May 2013 - Football Wiretap

NFL Considering Wider Field
The logic is that spreading out players wide would reduce hits in the middle of the field.

Dan Pompei/National Football Post

Tim Jennings Gets $1M Increase
The Bears will increase the salary of Tim Jennings by $1 million.

Josh Katzowitz/CBS Sports

Boldin Will Retire If Released By Ravens
Anquan Boldin says he will retire if released in a salary-cap move.

ESPN.com

Saints Hire Rob Ryan As Defensive Coordinator
Rob Ryan will implement a 3-4 defense for the Saints.

Larry Holder/Times-Picayune

Harbaughs Haven't Spoken Since Super Bowl
John Harbaugh was asked by David Letterman if they had spoken since the handshake.

John Breech/CBS Sports

Cameron Hired By LSU As Offensive Coordinator
Cam Cameron has been hired as offensive coordinator of LSU.

Bruce Feldman/CBS Sports

Grantham Withdraws Name From Saints' DC Job
Sean Payton has also interviewed Rob Ryan for the position.

Larry Holder/Times-Picayune

Charlotte Commits $143.75M To Upgrade Panthers' Stadium
The Panthers will contribute $96.25 million during the next decade and a half, will stay in Charlotte for at least the next 15 seasons.

Josh Katzowitz/CBS Sports

Umenyiora's Contract For 2013 Voided
Osi Umenyiora has expressed a desire to still return to the Giants in 2013.

Matt Rybaltowski/CBS Sports

49ers Again Stuck Looking To Improve WR Position
Michael Crabtree was targeted 94 times in Colin Kaepernick's 10 starts, 55 more than any other receiver.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

Ngata Avoid Serious Injury, Sprained MCL
Haloti Ngata avoided suffering a serious injury during the Super Bowl.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Finley Sees Remaining With Packers As 50/50 Proposition
Jermichael Finley would like to remain with the Green Bay Packers, though it is not yet clear if they will release him before his $3 million roster bonus is due.

Tyler Dunne/Journal Sentinel

Titans Hire Gregg Williams To Assist With Defense
The Titans have added Gregg Williams to their coaching staff.

ESPN.com

Adrian Peterson Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
Adrian Peterson underwent surgery on Thursday for a sports hernia.

Vikings.com

Flacco Wanted To Cheat On Final Play If Ginn Broke Free
Joe Flacco solicited Dennis Pitta, as well as offensive linemen, to interfere with the play if need be.

Dylan DeSimone/Niners Nation

Eagles Hire Billy Davis As Defensive Coordinator
Billy Davis was previously defensive coordinator of the 49ers and Cardinals.

Eliot Shorr-Parks/Star Ledger

Gronkowski Offered $3.75M For Porn Role
The press release from the adult website said Rob Gronkowski had “the attitude to be a hugely popular male adult star.”

New York Post

Raiders To Tarp Off Mt. Davis
The Raiders' lease at the Coliseum expires at the end of 2013.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

Raiders Could Turn To Pryor If Palmer Doesn't Accept Paycut
Sources say there is "no way" the Raiders will pay Carson Palmer his scheduled $13 million salary.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Vick Remains With Eagles Past $3M Deadline
Michael Vick is a hypothetical fit for Chip Kelly's offense, but it remains to be seen if he will take a pay cut.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Ahmad Bradshaw Released By Giants
Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns as the Giants' primary running back last season.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Rodgers Monitoring Flacco's Contract Negotiations
Aaron Rodgers figures to sign a deal that pays him at least $20 million annually.

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

49ers May Need To Increase Situational Usage On Defense
The 49ers rotate a smaller number of defensive players than most teams.

Mike Sando/ESPN

Saints To Interview Rob Ryan, Todd Grantham For DC Job
The Saints will interview two to four candidates for its defensive coordinator vacancy.

Larry Holder/Times-Picayune

Rodgers Feels Time Right For Packers To Move Forward With Favre
Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre had a scripted, onstage moment at their joint appearance at Saturday's NFL Honors event.

Chris Strauss/USA Today

Delaine Walker's Aunt, Uncle Killed By Drunk Driver After Super Bowl
Alice and Bryan Young attended the Super Bowl as guests of Delaine Walker.

Matthew Peters/High Desert Daily Press

49ers Appear Amenable To Long-Term Deal For Goldson
Jim Harbaugh endorsed a new contract for safety Dashon Goldson.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Jenkins Promises To Become Factor For 49ers In 2013
A.J. Jenkins said he wants to return next season as "a totally different player" and that he planned to work out with Colin Kaepernick during the offseason.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Harbaugh Has 'Great Respect' For Alex Smith, Won't Divulge Plans
Jim Harbaugh said he has "great personal friendship, togetherness with Alex (Smith)."

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Eagles Discussing Contract With Dennis Dixon
Dennis Dixon played at Oregon for Chip Kelly.

Geoff Mosher/Comcast Philadelphia