April 2016 - Football Wiretap

Andrew Luck Feels 'Obligation' To Stay Healthy
After missing nine games due to injuries last season, Andrew Luck is healthy again.

Mike Wells/ESPN

Sam Bradford Explains Why He Asked For Trade
Sam Bradford sign a two-year contract with the Eagles in March believing he would have the chance to establish himself as the long-term quarterback.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Joe Philbin Feels Fortunate To Join Colts As O-Line Coach
Joe Philbin was fired last season by the Dolphins as head coach.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Chargers Claim Zach Mettenberger Off Waivers
Zach Mettenberger has a QBR of just 16.5 over the past two seasons.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Cam Robinson Arrested On Drug, Weapon Charges
Cam Robinson was fourth overall in Jeff Risdon's initial mock for 2017.

Dan Parr/NFL.com

Mark Sanchez Undergoes Surgery On Left Thumb
Mark Sanchez initially injured the thumb while working in the weight room on Thursday.

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Kirk Cousins, Washington Remain Optimistic About Long-Term Deal
Washington would like to sign Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal that would carry a lower cap figure.

Mike Jones/Washington Post

Sammy Watkins Undergoes Surgery On Broken Foot
Sammy Watkins had a screw inserted in his foot to repair the injury.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Shaq Lawson To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Shaq Lawson was the 19th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Bills.

ESPN

Brandon Boykin Released By Panthers
Brandon Boykin signed a one-year, $840,000 deal in March with the Patriots.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Tyrann Mathieu Could Become NFL's Richest Safety
The Cardinals and Tyrann Mathieu could agree upon an extension that makes him the richest safety in the NFL.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Adrian Peterson Left Off Pro Football Focus' Top 101 Players
Adrian Peterson's fumbles and lower frequency of broken tackles were cited for his omission.

Matt Vensel/Star Tribune

Tom Coughlin Wants To Return To NFL In 2017
Tom Coughlin already misses football and would like to return to coaching for the 2017 season.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Titans Release Zach Mettenberger
Zach Mettenberger started 10 games over two seasons with the Titans.

ESPN

Jarryd Hayne Retires From NFL
Jarryd Hayne had 17 rushing attempts for 52 yards and eight punt returns for 76 yards.

NFL.com

Carson Wentz Not Anticipating Tension With Sam Bradford
The Eagles traded up to No. 2 to select Carson Wentz.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Dolphins Sign Jason Jones
Jason Jones started 31 of 32 games for the Lions over the past two seasons.

NFL.com

Chip Kelly Has Had Positive Interactions With Colin Kaepernick
Chip Kelly said during an interview that there's been no negative impact on Colin Kaepernick's relationship with the coaching staff.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Greg Hardy Tells Teams He's Undergoing Therapy
Greg Hardy has participated in at least 24 psychiatric therapy sessions.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Rob Gronkowski Selected For Madden Cover
Rob Gronkowski is both the first tight end and member of the Patriots to be selected for the cover.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Carson Wentz Signs Four-Year, $26.67M Contract With Eagles
Carson Wentz's deal includes a $17.6 million signing bonus.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

NFL Remains Most Popular Sport In USA
The NFL has 55 percent of the population that consider themselves fans, followed by the MLB (42), the NBA (36), NASCAR (26) and the NHL (22).

Greg Rajan/Houston Chronicle

Michael Bennett Seeking Reworked Deal With Seahawks
Michael Bennett signed a four-year, $32 million deal in 2014.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Broncos, Eagles Unable To Agree Upon Sam Bradford Trade Terms
Denver ultimately traded up for Paxton Lynch in the draft.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Ricardo Lockette To Retire From NFL Due To Neck Injury
Ricardo Lockette was in punt coverage when he was injured on a violent block from Cowboys safety Jeff Heath during a Week 8 win.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Julian Edelman Underwent Surgery On Foot
Julian Edelman recently was spotted in New York City with a "big boot" on his foot, riding a motorized device to get around.

Adam Schefter, Mike Reiss/ESPN

Bills Expect At Least Three Rookie Starters On Defense
The Bills selected Shaq Lawson 19th overall and is expected to replace Mario Williams on their defensive line.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Colts Won't Alter How Andrew Luck Plays
Andrew Luck has been hit more than any quarterback since he's entered the league in 2012.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Seahawks To Use Brandon Browner As Hybrid Safety
Brandon Browner will aid in slowing down those bigger pass catchers.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

49ers Optmistic About Jarryd Hayne's Development
The 49ers believe Jarryd Hayne will have a much stronger season in 2016.

Conor Orr/NFL.com