May 2016 - Football Wiretap

NFL Bans Exposed Hoodies Over Player's Shoulder Pads
NFL players no longer can wear exposed "hoodies" over their shoulder pads, according to a series of adjustments that will appear in the 2016 edition of the NFL rule book.

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

Johnny Manziel Hasn't Given Up On 2016 Season
A source close to the quarterback says he recognizes that window might be closing, making a possible 2017 comeback attempt more feasible.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Mock Draft Alerted Packers To Possible Aaron Rodgers Slide In 2005
The Packers did last minute research on Aaron Rodgers after they realized he could slide from a potential first overall pick to them at 24.

Brett Smiley/Fox Sports

Broncos Offer Von Miller $114.5M Extension; No Agreement Close
The Broncos have offered Von Miller a six-year, $114.5 million contract extension, but there is no agreement in sight and the sides are no longer negotiating, according to sources.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Giovani Bernard Signs Three-Year, $15.5M Extension With Bengals
The average of $5.167 million per year for Giovani Bernard in "new money" ranks 10th among running backs.

Tom Pelissero/USA Today

Blaine Gabbert Considered 'Heavy Favorite' To Win 49ers' QB Job
Blaine Gabbert is drawing comparisons to Alex Smith, who emerged later in his career.

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Andrew Luck, Colts Continue To Make Progress On Extension Talks
Andrew Luck is unlikely to accept anything less than the $22.13 million annual average Joe Flacco signed.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Julio Jones: Falcons Need To Communicate Better On Offense
Julio Jones brought up the need for the Falcons to communicate better on offense in a meeting with coordinator Kyle Shanahan this offseason.

Vaughn McClure/ESPN

Dolphins Aren't Currently Pursuing Arian Foster
The Dolphins had Arian Foster in for a workout in March, but they aren't currently pursuing the running back.

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Raiders Thrilled With Their Deepest Team In Years
When the Raiders cut their roster from 90 to 53, several of those players could end up with other teams.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Brandon Boykin May Have Career-Threatening Hip Injury
Brandon Boykin has logged 146 career tackles with eight interceptions and one touchdown in his NFL tenure.

Ed Bochette/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Roger Goodell Laughs Off Fake Tweet Announcing Death
The NFL said its Twitter feed was hacked Tuesday after a tweet was posted announcing the death of commissioner Roger Goodell.

ESPN

Aqib Talib May Have Violated Texas Gun Laws
The NFL is looking into whether Aqib Talib violated Texas gun laws when he accidentally shot himself early Sunday.

ESPN

UCLA, Jim Mora Agree To Extension Through 2021
The Bruins have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Jim Mora through the 2021 season, according to the school.

UCLA

Malcolm Butler On Holdout: 'Everyone Knows Why I Wasn't Here'
Malcolm Butler reported to the Patriots this week after skipping the first week of optional practices last month.

Dan Hanzus/NFL

Richard Sherman Says Legion Of Boom 'Hitting Our Prime'
Richard Sherman is confident in the Seahawks' secondary despite a dip in success last season.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Chiefs Want To Improve Two-Minute Offense
Alex Smith is notoriously a checkdown quarterback and Andy Reid has had time management issues since his days with the Eagles.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Roman Harper Agrees To Deal To Return To Saints
Roman Harper spent the last two seasons with the Panthers.

ESPN

Chargers Discussing Long-Term Deal With Keenan Allen
The Chargers have been discussing a long-term contract extension with Keenan Allen, according to multiple sources.

Conor Orr/NFL

Aqib Talib Released From Hospital; Tells Friends He Shot Himself
Aqib Talib was released from a Dallas hospital on Monday afternoon after spending two nights because of gunshot wounds.

Mike Klis/KUSA

Aaron Rodgers Eliminates Diary Products From Diet
Aaron Rodgers said he's at his lowest weight -- "218-ish" pounds -- since 2007.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Von Miller 'Very Optimistic' Over New Deal With Broncos
Von Miller says his representatives and the Broncos have made "real progress'' toward a long-term contract.

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Jason Pierre-Paul Won't Spend Fourth Of July In United States
After suffering serious injuries in a grisly fireworks accident last July 4, Jason Pierre-Paul says he won't be spending the holiday in the United States this summer.

Dan Hanzus/NFL

Jay Ajayi: 'I Know How Great I Can Be'
There have been questions about whether Jay Ajayi can handle a heavy workload, but the Dolphins running back doesn't lack self confidence.

ESPN

Marshawn Lynch Reconfirms He'll Remain Retired From NFL
The Seahawks placed Marshawn Lynch on the reserve/retired list in May, meaning the team would retain his rights if he decided to return.

AP

Ryan Kalil Signs Two-Year Extension With Panthers
The Panthers are using some of their money created by not re-signing Josh Norman.

Bryan Strickland/Panthers.com

Colin Kaepernick Not Cleared For 49ers' Minicamp
The hope is Colin Kaepernick will be cleared when camp opens at the end of July.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Vikings, Harrison Smith Agree To Five-Year Extension
The agreement will make Harrison Smith the highest-paid safety in the NFL.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Jaguars Plan To Use No-Huddle Offense More In 2016
Blake Bortles, who is entering his third year, attempted fewer than 40 passes without a huddle in 2015, but threw two touchdowns without an interception.

Ryan O'Halloran/Florida Times-Union

Matt Forte Hopes To 'Turn Back The Time' With Jets
Matt Forte says one of the reasons he decided to sign with the Jets was the team's training staff, which he hopes will help him "turn back the time" on his career.

Darryl Slater/NJ.com