April 2013 - Football Wiretap

Finley Gets $3M Bonus, Will Remain With Packers
The Packers agreed to pay the bonus as part of Jermichael Finley's $8.25 million compensation package for 2013

Associated Press

Bills To Audition Landry Jones
The Bills are in need of a quarterback following the release of Ryan Fitzpatrick.

James Walker/ESPN

Patriots Hold Private Workout Of Earl Okine
Earl Okine was a four-year player at Florida who finished with 27 career tackles and one sack.

Field Yates/ESPN

Raiders Interested In Mike Jenkins
Mike Jenkins added to his resume by proving himself capable of playing inside cornerback.

Brandon George/Dallas Morning News

Elvis Dumervil Agrees To $35M Deal With Ravens
Elvis Dumervil has agreed to a five-year, $35 million contract with the Ravens.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bills Hold Workout With EJ Manuel
The Bills held a private workout with EJ Manuel on Saturday.

James Walker/ESPN

Buccaneers Interested In Trading Eric Wright
Eric Wright’s contract pays him a $7.75 million base salary for 2013, an amount that no longer is guaranteed due to his four-game suspension in 2012.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Giants Offer Victor Cruz More Than $7M Annually
Victor Cruz would also receive a sizable guarantee.

Gary Myers/New York Daily News

Andrews: 'RGIII One Of Those Superhumans'
Dr. James Andrews has been incredibly impressed by the recovery of Robert Griffin III.

Stephania Bell/ESPN

Lechler Leaves Raiders To Sign With Texans
Shane Lechler agreed to terms Friday with the Houston Texans.

San Jose Mercury News

Harbaugh Concerned Kaepernick May Overdo It With Offseason Training
Jim Harbaugh has spoken to Colin Kaepernick about not allowing himself to get too strong and bulky.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

49ers, Bears Pursuing Israel Idonije
Israel Idonije has been with the Chicago Bears since 2004 and the team is trying to re-sign him.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Ravens Pursuing Elvis Dumervil
Elvis Dumervil does not have a visit to Baltimore scheduled, but Ozzie Newsome reached out immediately after he was cut.

ESPN

Ted Ginn Signs With Panthers
Ted Ginn Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers.

Adam Schefter/NFL.com

Bernard Pollard Agrees To One-Year Deal With Titans
Bernard Pollard was the starting safety for the Super Bowl champion Ravens.

Josina Anderson/ESPN

Josh Brent Won't Play For Cowboys In 2013
Josh Brent will not play for the Cowboys during the 2013 season.

David Moore/Dallas Morning News

Chris Johnson Not Impressed By Shonn Greene Signing
Chris Johnson lobbied for the Titans to improve their roster this offseason and has been pleased with all but one of the moves.

Jim Wyatt/Tennessean

Ed Reed Agrees To Deal With Texans
Ed Reed has been to nine Pro Bowls and was the 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Urlacher, Bears Unable To Agree On New Deal
Brian Urlacher and the Bears were unable to agree to terms on a new deal and both sides agreed to move on.

ESPN

Broncos Offer New Deal To Elvis Dumervil
Elvis Dumervil and the Broncos had agreed upon a restructured contract that would have paid him $8 million in 2013.

ESPN

NFL Eliminates Tuck Rule
The NFL has eliminated the tuck rule, which has long been one of the more controversial rules in football.

RealGM Staff Report

Brian McCain Re-Signs With Texans On Three-Year Deal
Brian McCain played in 12 games with two starts at cornerback last season.

AP

Hasselbeck Gets $8M Over Two Years From Colts
Matt Hasselbeck turns 38 in September and will be Andrew Luck's backup.

Mike Garafolo, Jim Wyatt/USA Today

Call Between Harbaughs Started Quick Boldin Trade
The Ravens' trade of Anquan Boldin to the 49ers came together quickly following a phone call between John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Phil Dawson Signs With 49ers
Phil Dawson will replace David Akers for the 49ers.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Raiders Give Rolando McClain's Agents Permission To Seek Trade
The Raiders would take a $7 million salary cap hit if Rolando McClain is released.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Suh, Johnson Renegotiate Deals With Lions To Create Cap Space
Ndamukong Suh's renegotiated deal created $7.68 million in cap room, while Calvin Johnson's minor adjustment created $3.5 million in cap space.

Brian McIntyre/Yahoo! Sports

Colts Close To Deal With Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck's deal with the Colts would be for two seasons.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Titans Agree To Two-Year Deal With Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick will enter the season as Jake Locker's backup.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

66 Percent Of Top 64 2008 NFL Draft Picks Off Original Team
66 percent of drafted players are not with their original teams, 19 of the first 32 and 23 of the next 32.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated