May 2015 - Football Wiretap

Ike Taylor Retires After 12 Seasons With Steelers
The Steelers took Ike Taylor in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft and he became a full-time starter in 2005.

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Michael Crabtree Agrees To Deal With Raiders
Michael Crabtree's production waned last season and he appeared to lose explosion from a 2013 Achilles injury.

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Urban Meyer Becomes College Football's 2nd Richest Coach
The NFL has only seven coaches who earn as much as Urban Meyer.

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J.J. Watt Signs Shoe Deal With Reebok
J.J. Watt has signed a deal with Reebok to make his on-field shoe, which will go unbranded during games.

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Sam Bradford Has No Interest In Extension If Traded To Browns
Sam Bradford is in the final year of his rookie contract and will earn $12.9 million this season.

Mark Eckel/Trenton Times

Russell Wilson Keeping Two-Sport Dream Alive
Russell Wilson hasn't ruled out a return to professional baseball despite his star status in the NFL.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Titans Believe Mettenberger Could Become Poor Man's Brady
The Titans own the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and may believe in Zach Mettenberger enough to pass on a quarterback.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Greg Jennings Meets With Jaguars
Greg Jennings has also had visits with the Panthers and Dolphins.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Jameis Winston To Have Private Workout At Jets' Facility
The Jets own the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Mike Pouncey Signs $50M Extension With Dolphins
Mike Pouncey will receive upward of $20 million in guarantees.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Johnny Manziel Released From Rehab Facility
The Browns expect Johnny Manziel to attend offseason workouts starting April 20.

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Raiders Expected To Have Substantial Cap Space Again In 2016
The Raiders lead the NFL in available cap space with more than $20 million.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

Mike Pouncey Close To $40M Extension With Dolphins
Mike Pouncey is one of the NFL's best centers.

Sean d'Oliveira/CBS Sports

Saints Sign Anthony Spencer
Anthony Spencer had his best year under Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan when the two were with the Cowboys in 2012.

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Troy Polamalu Retires After 12 Seasons In NFL
The Steelers had been patient with Troy Polamalu, hoping he would retire rather than forcing them to release him.

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Michael Bennett Denies Requesting Trade From Seahawks
Michael Bennett had reportedly wanted to be traded to the Falcons.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Mike Mayock Moves Mariota Ahead Of Winston On Draft Board
Jameis Winston has been widely considered the top prospect in the 2015 NFL Draft, but Mike Mayock prefers Marcus Mariota.

Bryan Fischer/NFL.com

Le'Veon Bell Suspended Three Games By NFL
Le'Veon Bell has been officially notified of his punishment and will appeal his suspension.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Stevan Ridley Signs With Jets
Stevn Ridley is only five months removed from major knee surgery.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Wes Welker Visiting Dolphins
Wes Welker recorded 49 receptions for just 464 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Broncos.

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George Johnson Signs Three-Year Deal With Buccaneers
George Johnson had six sacks last season with the Lions.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Adrian Peterson Unlikely To Receive Additional Suspension
Adrian Peterson wants to have his status settled with the Vikings or another team by the draft.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

John Sullivan Signs Extension With Vikings
John Sullivan is the Vikings' center.

Sean d'Oliveira/CBS Sports

Defense Attorney: Aaron Hernandez Witnessed Killing Of Odin Lloyd
James Sultan pinned the killing on Aaron Hernandez's co-defendants, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz.

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Dante Fowler Jr. Expects To Be Picked By Jaguars At No. 3
Dante Fowler Jr. is a perfect fit for the Jaguars' leo spot, which is a hybrid end/linebacker whose main responsibility is rushing the passer, because that's what he did during his three seasons at

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LeGarrette Blount Suspended One Game By NFL
LeGarrette Blount and Le'Veon Bell were arrested last summer for marijuana possession.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Adrian Peterson 'Anxious To Start A New Chapter'
Adrian Peterson is seeking his reinstatement from the NFL

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Buccaneers In Oregon For Private Marcus Mariota Workout
Tampa Bay owns the first overall pick and appears to be zeroing in on Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota.

Mike Huguenin/NFL.com

Warner Working With Kaepernick On Remaining In Pocket
Kurt Warner is working with Colin Kaepernick on staying in the pocket and not using his athleticism as a crutch.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

LeSean McCoy Believes Chip Kelly Doesn't Like Or Respect Stars
LeSean McCoy said he has no animosity toward Chip Kelly and that he intends to call his former coach soon.

Jeff McLane/Philadelphia Inquirer