May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Romo Could Receive $25M Guaranteed In First Season Of New Deal
Tony Romo is signed through 2016, but the final three years of his deal will void after the 2013 season.

Jean-Jacques Taylor/ESPN.com

Phillips Has No Interest In Anything But Coaching
Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has no interest in doing anything other than coaching.

Houston Chronicle

Tatupu Suffers Pectoral Injury During Workouts
Lofa Tatupu will begin training camp with the Falcons among the injured.

NFL.com

Holmgren: 'Time Will Fix' Rift Between Favre, Packers
Brett Favre had a messy divorce with the Packers in 2008.

NFL.com

Vick: Giants Remain 'Team To Beat'
The Eagles were labeled as the "Dream Team" heading into the 2011 season, but things ended badly for Michael Vick's team.

Sports Illustrated

Suh Preaching 'Accountability' For Lions
Detroit made their first playoff appearance since 1999 last season, but the off-field issues have muddied their reputation.

Yahoo! Sports

Report: Corey Williams Faces DWI
Williams was pulled over around 11:30 p.m. on June 18, 2011, by Arkansas police for crossing the center line.

ESPN.com

Lynch Apologizes For DUI Arrest
Marshawn Lynch has apologized following his arrest last weekend on charges of driving under the influence in Northern California.

Associated Press

Alex Smith Has Mixed Emotions Over Bounty Scandal
Alex Smith has "mixed emotions" about the bounty program that targeted him during last season's NFC playoffs.

Associated Press

Browns No Closer To Deals With Richardson, Weeden
The holdup in Brandon Weeden's case is that he's seeking to have all four years of his rookie deal guaranteed.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Favre Admits Return To Vikings In 2010 Was About Money
Brett Favre has admitted that his decision to return to the Vikings for the 2010 season was largely motivated by money.

Star Tribune

49ers Not Expected To Offer Extensions This Year
The 49ers didn't reach a long-deal with safety Dashon Goldson and it may be some time before they get an extension done with anyone.

Pro Football Talk

Buccaneers Sign Mark Barron
The Buccaneers have signed first-round draft pick Mark Barron to a five-year contract.

Associated Press

Favre To Serve Has High School Assistant
Brett Favre is returning to football as an assistant high school coach in Mississippi.

Associated Press

Tebow Works Out With Throwing Guru
Tim Tebow has been working out with a throwing guru on the campus of the University of Southern California for the past week.

Pedro Moura/ESPN.com

Report: Revis Doesn't Plan To Hold Out
Darrelle Revis is looking for the Jets to rework the $46 million, four-year deal he signed in 2010.

ESPN.com

Romo Sticking By Dez Bryant
Tony Romo says he's sticking by teammate Dez Bryant despite the wide receiver's recent legal troubles.

ESPN.com

Report: Reid Felt Samuel Was In Steep Decline
The Eagles traded Asante Samuel earlier this offseason to improve their cap position and relieve a logjam at cornerback.

NFL.com

Browns, Richardson In Advanced Talks
The Browns might be inching closer to a contract agreement with Trent Richardson.

Pro Football Talk

Dielman Considers Coming Out Of Retirement
If the veteran guard decides to play, he will be a free agent

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter)

Chargers, Aubrayo Franklin Agree To Terms
The Chargers have agreed on a one-year contract with free-agent defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.

Associated Press

Titans Sign Aaron Francisco
The Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with safety Aaron Francisco.

Associated Press

Kenny Britt Arrested For DWI
Kenny Britt was arrested early Friday morning on a charge of DWI at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Associated Press

Nicks Was Ineligible During Final Year At UNC
The University of North Carolina has admitted that Hakeem Nicks was ineligible when he played his final season at the school in 2008.

NFL.com

Fitzgerald Doesn't Want Say In Arizona's Quarterback
Ken Whisenhunt says that Larry Fitzgerald doesn't want any responsibility in regards to who the team uses at quarterback.

NFL.com

Dolphins, Tannehill Clash On Contract
The Dolphins are "digging in" during negotiations with quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

NFL.com

Branch Deal Gives Raiders $3.8M In Cap Space
The Raiders created $3.8 million in cap space when they signed Tyvon Branch to a long-term contract earlier this month.

Pro Football Talk

Stevie Johnson Wants To Improve Yards After Catch
Stevie Johnson has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, but he has higher goals for the 2012 season.

BuffaloBills.com

Jaguars, Blackmon Will Start Talking Soon
The Jaguars and Justin Blackmon haven't spent much time discussing a contract this summer.

Pro Football Talk

Rivers Likes Peyton On Broncos
Phillip Rivers welcomes Peyton Manning as a new rival in the AFC West.

NFL.com