March 2013 - Football Wiretap

NFL Continuing To Work On HGH Testing
One union source said the issue now is that the league's proposal calls for testing to begin immediately.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

McCluster Tweaks Hamstring During OTA
Andy Reid said after the week's final organized team activity that Dexter McCluster had a "mild" hamstring injury.

AP

Urlacher Would Consider Career In TV
Brian Urlacher was a regular paid guest on Fox Chicago’s "The Final Word" with host Lou Canellis the past three seasons.

Vaughn McClure/Chicago Tribune

Trent Richardson Sits Out OTAs With Pulled Muscle In Shin
Trent Richardson battled through injuries in his rookie season, leading the Browns to be cautious with him now.

Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer

Steelers Hopeful Zone-Blocking Scheme Kickstarts Run Game
The Steelers have a big, young and agile offensive line that suits this style.

Mark Kaboly/Tribune-Review

Seneca Wallace Competing For Backup Job With Saints
Seneca Wallace was out of the NFL last season, but is competing for a backup job with the Saints.

Terrance Harris/Times-Picayune

Tyrann Mathieu Receives $265,000 In Upfront Money
If Tyrann Mathieu is suspended for drug violations he will not get all of the money.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Rodgers Hopes Packers Normalize Relationship With Favre
The relationship between Brett Favre and the Packers has been frayed since 2008.

ESPN

Ramses Barden Re-Signs With Giants
Ramses Barden was selected by the Giants in the third round in 2009.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Robert Griffin III Throwing At OTAs
Robert Griffin III was able to plant on his right leg even though it was far from full speed.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Brady Wasn't Surprised Patriots Didn't Re-Sign Welker
Tom Brady spoke about the departure of Wes Welker on Thursday.

James Walker/ESPN

Jaworski Sincere About Arena Football League Offer To Tebow
Ron Jaworski is interested in signing Tim Tebow on his Philadelphia Soul team in the Arena Football League.

AP

Randy Moss Willing To Listen If 49ers Interested
The 49ers had ruled out signing Randy Moss earlier in the offseason.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

NFL Moving Draft To May In 2014
Roger Goodell expects the draft to remain in May permanently.

ESPN

NFL Still Considering Expanded Regular Season, Playoffs
The NFL continues to consider the possibility of eliminating two games off the postseason to expand the playoffs or move to an 18-game regular season schedule.

Roger Goodell/ESPN

Michael Crabtree Tears Achilles, Could Miss 2013
Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Tuesday's OTAs and could need season-ending surgery.

Mike Garafolo/USA Today

Brian Urlacher Retires After 13 Seasons With Bears
Brian Urlacher didn't want to play for another franchise and his body was beginning to break down.

Brad Biggs/Chicago Tribune

Geno Smith Hires Jay-Z's Agency
Kim Miale will directly represent Geno Smith.

Mike Garafolo/USA Today

Marshawn Lynch Skips OTAs To Continue Own Workout Program
Marshawn Lynch appears to be in great shape and visited the Seahawks within the past two weeks.

Curtis Crabtree/Pro Football Talk

Charles Woodson Signs With Raiders
Charles Woodson's deal is worth a maximum of $4.3 million and includes a $700,000 signing bonus.

Josina Anderson/ESPN

Max Starks Signs With Chargers
Max Starks has signed a one-year contract with the Chargers to protect the blind slide of Philip Rivers.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

San Francisco To Host Super Bowl L, Houston Gets SB LI
The San Francisco Bay Area will host Super Bowl L in 2016 in the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara.

ESPN

Gronkowski Undergoes Fourth Surgery On Forearm, Infection Gone
Rob Gronkowski will be evaluated in three to four weeks to determine whether he also needs back surgery.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Romo Has Back Cyst Removed
Tony Romo will miss the Cowboys' OTAs that begin Tuesday and last three weeks.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Brady More Confident Than Ever In Throwing Football
Tom Brady will turn 36 this summer and he feels as though he continues to get better as a quarterback.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Calvin Johnson Optimistic Lions Will Be Better In 2013
Calvin Johnson has exceeded even the highest of expectations placed on him when he entered the NFL, but the Lions have had only one winning season during his tenure.

Anwar S. Richardson/MLive

Jets Offer Coaching Intern Position To David Garrard
David Garrard's knee was bone on bone as he struggled to workout last week with the Jets before deciding to retire.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Seahawks Lead NFL In PED Suspensions Since Carroll's Arrival
The Seahawks have had five PED suspensions since 2010, not including Richard Sherman's overturned ban.

Mike Sando/ESPN

Foster Remains Most Consistent Fantasy Option Than Peterson
Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson are the two most probable candidates to be selected first in fantasy football leagues.

Kyle Soppe/Pro Football Focus

Dolphins Sign Mike Gillislee
Mike Gillislee, a running back out of Florida, was a fifth round pick by the Dolphins.

Omar Kelly/Sun-Sentinel