May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Bowe To Receive Tag From Kansas City
The tag number for wide receivers this year is $9.5 million.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

Patriots Likely To Place Tag On Welker
Wes Welker, 30, led the NFL with 122 receptions in 2011.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

Chiefs Will Consider Signing Manning
Romeo Crennel says the Chiefs will consider signing Peyton Manning if the quarterback hits the free agent market.

Associated Press

Ravens Won't Target Mike Wallace
The Ravens appear unlikely to target Mike Wallace if the wide receiver hits the market.

NFL.com

Falcons Plan To Feature Turner With A 'Pitch Count'
Michael Turner is unlikely to top 300 carries with the Falcons in 2012.

Pro Football Talk

Bills Continuing Talks With Stevie Johnson
The Bills have made progress in their bid to re-sign Stevie Johnson before the receiver is eligible to become a free agent.

Associated Press

Rams Leaving Door Open For Randy Moss
After the Patriots and Vikings let Moss go in 2010, Jeff Fisher took a chance on him while still coaching the Titans.

ESPN.com

Eagles Open To Dealing DeSean Jackson
The Eagles are open to trading wide receiver DeSean Jackson, according to sources.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com

Luck, RG3 Meet With NFL Scouts
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III were able to start making pitches to teams about their value as the No. 1 overall pick on Friday.

Associated Press

Gronkowski Defends Work Ethic, Post-Super Bowl Dancing
A video of Rob Gronkowski dancing after New England's Super Bowl loss went viral earlier this month.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Lions Will Discuss Extension With Calvin Johnson To Create Cap Space
The Lions are reportedly set to make Calvin Johnson the wealthiest wide receiver in the NFL.

NFL.com

Luck Willing To Play Behind Peyton
There apparently won't be any issues if the Colts retain Peyton Manning and also draft Andrew Luck.

NFL.com

Garcon Rejects Contract Offer From Colts
Pierre Garcon had a career-year without Peyton Manning throwing passes in 2011.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Tuck, Canty Recently Underwent Surgery
A number of Giants recently underwent surgery following their Super Bowl victory.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN.com

Forte, Bears Begin Discussing Extension
Matt Forte exploded early in the 2011 season before an injury.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN.com

49ers, Spillman Agree To Three-Year Deal
C.J. Spillman was a special teams standout for San Francisco in 2011.

Associated Press

Ed Reed Preparing To Play In 2012
Ed Reed has been considering retirement for years.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN.com

Cleveland Willing To Deal On Draft Day
The Browns, who own two first-round draft picks, won't be afraid to make trades on Draft Day.

NFL.com

Report: Chiefs In The Hunt For Peyton
The Chiefs are emerging as a candidate to make a play for Peyton Manning if he is set free by the Colts.

NFL.com

Brees Has 'No Doubt' He'll Get Long-Term Deal From Saints
The clock is ticking for the two sides to get a deal done, but Drew Brees remains confident that he'll get a long-term contract from the Saints.

NFL.com

Luck Remains Undecided About Throwing In Indy
The Colts may not want Andrew Luck throwing until his Pro Day in March.

NFL.com

Major Changes Could Be Coming To Combine
One of the possibilities would be to have prospects compete against one another in the 40-yard dash and the bench-press.

NFL.com

Fox Wants Broncos To Run More Traditional Offense
John Fox believes that Tim Tebow can become more of a stereotypical NFL quarterback.

FOX Sports

Browns Could Make Play For Matt Flynn
The Browns would likely hand Matt Flynn the starting job out of the gate.

Canton Rep

Eagles, QB Trent Edwards Agree On One-Year Deal
QB Trent Edwards and the Eagles agreed to a one-year deal on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Roethlisberger Restructures Contract
Steelers QB Beb Roethlisberger has reworked his contract to help the team get under the 2012 salary cap.

AP

Trent Richardson's Knee Given Passing Review
Alabama running back Trent Richardson was given a passing review Thursday following an exam of his left knee that recently underwent surgery.

ESPN.com

Jets Leave Door Open For Peyton
The Jets will continue to explore any opportunity that they think will make the team better.

ESPN.com

Colts Still Undecided On Peyton, Luck
The Colts have not decided whether to release Peyton Manning or take Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall draft pick.

ESPN.com

Interest High In Rams No. 2 Pick
The Rams appear willing to deal the No. 2 pick for the right package.

ESPN.com