March 2013 - Football Wiretap

Umenyiora: Falcons Are 'Most Talented Team' I've Seen
Osi Umenyiora won two Super Bowls in 10 seasons with the New York Giants.

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers Close To New Deal
The Packers are close to making Aaron Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history.

ESPN.com

Brent Grimes Could Land With Dolphins
Brent Grimes, who is recovering from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, remains on the free agent market.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Raiders Willing To Hold Onto Palmer's Salary 'Right Now'
Carson Palmer is due $13 million in 2013 and the expectation has been that the Raiders will eventually cut ties with the quarterback.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Dion Jordan Doesn't Miss Playing Offense
Dion Jordan was a tight end when he arrived at Oregon, but he's now regarded as one of the draft's top prospects as a linebacker/defensive end.

Pro Football Talk

Flynn Trade Unlikely Until After First Day Of Draft
The Seattle Seahawks have put Matt Flynn on the trade market and they reportedly have interest from as many as three teams.

Pro Football Talk

Matt Barkley Throws 55-Of-60 On Pro Day
Former USC quarterback Matt Barkley completed 55-of-60 attempts during the Pro Day on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Umenyiora Agrees To Deal With Falcons
The Falcons and free agent DE Osi Umenyiora agreed on a two-year contract Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Robert Kelly Will Be Released By Raiders
The defensive lineman signed a seven-year, $50.1 million contract in 2008 and was set to make $6.5 million in 2013.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Gronkowski Confirms Third Surgery On Forearm
Rob Gronkowski has confirmed that he has undergone a third surgery on his broken left forearm to clear out an infection.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Michael Huff Reaches Three-Year Deal With Ravens
The defending Super Bowl champions were in need of a safety after they parted ways with veteran Ed Reed.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Griffin III: Goal Is To Return Week 1
Robert Griffin III said in a statement that his goal, if healthy, is to return to the field for the Redskins by Week 1 of next season.

ESPN

Report: Darrius Heyward-Bey To Visit Lions
Detroit has long been looking for a complement to star wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Three Teams Showing Interest In Matt Flynn
The Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders are expressing interest in Matt Flynn.

Pro Football Talk

Dez Bryant Wants To Be First 2,000-Yard Receiver
Dez Bryant had 50 catches for 879 yards and 10 touchdowns in the final eight games.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Elvis Dumervil Has 'Brick Wall' On Shoulder
Elvis Dumervil will wear No. 58 with the Ravens.

ESPN

Jared Allen Also Had Knee Surgery In January
Jared Allen categorized the knee surgery as a "minor" cleanup job.

Tom Pelissero/ESPN

Raiders Never Contacted Shane Lechler During Free Agency
Shane Lechler never heard from the Raiders during free agency after more than a decade with the franchise.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Giants To Wear 'Alternate' White Pants In Select Games
The Giants last wore white pants in 1999, which was their final season before a major uniform overhaul.

Ralph Vacchiano/New York Daily News

Te'o Declines Invitation To Attend Draft
Manti Te'o has declined an invitation to attend the draft in New York.

Vaughn McClure/Chicago Tribune

Raiders Sign T Alex Barron
Alex Barron is a former first round draft pick with 75 starts at both left and right tackle.

NFL.com

Geno Smith's 'Slow Eyes' Drawing Concern
Geno Smith is widely expected to be the top quarterback selected in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Te'o Improves 40 Time At Notre Dame Pro Day
Manti Te'o ran an unofficial 4.71 40-yard dash at Notre Dame's pro day on Tuesday.

Todd McShay/ESPN

Josh Freeman Could Be Playing For Job This Season
Josh Freeman has been inconsistent during his four seasons with the Buccaneers.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Steelers Won't Re-Sign James Harrison
James Harrison has received minimal interest in the open market.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Winslow Receives Interest From Panthers, Raiders
Kellen Winslow had one catch last season with the Patriots, but Tweeted on Monday that he will catch 100 balls in 2013.

Jonathan Jones/Charlotte Observer

Current Gay NFL Player Strongly Considering Coming Out
The unnamed player's concern is more centered on potential harm from homophobic fans than it is the reaction from his fellow players.

Mike Freeman/CBS Sports

Sebastian Vollmer Agrees To $17M Deal With Patriots
Sebastian Vollmer is considered one of the NFL's best right tackles when healthy.

Shalise Manza Young/Boston Globe

Carson Palmer Unlikely To Agree To Restructured Deal With Raiders
Carson Palmer is unlikely to agree to a restructured, cap-friendly contract with Raiders.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Umenyiora Expected To Reach Deal With Falcons
Osi Umenyiora is widely expected to sign with the Falcons.

Adam Schefter/ESPN