The NFL has argued that Jimmy Graham shouldn't receive the franchise tender as a wide receiver, using his Twitter account bio with tight end listed as the position as one of its pieces of evidence.
April 2014 - Football Wiretap
NFL Argues Jimmy Graham Is TE With His Twitter Bio Listed As Evidence
U.S. Patent Office Cancels Trademark For Washington Redskins
The U.S. PTO ruled that the name is “disparaging to Native Americans” and thus cannot be trademarked under federal law that prohibits the protection of offensive or disparaging language.
Eli Manning Working On New Offense For First Time In Career
The Giants have basically run the same offense since Eli Manning arrived in 2004, but he's learning a whole new system under Ben McAdoo.
Lynch Reports To Camp, Trusts Seahawks To Negotiate In Good Faith
Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks are discussing changes to his contract, which made him the NFL's fifth highest paid running back in 2013.
Bears Optimistic On Jay Cutler's Growth
Jay Cutler completed 63.1 percent of his passes in 2013 for a career-best passer rating of 89.2.
Eric Wright Retires From NFL At 28
Eric Wright has decided to retire from the NFL and will file paperwork today with the league office to officially end his seven-year career.
Cowboys Not Feeling Rushed On Dez Bryant Contract Talks
Dez Bryant is scheduled to make $1.78 million this season.
J.J. Watt Returns To Practice After Sitting With Sore Knee
J.J. Watt sat out the last OTA on Friday because of a hyperextended knee. He was back on the practice field on Tuesday.
Vernon Davis, Alex Boone Holding Out As 49ers Begin Minicamp
Vernon Davis and Alex Boone are holding out of the 49ers' mandatory minicamp.
Johnny Manziel Signs With Browns, 94 Percent Guaranteed
Johnny Manziel's contract is worth approximately $8.3 million with a $4.3 million signing bonus.
Dallas Clark To Retire As Member Of Colts
Dallas Clark is retiring with 505 receptions for 5,665 yards and 53 touchdowns.
Vernon Davis: It's All About Getting Paid What You Deserve
Vernon Davis detailed why he believes he deserves an extension from the 49ers.
Vince Young Retires From NFL
Vince Young was released last month by the Browns after a 12-day stint.
Tony Romo Never Considered Retiring After Back Surgery
Tony Romo said he never considered retirement after undergoing back surgery to repair a herniated disk.
Legendary Coach Chuck Noll Dies At 82
Hall of Fame coach Chuck Noll died at his Pittsburgh-area home on Friday night.
Vernon Davis To Report To 49ers' Camp
Vernon Davis plans on being present at the 49ers' mandatory minicamp next week after missing voluntary sessions with his contract status in limbo.
Jon Beason Fractures Foot, Could Be Out 12 Weeks
The Giants re-signed Jon Beason to a three-year, $16.8 million contract in March.
Lions Release Chris Houston
The Lions have released Chris Houston one year after signing him to a $25 million contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus for him to become their No. 1 cornerback.
Brandon Flowers Released By Chiefs
Marcus Cooper had replaced Brandon Flowers in the startling lineup in offseason practice.
Jadeveon Clowney Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
Jadeveon Clowney is still expected to be ready for training camp.
Ryan Shazier Reminding Steelers Of Polamalu
Ryan Shazier is showing some similarities to a young Troy Polamalu with his ability to line up all over the field.
Marshawn Lynch Expected To Miss Seahawks' Mandatory Minicamp
Marshawn Lynch is set to earn a base salary of $5 million this year and $5.5 million next.
Newton Denies Being 'Terrified' Kaepernick Set Bar Too Low
The report said Cam Newton would want much more than the $13 million in guaranteed money Colin Kaepernick received up front.
Patriots Sign TE Kyle Auffray
Kyle Auffray has previous experience as a quarterback and punter in college.
Sherman Wants L.O.B. To Join Him On Madden Cover
Richard Sherman is only the third defensive player to make the Madden cover.
David Quessenberry Diagnosed With Lymphoma
David Quessenberry has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and will be placed on the reserve-non-football illness list while he gets treatment.
Broncos Hope To Extend Demaryius Thomas, Julius Thomas Before Camp
The Broncos allowed Eric Decker to sign with the Jets with the assumption that Demaryius Thomas and Julius Thomas would be signed long-term.
Kaepernick's Contract Could Make It Harder For 49ers To Sign Others
Colin Kaepernick said he hoped his deal would make it easier for the 49ers to sign other players.
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