May 2014 - Football Wiretap

NaVorro Bowman Could Miss Entire 2014 Season
NaVorro Bowman underwent surgery in February and has been experiencing pain recently.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Griffin: Washington Players Getting Closer As A Family
Robert Griffin III said his popularity with teammates isn't a chief concern as Washington tries to make a push toward the playoffs.

Mike Jones/Washington Post

Ndamukong Suh Not Talking About Future With Lions
Ndamukong Suh has had a strong season as he is about to enter free agency.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Pettine Understands Ben Tate's Frustrations With Carries
Mike Pettine is empathetic to Ben Tate's frustrations on being lower than Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell on the Browns' depth chart at running back.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Seahawks Not Interested In Signing Randy Moss, Terrell Owens
The Seahawks are not interested in bringing in a future Hall of Famer out of retirement.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Fisher: Peyton's System With Broncos Better Than Colts
Jeff Fisher believes Peyton Manning is far more difficult to defend with the Broncos.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Cardinals Extend Todd Bowles Through 2017
Todd Bowles is now believed to be on the five highest-paid assistant coaches in the league.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Zach Miller Out For Season With Ankle Injury
Zach Miller will miss the rest of the season for the Seahawks with an ankle injury that has bothered him since late September.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Giovani Bernard Likely Out For Week 11
Jeremy Hill will continue to start for the Bengals at running back if Giovani Bernard is out.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Adrian Peterson To Have Appeal Hearing On Monday
While Adrian Peterson is facing a six-game suspension under the league's personal-conduct policy, his punishment would likely be shorter than that with a compromise based on time served and loss of p

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Rams Change Mind, Bench Austin Davis For Shaun Hill
Just Monday, Jeff Fisher had said Austin Davis would continue to be the starter but finished that confirmation with "so we'll see where it goes."

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Cowboys Have Offered Dez Bryant 'Some Really Nice' Contracts
Dez Bryant recently hired Roc Nation to represent him with Tom Condon taking the lead in contract talks.

Jon Machota/Dallas Morning News

Broncos Won't Sign Richie Incognito At This Time
The Broncos could still sign Richie Incognito down the road.

ESPN

Rams Won't Replace Austin Davis As Starting Quarterback
The Rams will continue to start Austin Davis despite his recent struggles.

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Patrick Willis Out For Remainder Of Season With Toe Injury
Patrick Willis will undergo surgery for the toe injury.

ESPN

Broncos Working Out Richie Incognito, Considering Signing Him
Richie Incognito hasn't played since he was suspended last November for bullying Jonathan Martin.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

Harbaugh Fabricates Account Of Crabtree's Comments About Role
Michael Crabtree expressed unprompted frustration with his role in the 49ers' offense.

Tim Kawakami/San Jose Mercury News

Aldon Smith Reinstated By NFL
Aldon Smith has been officially reinstated by the NFL and can play in Week 11 for the 49ers.

RealGM Staff Report

Brandon Mebane Out For Season With Hamstring Injury
Richard Sherman said Brandon Mebane was having a Pro-Bowl type year as a nose tackle.

Terry Blount/ESPN

NFLPA Files Expedited Grievance For Adrian Peterson
The league has offered Adrian Peterson a hearing before issuing any punishment.

ESPN

Brady Living Healthier To Maximize Longevity Of Career
Tom Brady is determined to extend his career by as many seasons as possible as he is firmly in his late thirties at 37.

Lee Schechter/ESPN

Branden Albert Out For Season With Torn ACL
Branden Albert signed with the Dolphins in the offseason and was having a great season at left tackle.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Ray Rice Expected To Win Appeal, Struggle To Find Team
Ray Rice may have difficulty in finding a team willing to sign him.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

DA Won't Charge Ray McDonald With Domestic Violence
Ray McDonald continued to play for the 49ers while the case was pending.

Shelley Smith/ESPN

Arians: Cardinals Can Win Super Bowl With Drew Stanton
The Cardinals will likely be without Carson Palmer for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Rodgers: I Can Promise You This Is Not Easy
Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes in the first half on Sunday.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Carson Palmer Tears ACL
Carson Palmer was injured on a sack just two days after he signed a three-year contract extension worth a reported $50 million, including $20.5 million guaranteed.

ESPN

Cowboys Concerned About Giving Dez Bryant Long-Term Deal
TheCowboys have concerns about signing Dez Bryant to a long-term contract with guaranteed money due to his off-field issues.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Aldon Smith Didn't Fulfill Counseling Protocol
While Aldon Smith did more than mandated in terms of community service, he did not fulfill the obligations assigned him in terms of his counseling protocol.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Aldon Smith Will Still Owe Money To 49ers After Season
The 49ers will take all of Aldon Smith's $525,000 in net income from his game checks this season for money he owes due to signing bonus forfeiture, according to sources.

Adam Schefter/ESPN