April 2012 - Football Wiretap

First Round Littered With Trades
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III went one-two as expected, while less than half the league's team drafted from their original slot.

RealGM Staff Report

Lions Looking For Ways To Trade Up
Detroit is believed to be targeting cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

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Browns Showing Interest Brandon Weeden
The Browns are showing interest in Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation.

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Vikings May Be Leaning Towards Claiborne
Minnesota reportedly likes the LSU product better than USC tackle Matt Kalil.

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Report: Patriots Interested In Seattle's No. 12 Pick
New England owns the 27th and 31st picks in the first round.

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NFL Moving To Suspend Pro Bowl
The NFL is moving towards suspending its annual Pro Bowl for this season and beyond, according to league sources.

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Dre Kirkpatrick 'Dropping' On Draft Boards
With the 2012 NFL Draft just hours away, Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is "dropping" on draft boards.

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Rumors Swirling That Bowe May Sign Tender
Dwayne Bowe is concerned that the Chiefs could draft a wide receiver in the first round.

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Samuel's Deal With Falcons Worth $14.5M Over Three Years
Asante Samuel, who was scheduled to make roughly $20 million over next two seasons in Philadelphia, will make less in Atlanta.

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Bills Looking To Trade Up For Kalil?
With the Vikings now believed to be passing on Matt Kalil with the third overall pick, other teams may be looking to swoop in and grab the offensive tackle.

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Report: Bucs Might Trade Up For Richardson
Trent Richardson is very high on a number of draft boards.

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Calvin Johnson Wins Madden Vote
Calvin Johnson will grace the cover of "Madden NFL 13" after winning a contest driven by fan voting, beating Cam Newton in the finals.

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Sanchez, Holmes Booed At Knicks Game
The pair of Jets teammates, who are attempting to strengthen their friendship by bonding, were booed loudly.

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Shanahan: Griffin Has 'Everything We Look For'
The Redskins have invested a lot of time getting to know Robert Griffin III.

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Colts Remove Manning's Banner From Lucas Oil
The banner had hung outside the stadium since its opening in 2008.

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RealGM's Final 2012 NFL Mock Draft
Check out how Jeff Risdon's final mock draft matched up against the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

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Nugent Signs Franchise Tender With Bengals
Mike Nugent has signed his $2.645 million tender as Cincinnati's franchise player.

Associated Press

Green Bay Cuts Nick Collins
Nick Collins hurt his neck while trying to make a tackle on Sept. 18, an injury that ended his season and required surgery.

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Jets Contact Richardson, Fueling Trade Speculation
The Jets, picking 16th, are exploring the possibility of moving up for Trent Richardson, according to league sources.

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Rams Refute Reports Of Steven Jackson's Availability
The Rams have refuted rumors that Steven Jackson is unhappy with his contract and has been made available via trade.

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Umenyiora Doesn't Expect Extension From Giants
Osi Umenyiora does not believe the Giants will be able to give him the contract extension he has long desired.

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Falcons Trade For Samuel, Restructure Contract
The Falcons have acquired Asante Samuel from the Eagles for a late-round draft pick, according to sources.

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McGinest Questions Welker's True Value
Willie McGinest slammed Wes Welker for suggesting that he could skip mandatory workouts if he doesn't receive a long-term deal.

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Report: Falcons On Verge Of Acquiring Samuel
Philadelphia would receive a late-round pick for the multi-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Jaguars Exec: Tannehill Won't Fall Past Dolphins
Despite the owner's attempt, teams around the NFL aren't buying into the belief that Miami could pass on Tannehill.

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Favre, Moss Nearly Teamed With Packers In 2007
Back during the 2007 draft, Randy Moss was being shopped by the Raiders. The Packers wanted him, but the Patriots got him.

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Eli Calls Himself '3rd-Most Talked About' QB In New York
The Jets have garnered a majority of headlines this offseason, having acquired Tim Tebow.

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Steve Smith: Saints Player Admitted He Targeted Me
Steve Smith wasn't surprised at all when the Saints bounty program came to light this offseason.

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Bradley Accepts $2.5M Pay Cut With Cardinals
The Cardinals signed Stewart Bradley to a five-year, $25 million contract last July.

Pro Football Talk

Bills 'Extremely Interested' In Mark Barron
The Bills are reportedly "extremed interested" in Alabama safety Mark Barron, who has seen his draft stock skyrocket in recent weeks.

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