May 2014 - Football Wiretap

Manziel's Camp Prefers Not To Be Selected By Jaguars, Texans
The Jaguars and Texans are two teams in need of a quarterback.

Chase Goodbread/NFL.com

One Team Trying To Jump Ahead Of Browns At No. 26 For Bridgewater
The Browns could also select Teddy Bridgewater at fourth overall.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Jadeveon Clowney Signs Endorsement Deal With Puma
Jadeveon Clowney cannot wear cleats with the Puma logo on the field because the company doesn't have a direct deal with the NFL.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

How Teams Have Invested Round 1-3 Picks On QB Since 2004
If a team needs a quarterback, there is a very good probability they will use a first, second or third round pick on the position.

RealGM Staff Report

Goodell: Buffalo Needs New Stadium For Bills To Remain Viable
Roger Goodell believes the Buffalo Bills need a new stadium in order to remain viable.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Goldson Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Dashon Goldson will earn $9 million next year from a contract he signed last year with the previous Tampa Bay regime.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Roethlisberger Believes He Can Play 5-7 More Seasons
Ben Roethlisberger is 32 and believes he can continue to play well into his late thirties.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Richard Sherman, Seahawks Agree Upon Four-Year Deal
Richard Sherman and the Seahawks have agreed upon a four-year extension to make him the top paid cornerback in the NFL.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

Seahawks Send Memo To Agents Recruiting Undrafted Players
The Seahawks recently sent agents a 12-page pamphlet that demonstrates their willingness to discard their own draft picks in favor of undrafted free agents.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

NFLPA Files Grievance Over Jimmy Graham's Franchise Tag
The difference between the franchise tender amounts of a wide receiver and tight end is $5.3 million.

Tom Pelissero/USA Today

Rams Deny Making Sam Bradford Available In Trade Talks
Jeff Fisher said Tuesday that Sam Bradford is "our starting quarterback."

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Marcell Dareus Arrested On Drug Charges
Marcel Dareus is the Pro Bowl defensive lineman of the Bills.

ESPN

Chiefs Willing To Trade Brandon Flowers
The Chiefs are willing to trade away cornerback Brandon Flowers in exchange for picks.

Dan Pompei/Bleacher Report

Buccaneers Interested In Trading Mike Glennon For 2nd Round Pick
The Titans, Cardinals, Patriots and Bears are potential landing spots for Mike Glennon.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Vikings Not Planning On Trading Christian Ponder
Christian Ponder is one of just two quarterbacks on the roster, as he's expected to be Matt Cassel's backup.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Which College Has Most NFL Draft Picks By Year Since 1970
Florida State had the most draft picks in 2013, while Alabama led with eight in 2012.

RealGM Staff Report

Steelers Rule Out Trading Up, Could Move Down In 1st Round
The Steelers last traded up eight years ago to select Santonio Holmes.

Gerry Dulac/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

FBI Investigated Joe Montana
Joe Montana was contacted by an undercover FBI operative about an unspecified business proposition during the Yee-Chow investigation.

Phillip Matier. Andrew Ross/San Francisco Chronicle

Vikings, Rams Discuss Sam Bradford Trade
The Rams own the second overall pick and could select a quarterback to replace Sam Bradford.

Jason LaCanfora/CBS Sports (via Turf Show Times)

Negotiations Between Chiefs, Alex Smith Not Progressing Well
The Chiefs traded for Alex Smith last offseason and he played well in leading the club back to the playoffs.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Packers, Mike McCarthy Working On Contract Extension
Mike McCarthy signed a new five-year contract in February 2008 that averaged about $4 million.

Bob McGinn/Journal Sentinel

McKenzie Will Still Draft For Future Despite Lack Of Job Security
In this third draft as general manager of the Raiders, Reggie McKenzie's job security is in question as he has yet to improve the roster.

Jerry McDonald/Oakland Tribune

Mark Ingram Has 2015 Option Declined By Saints
Mark Ingram's option was worth $5.2 million, which is more than what running backs have been receiving on the open market.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Vikings Decline 2015 Option On Christian Ponder
Christian Ponder will become a free agent after this season.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Vick: Geno Smith Is Jets' Starting Quarterback
Michael Vick is willing to be Geno Smith's backup.

ESPN

Telesco: NFL Teams Don't Seem To Make Huge Draft Mistakes Anymore
The Chargers employ six area scouts who each cover about 35-45 schools.

Tom Krasovic/San Diego Union-Tribune

Frank Alexander Suspended For Four Games
Frank Alexander was scheduled to be a backup defensive end behind Greg Hardy and Charles Johnson for the Panthers.

David Newton/ESPN

Jaguars Not Counting On Having Justin Blackmon In 2014
Justin Blackmon caught 29 passes for 415 yards and a touchdown in four games in 2013.

Michael DiRocco/ESPN

49ers Pick Up 2015 Option On Aldon Smith
The decision is widely considered the smart football move despite Aldon Smith's off the field issues.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

Texans Reach Decision On Top Overall Pick If They Keep It
ESPN's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper both have the Texans selecting South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney with the first pick in their latest mock drafts.

Tania Ganguli/ESPN