May 2017 - Football Wiretap

Brian Gutekunst Withdraws From Running To Become 49ers GM
Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst has pulled his name from the running to be named the general manager of the 49ers.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jim Tomsula Interviews For Job With Saints
The Saints have interviewed Jim Tomsula about their vacant defensive line job.

Alex Marvez/Sporting News

Jamie Collins Finalizing Extension With Browns
The extension Jamie Collins signs with the Browns will eclipse the per-year salary of fellow linebacker Luke Kuechly.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Mark Gastineau Battling Multiple Brain Diseases
Mark Gastineau says he's battling serious brain issues he believes were caused by concussions in football.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Raiders File Paperwork For Move To Las Vegas
The team's relocation to Las Vegas must be approved by three-fourths of the NFL's team owners.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Browns Working On New Deal For Jamie Collins
The Browns are close to completing a new deal for Jamie Collins, according to a source.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Le'Veon Bell Excused From Practice For 'Personal Reasons'
Mike Tomlin explained the absence and said that the Steelers would have Bell for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Peterson Interested In Giants, Texans, Bucs If He Leaves Vikings
The Vikings have a team option on Adrian Peterson for 2017 that includes an $11.75 million base salary and $6 million roster bonus.

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Seahawks Could Lose 2nd Round Pick For Not Disclosing Sherman Injury
Richard Sherman revealed after the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs that he played the second half of the season with an MCL injury.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Raiders Officially File Paperwork To Relocate To Las Vegas
The NFL's owners will vote on the matter in March.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Andrew Luck Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
The recovery period reportedly won't interfere with Andrew Luck's 2017 season.

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Jaguars Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Offensive Coordinator
The Jaguars have named Nathaniel Hackett their offensive coordinator under new coach Doug Marrone.

Marc Sessler/NFL

Ben Roethlisberger: Patriots Are 'Dragon, We're Trying To Slay Them'
The Patriots are 16-3 at home in the playoffs under Bill Belichick.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Seahawks Concerned About C.J. Prosise's Durability
The Seahawks are concerned about C.J. Prosise after he suffered four significant injuries after he was drafted in May.

Curtis Crabtree/Pro Football Talk

Davante Adams' Status In Question Because Of Ankle Injury
The Packers don't know if they'll have Davante Adams for Sunday's NFC Championship Game after he injured his left ankle in the fourth quarter last weekend.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Kyle Shanahan To Have Final Say On 49ers' Roster, Draft
Kyle Shanahan will be the highest paid first time head coach in NFL history.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Paraag Marathe Viewed As Bigger Issue For 49ers Than Jed York
The 49ers have been dysfunctional of late but there's optimism in some circles that it could be desirable with a few tweaks.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Texans Won't Hire New Offensive Coordinator
The Texans will not hire an offensive coordinator to replace the fired George Godsey as Bill O'Brien will call the plays next season.

John McClain/Houston Chronicle

Philip Rivers Isn't Pushing For Trade To 49ers
The Chargers are leaving San Diego for Los Angeles, which has led to speculation that Philip Rivers might want to move on as well.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Chargers Will Retain Ken Whisenhunt As Offensive Coordinator
Anthony Lynn will retain Ken Whisenhunt as his offensive coordinator with the San Diego Chargers.

Conor Orr/NFL

Steelers Hope To Avoid Communication Issues At Gillette Stadium
The Steelers had on-field communication issues the last time they played the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Conor Orr/NFL

49ers To Offer Head Coaching Job To Kyle Shanahan
Kyle Shanahan is in his second year as offensive coordinator with the Falcons.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jerry Jones Will Alone Decide Future Of Tony Romo
The Cowboys are most likely to trade or release Tony Romo.

Schuyler Dixon/AP

Roger Goodell Continues To Avoid Gillette Stadium
Roger Goodell hasn't attended a game in New England since the 2014 playoffs and the subsequent multi-year Deflategate battle.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

LeSean McCoy Gives Each Of His Blockers $10,000 Watches
LeSean McCoy was named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time in his career after rushing for 1,267 yards and 13 touchdowns this past season.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Ezekiel Elliott Complains About Lingering NFL Investigation
Ezekiel Elliott isn't happy with the NFL's lingering investigation into domestic violence claims made against him.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Brian Winters Signs Four-Year Extension With Jets
Brian Winters, 25, was projected to be one of the most coveted guards on the free agent market.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Jaguars Interview Chip Kelly For Offensive Coordinator Job
Chip Kelly has interviewed with the Jaguars for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a league source.

Mike DiRocco/ESPN

Richard Sherman Played Season With MCL Injury
Pete Carroll revealed on Monday that Richard Sherman played through much of the season with a painful MCL injury.

Marc Sessler/NFL

Texans Part Ways With Offensive Coordinator George Godsey
The Texans and offensive coordinator George Godsey "have mutually agreed to part ways," the team has announced.

Sarah Barshop/ESPN