April 2013 - Football Wiretap

Titans Close To Deal With Gregg Williams
Gregg Williams worked for the Titans from 1993 until 2000.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Crabtree Won't Face Charges On Accused Assault
Michael Crabtree will not be charged on a count of sexual assault.

AP

Luck Put Kaepernick On Harbaugh's Radar
Colin Kaepernick attended the Manning Passing Academy before his senior season at Nevada.

Scott Ostler/San Francisco Chronicle

Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin To Remain Coveted Coach By NFL Teams
At least NFL three teams inquired about Kevin Sumlin.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

San Francisco Attempting Fifth NFL/MLB Sweep In History
The 49ers are attempting to join the San Francisco Giants as champions.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

49ers Likely To Trade Alex Smith Before April 1
Alex Smith is set to be paid $7.5 million for the 2013 NFL season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

NFL Viewership Up 24 Percent Since 2005, General Primetime Down 22
NFL viewership on television has increased by 24 percent since 2005.

Brian Rolapp/NFL

Packers, Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks Interested In Revis
The Packers have been constantly mentioned as an interested party in Darrelle Revis across all sources.

Mike Freeman/CBS Sports

Revis 'Speechless' About Trade Rumors
New GM Jeff Idzik said "it's way premature" to discuss Darrelle Revis' situation, claiming every player on the roster is under evaluation.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Saints Fire Spagnuolo, Plan Switch To 3-4
Steve Spagnuolo replaced Gregg Williams last offseason.

Larry Holder/Times-Picayune

Rob Ryan Agrees To Become Rams' Defensive Coordinator
Rob Ryan said he expected to be out of work "for like five minutes" after he was fired by the Cowboys.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Ravens Converting In Red Zone Trips
The Ravens have scored on their last eight trips to the red zone.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Jets To Explore Trade Of Revis
The Jets are pessimistic about signing Darrelle Revis to a new deal when he becomes a free agent.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Kaepernick Files For Trademark, 'Kaepernicking'
San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick has filed for the trademark, "Kaepernicking," his bicep-kissing act.

ESPN.com

Raiders To Allow Terrelle Pryor To Compete For Starting QB Job
Terrelle Pryor started for the Raiders in Week 17, going 13-for-28 for 150 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Alex Marvez/Fox Sports

Arians Will Use Wayne Model To Revive Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald had just 75 catches for less than 1,000 yards in 2012.

Darren Urban/Cardinals.com

Seau's Family Files Suit Against NFL
Junior Seau's family has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming his suicide was a result of brain disease cause by violent hits during his career.

AP

Callahan Denies Throwing Super Bowl
Bill Callahan has denied allegations that he sabotaged Super Bowl XXVII.

Josh Dubow/AP

JaMarcus Russell Attempting NFL Comeback
JaMarcus Russell is down from the 320 pounds he weighed last fall.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

Brown, Rice Suspect Callahan Of Sabotage In Super Bowl XXXVII
The Raiders lost the game 48-21 to Jon Gruden's Buccaneers.

Larry Hartstein/CBS Sports

Russell Wilson Denies Asking For New Contract
Russell Wilson has publicly said that he has not requested a new contract from the Seahawks.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Sean Payton Reinstated By NFL
Sean Payton met with Roger Goodell on Monday.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Harbaughs Have Only Texted, Won't Instill Cutoff On Communication
Jim Harabugh was also asked if there will be a time to cutoff communication.

Tim Kawakami/Mercury News

Akers To Kick For 49ers In Super Bowl
David Akers missed a 38-yard field goal in the 49ers' win over the Falcons and has struggled throughout the season.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

49ers Can't Re-Sign Cundiff For Super Bowl
Neil Rackers is the top available kicker should the 49ers not trust David Akers for the Super Bowl.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Lions Won't Switch To 3-4 Defense
Jim Schwartz dismissed rumors that the Lions may switch to the 3-4 defense.

Justin Rogers/MLive

Welker's Wife Sarcastically Calls Ray Lewis 'A True Role Model'
Wes Welker's wife wrote negatively about Ray Lewis on her Facebook page following the New England Patriots' loss to the Ravens.

Chris Strauss/USA Today

Alex Smith Would Prefer To Be Playing But 'Couldn't Be Happier'
Alex Smith will be dressing for a Super Bowl, but backing up Colin Kaepernick following the 49ers' 28-24 win over the Falcons.

Michael Silver/Yahoo! Sports

Belichick Confirms He'll Return For 2013
Bill Belichick confirmed on Monday that he will return to the New England Patriots for his 14th season with the franchise.

WEEI

Falcons Went 0-For-5 On 2nd Half Drives
Matt Ryan committed two turnovers in the second half.

Bill Barnwell/Grantland