May 2016 - Football Wiretap

Kirk Cousins, Washington Break Off Contract Talks
The franchise tag for Kirk Cousins would cost $20 million for a one-year contract.

John Keim/ESPN

Roger Goodell Paid $34.1M In 2014 Compensation
Roger Goodell has earned a total of $180.5 million in his nine years as NFL commissioner.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Bob Kravitz: Peyton Manning Is A Great Grudge-Holder
Peyton Manning has been the subject of multiple lawsuits because he insisted on mentioning Jamie Naughright in his autobiography.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Jets Intend To Use Franchise Tag On Muhammad Wilkerson
Muhammad Wilkerson would make more than $15 million in 2016 if the Jets use the tag on him.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

NFL Salary Cap Expected To Reach $155M
The 2016 NFL salary cap is expected to jump to at least $155 million, nearly a $12 million increase from 2015's $143.28 million.

Rand Getlin/NFL.com

Tarvaris Jackson To Test Free Agency
Tarvaris Jackson signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal last offseason to remain the backup of the Seahawks.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

TMZ Paid $100,000 For Ray Rice Video
The NFL claimed they were unable to obtain the footage.

Nicholas Schmidle/New Yorker (via PFT)

Broncos Waiting On Manning Before Working On Brock Osweiler Contract
Brock Osweiler had a 5-2 record as a starting quarterback for the Broncos.

Mike Kils/NBC Denver

Arian Foster Watches 'Zero Football' As Fan
Arian Foster says he doesn't enjoy watching football from the perspective of a fan.

Ryan Wilson/CBS Sports

Lawsuit Against Tennessee Lists Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning was accused of placing his naked genitals on the face of the female trainer while she was examining him.

Anita Wadhwani, Nate Rau/Tennesseean

Robert Griffin III Passes Exit Physical
Robert Griffin III lost his job as quarterback to Kirk Cousins.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

More Details Emerge Of Peyton Manning's Alleged Sexual Assault At UT
Peyton Manning had two alleged sexual assaults against Jamie Ann Naughright during his collegiate career at Tennessee.

Shaun King/New York Daily News (via PFT)

Matt Hasselbeck 'Strongly Leaning' Toward Playing In 2016
Matt Hasselbeck was 5-3 as a starter in 2015 for the Colts.

Mike Wells/ESPN

Doug Martin 'Hoping To Hit Jackpot' In Free Agency
Doug Martin had six rushing touchdowns and 271 receiving yards.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Raiders Re-Sign Nate Allen Two Days After Release
Nate Allen signed a four-year, $23 million free-agent contract last spring.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Bears Part Ways With Matt Forte
Matt Forte rushed for 8,602 yards and scoring 64 total touchdowns in his eight seasons with the Bears.

ESPN

Raiders Sign 2016 Lease To Remain In Oakland
The Raiders attempted to move to Carson with the Chargers, but the NFL chose relocation for the Rams to Inglewood.

RealGM Staff Report

332 Players Invited To 2016 NFL Combine
Last year, 41 players were drafted in the 2015 class who were not invited to the NFL Combine while 108 players who were invited went undrafted.

Dane Brugler/CBS Sports

Kroenke Purchases $725M Ranch In Texas Half As Big As Rhode Island
The ranch is located about 175 miles northwest of Dallas.

John Breech/CBS Sports

Giants Hire Martin Mayhew As Director Of Football Operations

Associated Press

Robert Kraft On Mannings: We Have One Son Who Has Won Four Super Bowls
Robert Kraft called Bill Belichick and Tom Brady as "the greatest coach and quarterback of all time."

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Jarryd Hayne Wants To Continue Pursuing NFL Career
Jarryd Hayne was one of the best players in the National Rugby League and tried to make the transition to American football with the 49ers.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Polian: Peyton Manning Qualified To Immediately Become NFL GM
The Titans and Browns have been linked to working with Peyton Manning once he retires.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Andy Dalton's Broken Thumb Finally Ready To Begin Throwing
Andy Dalton may have been ready to return only if the Cincinnati Bengals advanced to the Super Bowl.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Arrest Warrant Coming For LeSean McCoy
Investigators recommended LeSean McCoy be charged with aggravated assault.

ESPN

Drew Brees Has $10.85M Of His $20M For 2016 Now Guaranteed
Drew Brees had $10.85 million of his $20 million salary for the 2016 season guaranteed effective on Wednesday.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Colts Promise Andrew Luck's New Contract Will Be 'Shocking'
The shocking part of Andrew Luck's deal could come in the form of a guarantee percentage.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Peyton Manning Must Make Decision By Mar. 9th
The Broncos aren't trying to rush the decision of Peyton Manning but his $19 million base salary becomes guaranteed on March 9th.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Broncos' Goal Is Long-Term Deal For Von Miller
Von Miller has been one of the NFL's best pass rushers since coming into the league with the second overall pick in 2011.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Browns Deny Lying About Manziel Concussion To Cover Up His Drinking
An independent neurologist diagnosed Johnny Manziel with a concussion four days before the 2015 season finale, the Browns said Tuesday.

Pat McManamon/ESPN