire as the quarterback of the Colts back in 1998.

Sports Radio Interviews

Dolphins Will Release QB John Beck
On Monday, the Dolphins decided to cut John Beck, who was hyped as their quarterback of the future back in 2007.

Miami Herald

Titans Sign Free Agents, Including Chris Mortensen's Son
The Titans signed eight undrafted free agents on Tuesday morning, including Arkansas quarterback Alex Mortensen.

Nashville City Paper

Pittsburgh Will Release Foote, Who Wants To Join Lions
Larry Foote wants to continue his career as a starting linebacker, so the Steelers will reportedly release him in order to help him achieve that goal.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers Met With Free Agent WR Lelie
The Steelers met with free agent wide receiver Ashley Lelie on Monday, and the two sides could soon agree on a contract.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Raiders Looking To Sign Undrafted Fullback
The Raiders are looking to sign an undrafted free agent at fullback to provide depth behind Oren O'Neal and Luke Lawton.

San Francisco Chronicle

Will NFL Draft Move To Prime Time?
The NFL is reportedly considering making its draft a prime-time event over three days, according to the Dallas Morning-News.

Dallas Morning News

Report: Briggs Says He Cut Himself Shaving
Bears linebacker Lance Briggs claims that he cut his right hand while attempting to shave with a straight-edged razor.

ESPN

Campbell Was 'Shocked' By Sanchez Talk
Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell admitted on Monday that he was shocked to hear USC quarterback Mark Sanchez's name linked to Washington leading into the draft.

ESPN

Sheldon Brown Says He'll Report To Camp
Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown says that he'll report to camp on Friday morning despite his public request for a trade.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Graham Harrell Will Work Out For Browns
Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell is expected to work out for the Browns this weekend, but hasn't yet signed a rookie contract.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Lucas Set To Re-Sign With Seahawks
Cornerback Ken Lucas will return to the Seahawks after agreeing to terms on a contract.

Seattle Times

The Only NFL Draft Summary You'll Need To Read
Which teams improved? Which ones overreached? Which teams walked away with the biggest steals?

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Sanchez Could Make $10M In Endorsements
Mark Sanchez could make as much as $10 million in endorsements in 2010 if he thrives at the Jets' quarterback.

Bloomberg

Sheldon Brown Hopes Hobbs Means Eagles Will Deal Him
Disgruntled cornerback Sheldon Brown hopes that the acquisition of veteran cornerback Ellis Hobbs means that the Eagles will grant his trade request.

Philadelphia Daily News

Agent: Scaife To Sign Tender With Titans
Tight end Bo Scaife, who was franchised by the Titans, has joined the team's offseason program and signed his one-year tender.

ESPN

Bengals Will Trade Levi Jones
After drafting Alabama tackle Andre Smith with the sixth overall pick, the Bengals have told Levi Jones that they will attempt to move him.

ESPN

'Refrigerator' Perry Upgraded To Fair Condition
William "The Refrigerator" Perry has been upgraded to fair condition in a South Carolina hospital.

ESPN

Leach Disappointed For Harrell, Crabtree
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach felt as though former players Michael Crabtree and Graham Harrell deserved better in this past weekend's NFL Draft.

ESPN

Jets Sign College Basketball Player
Can Mark Sanchez and the Jets turn J'Nathan Bullock into the next Antonio Gates?

Newsday

Bears Also Wanted Michael Mitchell In 2nd Round
The Raiders were widely panned when they selected Ohio safety Michael Mitchell in the second round with the 47th overall pick, but the Bears reportedly were going to select him with the 49th pick.

NFL.com

Vikings Sign RB Ian Johnson
The Vikings have signed Boise State running back Ian Johnson, who went undrafted in this past weekend's NFL Draft.

Pro Football Talk

Jaguars Will Sign 18 Undrafted Rookies
The Jaguars reached verbal commitments with eighteen undrafted rookies on Sunday night, and they are expected to sign the players by this coming weekend's mini-camp.

Jaguars.com

Stafford, Pettigrew Want Win Over Skeptical Fans
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and tight end Brandon Pettigrew, first round picks of the Lions, want to win over fans that are skeptical of their credentials.

NFL.com

GM: Jets Inquired About Burress
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted on Sunday that he inquired about free-agent receiver Plaxico Burress before the NFL draft began on Saturday.

NFL.com

Chargers Draft Recovering LSU WR Byrd
The Chargers took a flyer on injured former LSU receiver Demetrius Byrd with the 224th pick in the NFL Draft this past weekend.

ESPN

Redskins Sign Chase Daniel
The Redskins have signed undrafted free agent quarterback Chase Daniel, formerly of the Missouri Tigers.

ESPN

Cardinals Expected To Release RB James
The Cardinals are expected to release disgruntled running back Edgerrin James after drafting a pair of running backs this past weekend.

Arizona Republic

Jones: Cowboys 'Maximized' Draft Without No .1
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones feels as though the team had a good draft despite not having a first round pick, and dealing away their second round selection.

Star-Telegram