April 2019 - Football Wiretap

Eric Weddle Now Open To Playing Elsewhere
Eric Weddle is reversing course on his declaration that he'd either play for the Ravens in 2019 or retire.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Jets Hire Dowell Loggains As Offensive Coordinator
Dowell Loggains served as offensive coordinator of the Dolphins last season under Adam Gase.

Associated Press

Steelers Open Extension Talks With Ben Roethlisberger
Under Ben Roethlisberger's current deal, he would count $23.2 million against the salary cap for 2019.

Joe Rutter/Tribune-Review

Derek Carr Wants To Challenge First Take Hosts To Fight
After a hugely successful 2016 season, Derek Carr has struggled over the past two seasons.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Steve Spagnuolo Considered Favorite To Become Chiefs' DC
Steve Spagnuolo previously worked with Andy Reid from 1999 to 2006.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Larry Fitzgerald Returning To Cardinals On One-Year Deal
Larry Fitzgerald had 69 catches for 734 yards and six touchdowns in 2018.

ESPN

Cole Beasley: Cowboys Front Office 'Pushes' Targets
Cole Beasley, who may or may not return to the Cowboys in free agency, was candid while answering questions on Twitter.

Jeremy Bergman/NFL

Jon Gruden: QBs No Longer Have To Be Tall
The Raiders have three first-round picks and may be in the market for a quarterback.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Cowboys Now Comfortable With Long-Term Deal For DeMarcus Lawrence
DeMarcus Lawrence played the 2018 season under the franchise tag and the Cowboys have become "more comfortable" with awarding him a long-term deal.

Dallas Morning News

Saints Fans File Lawsuits, Put Up Billboards In Atlanta
Fans of the Saints continue to express their displeasure over Sunday's loss to the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Chiefs Fire Defensive Coordinator Bob Dutton
The Chiefs have fired defensive coordinator Bob Dutton, two days after the team lost in the AFC Championship Game.

ESPN

Chiefs Considering Changes To Defensive Staff
The Chiefs finished near the bottom of the league in passing yards allowed, but were better in terms of opposing passer rating.

Nick Shook/NFL

Eli Manning's Agent Hasn't Heard From Giants Yet
The Giants could approach Eli Manning about a pay cut.

Tom Rock/Newsday

Rams Contend Refs Also Had Blatant Facemask No-Call
A.J. Klein grabbed Jared Goff's facemack, which would have given the Rams a first down on the Saints' one-yard line to take a 24-20 lead.

Greg Beacham/Associated Press

NFL Investigating Laser Pointed At Tom Brady During AFC Title Game
The NFL is investigating video that surfaced appearing to show a green light on Tom Brady's face during Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Kansas City.

Boston Herald

Dolphins Send Dan Marino To Scout QBs At Senior Bowl
The Dolphins don't have much of a coaching staff to send to Senior Bowl practices this week, but they have sent a contingent nonetheless.

Adam Beasley/Miami Herald

NFL To Again Discuss Possible Review Of PI Calls
The NFL will discuss whether to make pass-interference penalties reviewable this offseason, according to a source.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Titans Promote Arthur Smith To Offensive Coordinator
This past season, the Titans averaged 312.4 yards per game ranking 25th in the NFL.

Turron Davenport/ESPN

CBS Preparing To Offer Substantial Raise To Tony Romo
Tony Romo is likely to become the highest paid NFL analyst.

Andrew Marchand/New York Post

John Harbaugh, Ravens Agree Upon Extension
John Harbaugh could have been one of the most coveted free agent coaches after the 2019 season.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Several Eagles Defend Carson Wentz Against Report
A report described Carson Wentz as "selfish," "uncompromising" and "egotistical."

ESPN

Late Window Ratings Up, Early Game Down For Championship Sunday
New England's win over the Chiefs had a 31.2 overnight rating, which is the highest overnight rating for the evening game since the Giants' win over the 49ers in 2012.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tom Brady On Bill Belichick: We've Always Gotten Along Great
Cameras on the field picked up Bill Belichick saying, "Love ya," to Tom Brady.

ESPN

Rams To Wear Blue And Yellow Throwbacks For Super Bowl
The Patriots have worn their white jerseys in every Super Bowl they've appeared in since beating the Seahawks.

Cody Benjamin/CBS Sports

Rams Open As Super Bowl Favorites Before Vegas Flips To Patriots
The Patriots opened as underdogs but that quickly changed with the early action overwhelmingly on them.

David Purdum/ESPN

Cowboys To Hire Jon Kitna As QB Coach
Jon Kitna is currently offensive coordinator for the San Diego Fleet in the Alliance of American Football.

ESPN

Partick Mahomes Could Land First $200M Deal In 2020
The Chiefs are expected to extend Patrick Mahomes' contract after next season, according to league sources.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Kareem Hunt Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams
Kareem Hunt is expected to land with a team "sooner rather than later."

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Sean Payton: Referee Chief Admitted Blown Call
Sean Payton says the NFL's head of officials told him the officials "blew the call" by not penalizing the Rams for pass interference late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Cowboys Part Ways With Scott Linehan
The Cowboys will move ahead with a different playcaller for the first time since 2014.

Todd Archer/ESPN