April 2016 - Football Wiretap

Alshon Jeffery Will Remain With Bears In 2016
Ryan Pace stressed that he believes Alshon Jeffery's preference is to stay in Chicago.

Jeff Dickerson/ESPN

49ers To Keep Colin Kaepernick At Least Through April 1st
Colin Kaepernick is recovering from three surgeries (left shoulder, right thumb, left knee).

ESPN

Washington Confirms Robert Griffin III Won't Return In 2016
Washington can release Robert Griffin any time until March 9th when the new league year begins.

John Keim/ESPN

NFLPA Wins Case Against NFL Trying To Remove Revenues From Shared Pool
Some teams that intended to make stadium renovations or upgrades unilaterally began to remove amounts from general admission tickets sales, dubbing the amounts "Incremental Gate VTS."

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Saints To Release Marques Colston
Marques Colston caught 45 passes for 520 yards in 13 games in 2015.

Mike Triplett/ESPN (via Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk)

Sam Bradford Expected To Re-Sign With Eagles
Sam Bradford is expected to re-sign with the Eagles and not hit the open market.

Jason Cole/Bleacher Report

Naughright Called Sexual Abuse Center On Night Of Manning Incident
Jamie Naughright did not name Peyton Manning and did not want to discuss details of the assault over the phone because she "feared for her job, worried and feared for her life."

T.J. Quinn/ESPN

Eagles Sign Malcolm Jenkins To Five-Year Extension Through 2020
Pro Football Focus rated Malcolm Jenkins as the best strong safety in the NFL in 2015.

RealGM Staff Report

Jets Release Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie was due $8 million in 2016.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Jonathan Newsome Released By Colts
Jonathan Newsome was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession last week.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

DeMarcus Ware May Need To Rework Contract With Broncos
DeMarcus Ware currently has a cap figure of $11.67 million.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Eagles Want To Re-Sign Sam Bradford
Mark Sanchez is the only quarterback under contract with the Eagles as Sam Bradford enters free agency.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Antonio Gates Likely To Re-Sign With Chargers
Antonio Gates has played all 13 seasons of his NFL career with the Chargers and there is an "air of formality" surrounding his free agency.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Dallas Police Has Video Of Johnny Manziel Incident
Dallas police reportedly have obtained video surveillance of an alleged assault complaint against Johnny Manziel.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Randy Gregory Suspended Four Games For Failed Drug Test
Randy Gregory missed four games to injury and wasn't too productive (11 tackles, no sacks) as a part-time player with the Cowboys.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Rams Cut Chris Long, James Laurinaitis, Jared Cook
The trio of cuts will save the Rams a combined $24.375 million in salary-cap space for 2016.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Heath Miller Retires After 11 Seasons With Steelers
Heath Miller was a first round pick in 2005 and retires with 592 receptions, 6,569 yards and 45 receiving touchdowns.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Lions Wait Formal Word From Calvin Johnson On Retirement
Calvin Johnson's contract carries a $24 million cap hit for 2016.

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

Von Miller Expects To Sign Long-Term Deal With Broncos
The Broncos have the franchise tag to use and could designate Von Miller.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Jaguars Close To Re-Signing Chad Henne
Chad Henne has worked well with Blake Bortles serving as his backup.

Mike Garafolo/FoxSports

Jared Allen Announces Retirement At 33
Jared Allen retires as a five-time Pro Bowler.

RealGM Staff Report

Luke Kuechly To Undergo Surgery On Torn Labrum
Luke Kuechly suffered the injury in the first half of the Panthers' Week 17 game.

David Newton/ESPN

Garrett Celek, 49ers Close To Long-Term Deal
Garrett Celek had 19 receptions for 186 yards and three touchdowns in 2015.

Adam Caplan/ESPN

Dennis Pitta Trying To Return In 2016
Dennis Pitta is currently on the back end of a five-year, $32.5 million contract he signed in 2014 with the Ravens and is due $5 million this year.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

McCann: Interesting Media Hasn't Pounced On Peyton Story Until Now
Michael McMann, a legal analyst for Sports Illustrated, believes it will hurt Manning more publicly than legally.

Travis Upham/WEEI

Dean Spanos Trying To Keep Chargers In San Diego
The NFL will add $100 million to any project that keeps the Chargers in San Diego.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Seahawks Not Expected To Ask For $5M Bonus Back From Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch has decided to retire this offseason and both sides appear pleased with the outcome.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Jerod Mayo Retiring From NFL After Eight Seasons
Jerod Mayo was set to make $3.4 million in salary and a $4.5 million roster bonus in 2016.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

James Harrison Returning To Steelers In 2016
James Harrison has one year left on a two-year extension he signed before the 2015 season.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Joique Bell Released By Lions
Joique Bell gained a career-low 311 yards on 90 carries with four touchdowns.

Michael Rothstein/ESPN