April 2012 - Football Wiretap

Chargers Sign Cordell Bell, Aubrayo Franklin
The Chargers have signed two tackles, OT Cordell Bell and DT Aubrayo Franklin.

Press Release

Mike Wallace Not Expected At Camp
Mike Wallace is not expected to report to the Steelers as they open training camp on Wednesday.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Kirkpatrick Out Six Weeks With Fractured Knee
Cincinnati's Dre Kirkpatrick injured the knee while preparing for training camp.

NFL.com

Lions, Justin Miller Reach One-Year Deal
The Lions have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with cornerback Justin Miller.

NFL.com

Chad Johnson Blames Patriots For His Poor 2011 Season
Chad Johnson says he wasn't productive because the team didn't allow him to be himself.

ESPN,com

Wilson Took Major Pay Cut With Cardinals
The 32-year-old safety had two years and $14.5 million remaining on his previous contract.

NFL.com

Flacco Will Honor Contract During Extension Talks
Joe Flacco is entering the final year of his contract, but he isn't letting his uncertain future distract him.

NFL.com

Garrett Offers Support To Bryant, Mother
Dez Bryant's mother does not want to press charges against her son after his arrest for assault.

NFL.com

Eagles Will Make Jackson Part-Time Punt Returner
DeSean Jackson will only return punts for the Eagles when the team needs a spark.

Pro Football Talk

Ravens Sign Ricky Brown, Pass On Steinbach
The Ravens have signed linebacker Ricky Brown.

Pro Football Talk

Ryan Kalil Buys Ad, Promises Super Bowl For Panthers
Ryan Kalil expects the Panthers to have a very successful season.

ESPN.com

Reed Will Report To Ravens On Time
Ed Reed will forgo a holdout and report on time to Ravens training camp, according to coach John Harbaugh.

NFL.com

Chad Johnson Predicts 'Monster' Season
Chad Johnson is predicting a "monster" season because he's no longer muzzled.

NFL.com

Eagles Agree To Deal With McBriar
The Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with long-time Cowboys punter Mat McBriar.

CSN Philly

Report: Cardinals Teammates Prefer Skelton Over Kolb
John Skelton and Kevin Kolb will enter training camp battling for the starting job in Arizona.

Pro Football Talk

Patriots, Shiancoe Agree To One-Year Deal
The former third-round pick visited the Patriots last week before continuing on his free-agent tour to Philadelphia.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Brees Ready To Face 'The Unknown' With Saints
Drew Brees is eager to attack the 2012 season with the Saints, who have been saddled with penalties in the wake of the bounty scandal.

ESPN.com

Falcons Lose Tatupu For Season
Mike Smith said Tuesday tests revealed Lofa Tatupu will require season-ending surgery.

ESPN.com

Mike Sims-Walker To Work Out For Titans
Mike Sims-Walker will work out for the Titans on Tuesday, according to a report.

NFL.com

Tomlin Gets Three-Year Extension From Steelers
Mike Tomlin has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Steelers through the 2016 season.

NFL.com

Jackson Says He's Working On Retirement Contract With Rams
Steven Jackson is under contract through 2013, with base salaries of $7 million this year and next year.

Pro Football Talk

Wilson, Cardinals Reach Extension Through 2015
The safety had two years remaining on his contract.

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Jaguars Aren't Sure If Jones-Drew Will Report
The running back wants a new contract.

ESPN.com

Chargers Working To Avoid Slow Start
Norv Turner is attempting to instill a sense of urgency as the Chargers begin training camp.

Michael Gehlken/San Diego Union-Tribune

Falcons Sign Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson will give Atlanta depth at the linebacker position.

Pat Yasinskas/ESPN

Branch, Gaffney To Compete For Playing Time
Deion Branch and Jabar Gaffney are expected to compete for playing time with the Patriots since they each are best utilized outside the numbers.

Jeff Howe/Boston Herald

Steinbach Will Reportedly Work Out For Ravens
The Ravens are giving Eric Steinbach a chance to make their roster, according to a report.

NFL.com

Pouncey: Dolphins Learning From Tannehill
The Dolphins haven't decided on a starting quarterback, but center Mike Pouncey believes the team would be fine with rookie Ryan Tannehill.

Pro Football Talk

Source: Eagles Interested In Shockey
The Eagles are looking for a tight end and are showing interest in Jeremy Shockey.

PhillyMag.com

Jets Acquire Jeff Otah From Panthers
The Jets have acquired Jeff Otah from the Panthers in an effort to solidify the right tackle position.

Rich Cimini/ESPN