May 2015 - Football Wiretap

Chiefs Begin Work At WR By Releasing Donnie Avery, A.J. Jenkins
The Chiefs became the first tteam since the 1970 merger to not have a single touchdown scored by a wide receiver.

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Cowboys Prefer Franchise Tag For Dez Bryant Than DeMarco Murray
Stephen Jones indicated that the Cowboys are more interested in placing the franchise tag on Dez Bryant than DeMarco Murray.

Igor Mello/CBS Sports

Giants To Use Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag On Jason Pierre-Paul
The Giants would prefer a deal that would pay Jason Pierre-Paul in the $11 million-to-$12 million range.

Steve Serby/New York Post

Frank Gore, 49ers Discuss New Contract
Frank Gore is set for free agency in the first time of his career and wasn't sure if the 49ers were interested in re-signing him.

Ed Werder/ESPN

NFLPA Files Grievance For Josh Gordon's One-Game Suspension
The suspension could prevent Josh Gordon from getting an accrued season and delay him from reaching free agency.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Browns Wanted Foles For Gordon In 2013 Trade Talks
The Browns sought Nick Foles, who went into that season as the No. 2 quarterback behind Michael Vick.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Wes Welker Plans To Play In 2015
The Broncos are not expected to re-sign Welker, who has had a tough time staying on the field due to concussions.

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Frank Gore Seeks Super Bowl Contender, Lead Back Duties
Frank Gore is scheduled to become a free agent on March 10 for the first time of his career.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Lions Undecided On Using Franchise Tag For Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh is a free agent and the franchise tag would result in a $26.87 million salary.

Ed Werder/ESPN

49ers Offered Adam Gase Head Coach Job If He Hired Tomsula As DC
Adam Gase refused the proposition and the 49ers hired Tomsula as head coach.

Tim Kawakami/San Jose Mercury News

Rams Plan On Keeping Sam Bradford As Starter In 2015
Sam Bradford was out for the entire 2014 season due to another ACL injury.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Justin Houston, Chiefs To Pick Up Contract Talks
Justin Houston led the NFL in sacks last season and the Chiefs are prepared to use the franchise tag on him if necessary.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Alex Smith Still Surprised By 49ers' Regime Change
Alex Smith was the starting quarterback of the 49ers when Jim Tomsula was interim head coach in 2010.

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Tim Hightower Attempting Comeback With Saints
Tim Hightower tore his ACL in October of 2011 and hasn't played since.

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Jets Decline Option On Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson isn't in the plans of Todd Bowles.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Jim Harbaugh Was Told By 49ers He Wouldn't Return In 2015
Jim Harbaugh was told he wouldn't be retained following the 49ers Week 15 loss to the Seahawks.

Tim Kawakami/San Jose Mercury News (via PFT)

Peyton Manning Physically, Mentally Ready To Commit To 2015
The quad injury that plagued Peyton Manning at the end of the 2014 season is fully healed.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals Begin Talks On Restructured Contract
Larry Fitzgerald is due $16 million in 2015, but he has a massive $23 million cap hit.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Ex-Teammate: Marshawn Lynch Considering Retirement
Marshawn Lynch held out of training camp last summer for eight days before getting changes in the structure of his contract, which has one year remaining at $7 million in 2015.

Terry Blount/ESPN

Peyton Manning Meets With Broncos
No decision was announced after Thursday's discussions, given that Peyton Manning would have to undergo a check-up.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Buccaneers Release Josh McCown
Josh McCown started 11 games in 2014, throwing 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions after signing a two-year, $10 million contract with the Bucs in March.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Vikings Want To Keep Adrian Peterson
The two sides could quickly find themselves at odds if the Vikings ask Adrian Peterson to re-work his deal.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

LaRon Landry Released By Colts
The Colts signed LaRon Landry to a four-year, $24 million contract in 2013.

Mike Wells/ESPN

Derek Carr Excited To Run No-Huddle Offense In 2015
Derek Carr is excited to run more no-huddle offense in 2015 under Bill Musgrave.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Broncos Prepared To Use Franchise Demaryius Thomas If Necessary
Applying the franchise tag to Demaryius Thomas would cost roughly $13 million.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Wes Welker Considering Retirement
Wes Welker is scheduled to become a free agent next month and is not expected back with the Broncos.

Mike Garafolo/FoxSports

Sherman: Kris Richard 'Built The LOB Giant'
Richard Sherman credited Kris Richard with molding a cast of mid- and low-round picks into the Legion of Boom.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Browns Like Marcus Mariota
The Browns could select a quarterback in the first round for the second straight draft.

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Seahawks Hoping Marshawn Lynch Decides Soon On 2015
Marshawn Lynch's current deal calls for a $5 million base salary, plus $2 million in per-game roster bonuses and up to $500,000 in incentives based on rushing yards.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Peyton Manning Begins Working Out For 2015 Season
Peyton Manning wants to see where he is physically in the next stage of the evaluation process.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com