May 2013 - Football Wiretap

Boise State Hires Bryan Harsin
Boise State has hired Bryan Harsin to replace Chris Petersen as head coach.

Joe Schad/ESPN

Alabama Has Standing Extension Offer To Nick Saban
A source said that if Nick Saban decides to leave Alabama, it "won't be because of money."

Paul Finebaum/ESPN

Robert Griffin III To Be Inactive For Sunday's Game
Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback and Rex Grossman will be the backup.

Jeff Darlington/NFL.com

American Football Could Become Olympic Medal Sport In 2014
The International Federation of American Football was given provisional recognition Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee.

Alex Marvez/NFL.com

NBC Flexes Bears/Eagles In Week 16 To Replace Pats/Ravens
The Bears and Eagles helped each other out in Week 14 with wins over the Cowboys and Lions respectively.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Mack Brown To Step Down As Head Coach Of Texas
Texas has an overall record of just 30-20 over the past four seasons.

Chip Brown/Orangebloods.com

Adrian Peterson Unlikely To Play Week 15 With Foot Injury
X-rays on Adrian Peterson showed no structural damage or risk of a Lisfranc injury.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Shanahan Considering Sitting Griffin For Final Three Games
Kirk Cousins would start in Robert Griffin's place.

John Kelm/ESPN

Bears Insist Jay Cutler Will Start Instead Of Josh McCown When Healthy
Josh McCown has an NFL-leading 85.7 QBR, but Jay Cutler will start when healthy.

Jeff Dickerson/ESPN

Dennis Allen Believes Raiders 'A Lot Closer' Despite Record
The Raiders are 4-9 with three games remaining.

Steve Corkran/Oakland Tribune

Jeff Ireland Will Remain As GM Of Dolphins
The Dolphins have become a playoff contender at 7-6.

John Breech/CBS Sports

Titans Targeting Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler played collegiately at Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Winston, Manziel, McCarron Headline Heisman Finalists
Jameis Winston has led Florida State to the BCS Championship Game.

ESPN

Jadeveon Clowney Arrested For Going 110 MPH In 70 Zone
Jadeveon Clowney is widely considered the top NFL prospect in college football.

Jeremy Turnage/WISTV

Peyton Manning: Critics Of Cold Weather Play Can 'Shove It'
Peyton Manning doesn't believe he is a least effective quarterback in cold weather games, despite a losing record.

ESPN

Gronkowski Tears ACL, MCL In Right Knee
Rob Gronkowski was slow to begin his 2013 season due to a recurring elbow and back injury, but had returned to his prior form.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

K.J. Wright Out Approximately Six Weeks With Broken Foot
K.J. Wright is the Seahawks' starting weakside linebacker.

Bob Condotta/Seattle Times

Wes Welker Suffers Second Concussion Of Season
Wes Welker caught his 10th touchdown of the season earlier in the game.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Cardinals Fear Tyrann Mathieu Out For Season With Torn ACL
Tyrann Mathieu has had an outstanding rookie season and is a key part of the Cardinals' defense as they attempt to reach the playoffs.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Sherman: We Expected To Blow Out 49ers Who Got Benefit Of Calls
Richard Sherman referred to the game before it started as a "glorified practice."

David Fucillo/Niners Nation

Adrian Peterson Sprains Foot
Adrian Peterson was carted to the locker room after suffering the injury early in the second quarter.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Rob Gronkowski Likely Tears ACL In Right Knee
Rob Gronkowski was hit in his right knee by Browns' safety T.J. Ward.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Texans Expected To Interview Ken Whisenhunt
Ken Whisenhunt and Rick Smith are familiar with each other from working together on the NFL's competition committee for a year.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jimbo Fisher Agrees To Five-Year, $21M Deal With Florida State
Jimbo Fisher has agreed to a new five-year, $21 million deal with Florida State.

ESPN

Shanahan Nearly Didn't Return To Redskins In 2013
Mike Shanahan changed his plans when Robert Griffin injured his knee in the playoff loss.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

David Shaw Believed To Be Texans' Top Candidate
David Shaw has gone 33-6 as head coach of Stanford.

Daniel Kim/NFL.com

Brandon Browner Rejects Offer To Reduce Suspension
Brandon Browner was given the opportunity to reduce the suspension by three months.

Fox Sports

Randall Cobb Still Not Cleared To Run
Randall Cobb still hasn't been cleared to run as he comes back from a fractured leg.

Jason Wilde/ESPN

Some Execs Fear NFL May Be Too Involved In GM/Coach Hiring Process
The NFL hired zero minorities hired last offseason despite seven general manager vacancies and eight head coaching spots.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

Panthers' Goal Was To Get Newton To 'Play Fast, Think Fast'
Cam Newton's numbers have improved, but it is the win-loss record that is most impressive.

Albert Breer/NFL.com