May 2018 - Football Wiretap

Jaguars Weren't Close To Re-Signing Allen Robinson
The Jaguars watched Allen Robinson leave in free agency to sign with the Bears earlier this week.

Ryan O'Halloran/Florida Times-Union

Eric Reid: I'm Unsigned Because Of Protests
Eric Reid was the first player to kneel alongside Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem.

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Richard Sherman: Pete Carroll's Message Better For College
Richard Sherman believes that Pete Carroll's message with the Seahawks has become stale, especially with the team's longer-tenured players.

Brady Henderson/ESPN

Ryan Grant Fails Physical With Ravens
Ryan Grant may never sign the four-year, $29 million deal he reached with the Ravens earlier this week.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Ndamukong Suh To Meet With Saints
The Saints are expected to meet with Ndamukong Suh on Friday, according to a report.

Jane Slater/NFL Media

Hue Jackson: Tyrod Taylor Will Start For Browns
Hue Jackson says there will be no quarterback controversy involving the Browns this coming season.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Saints Owner Tom Benson Dies At 90
Tom Benson was hospitalized with the flu on Feb. 16.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Agent: Kirk Cousins' Biggest Offer Didn't Come From Vikings
Kirk Cousins is officially a member of the Vikings after signing his fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million contract.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Eric Ebron To Visit With Panthers
Carolina is looking for a backup to starting tight end Greg Olsen.

Dianna Russini/ESPN

Seahawks Discussing Earl Thomas With Multiple Teams
Seattle is seeking a first- and third-round pick for the safety.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Dolphins Acquire Daniel Kilgore From 49ers
The Dolphins will accomodate Mike Pouncey's request for a release.

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Raiders Finalizing Contract With Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson was released this week by the Packers.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Rex Burkhead Staying With Patriots Under Three-Year Deal
Rex Burkhead signed a one-year deal with the Patriots last year.

Kevin Patra/NFL

A.J. McCarron Lands With Bills On Two-Year, $10M Deal
The Bills now have A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman at quarterback.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Malcolm Butler: Patriots Never Gave Reason For Benching
Malcolm Butler says he has no hard feelings towards his former team.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Eagles Create $5.4M In Cap Space By Restructuring Zach Ertz's Deal
The Eagles have converted $7.91 million of the tight end's $8 million base salary into a roster bonus.

Field Yates/ESPN

Mike Glennon, Cardinals Agree Upon Two-Year, $8M Deal
Mike Glennon signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Bears just a year ago.

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Saints Agree To Deal With Tom Savage
The Saints have agreed to a contract with Tom Savage to serve as Drew Brees' backup quarterback.

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Lions, DeShawn Shead Agree To One-Year, $3.5M Deal
The cornerback can earn as much as $6.5 million through playtime incentives.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Broncos Trade Trevor Siemian To Vikings
Trevor Siemian will serve as the backup to Kirk Cousins.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Saints, Demario Davis Agree Upon Three-Year, $24M Deal
The former Jets linebacker will receive $18 million in guaranteed money.

Dianna Russini/ESPN

Raiders, Bengals Discussing Vontaze Burfict Trade
Vontaze Burfict is signed through the 2020 season and has a $2 million bonus due on March 31.

Chris Renkel/CBS 42

Eric Ebron Released By Lions
The Lions had tried to find a trade for the tight end, but ultimately were unsuccessful.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bills Land Trent Murphy On Three-Year, $21M Deal
Trent Murphy, 27, is coming off a torn ACL. He had 9.0 sacks with the Redskins in 2016.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Patrick Robinson To Sign Four-Year Deal With Saints
Patrick Robinson was expected to remain with the Eagles, but will instead agree to a deal with the Saints.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Joe Thomas Announces Retirement
The Browns have made some bold moves this offseason, but they now have a massive hole to fill.

Charean Williams/Pro Football Talk

Cardinals To Release Tyrann Mathieu
It had been reported that the team would restructure the safety's contract to keep him in the fold.

Jay Glazer/FOX Sports

Ravens Release Jeremy Maclin
The team has added wide receiver depth in free agency, making Jeremy Maclin expendable.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bears, Taylor Gabriel Agree Upon Four-Year, $26M Deal
The wide receiver will receive $14 million in guaranteed money.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Julius Peppers Will Return To Panthers For 2018 Season
The Panthers drafted Julius Peppers second overall back in 2002.

Joe Person/Charlotte Observer