April 2014 - Football Wiretap

Muema Leaves Combine Due To Message From God
Adam Muema said God told him he would play for the Seahawks -- his "dream" -- if he skipped the combine.

ESPN

Dri Archer Nearly Beats Chris Johnson's 40 Record
Dri Archer predicted before his combine workout that he would break Chris Johnson's record.

ESPN

Dee Ford Insists He's Better Prospect Than Clowney
Dee Ford is listed as the No. 37 overall prospect by Scouts, Inc.

ESPN

Seahawks To Cut Red Bryant To Help Keep Bennett
Red Bryant has a cap number of $8.5 million.

Alex Marvez/Fox Sports

Haslam Admits Opportunity Existed To Acquire Jim Harabaugh
The 49ers have been denying talks about trading Jim Harbaugh to the Browns.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Anquan Boldin, 49ers Close To New Deal
Anquan Boldin had 85 catches for 1,178 yards and seven touchdowns in 2013.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Manziel Runs 40-Yard Dash In 4.68 Seconds
Johnny Manziel ran an official 40-yard dash of 4.68 seconds on Sunday.

Chase Goodbread/NFL.com

Clowney Hopes Falcons Trade Up For Him
A deal between the Falcons at No. 6 and Rams at No. 2 would make the most sense.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Jets To Pursue Josh McCown
The Jets will pursue Josh McCown in free agency as a viable alternative at quarterback if Geno Smith regresses.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

Kaepernick, 49ers Open Contract Negotiations
Colin Kaepernick is entering the final season of his rookie contract and is due to earn approximately $974,000.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

NFL Salary Cap To Increase Even Higher To $132M
The NFL salary cap is increasing by more than five percent.

John Clayton/ESPN

Report: Browns Nearly Traded For Jim Harbaugh
The 49ers would have received multiple draft picks for Jim Harbuagh and a deal was in place between the teams.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Harbaugh Expects Ray Rice To Remain With Ravens Despite Arrest
Ray Rice is facing legal action and could also be subject to a suspension by the NFL.

Aaron Wilson/Baltimore Sun

Manziel Measures At 5-11, Nearly 10-Inch Hands
Johnny Manziel said that he feels like he plays like he's "10 feet tall."

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Redskins Have No Plans To Trade Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is under contract through the 2015 season so there's no urgency to deal him at this time.

John Kelm/ESPN

Lions Hopeful New Ndamukong Suh Deal In Place By Mar. 11
Ndamukong Suh has a current cap number of $22.4 million entering the final year of his five-year contract.

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

Cowboys Schedule Meeting With Johnny Manziel
The Cowboys met with Cam Newton in 2011, which is a precedent for their Johnny Manziel interest.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Giants Extend Tom Coughlin's Contract By One Season
Tom Coughlin has been head coach of the Giants since 2004.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Seahawks To Release Sidney Rice
Sidney Rice signed a five-year, $41 million contract in 2011 with the Seahawks.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Trent Richardson Underwent Shoulder Surgery
Trent Richardson rushed for just 2.9 yards per carry in the regular season.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Patriots Hire Michael Lombardi
Michael Lombardi worked with Bill Belichick during the 1990s with the Browns.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Buccaneers Considering QB With 7th Overall Pick
Teddy Bridgewater, Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortles or Derek Carr could be available at No. 7.

Pat Yasinskas/ESPN

Cardinals Building Defense With Kaepernick, Wilson In Mind
The Cardinals are paying particular attention to Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson as they construct their defense.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

NFL To Increase Cap By Five Percent To $130M
The salary cap figure is higher than teams were expecting.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Eric Mangini Moved By 49ers To Tight Ends Coach
Eric Mangini was a senior offensive consultant with the 49ers in 2013.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Hakeem Nicks Signs With Roc Nation
Hakeem Nicks has signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Falcons Hire Billy Devaney, Russ Bolinger As Scouts
Billy Devaney spent the 2013 season as an analyst for ESPN’s NFL Insiders show.

RealGM Staff Report

MIchael Lombardi With Patriots At NFL Combine
Michael Lombardi's relationship with Bill Belichick goes back to the early 1990s when both were with the Browns.

Field Yates/ESPN

Fred Davis Suspended Indefinitely For Violating Substance Abuse Policy
Fred Davis has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's policy and program for substances of abuse.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Redskins Seek 2nd Round Pick For Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins was a fourth round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Mark Maske/Washington Post