March 2021 - Football Wiretap

Aaron Rodgers Prepared To Retire If Situation Doesn't Improve

Apr 30, 2021 5:38 PM

Aaron Rodgers is prepared to give serious consideration to retirement if his situation with the Green Bay Packers is not repaired. 

If Rodgers were to retire, he would have to repay the Packers $11.5 million this year and $11.5 million next year from his signing bonus.

Rodgers is interested in a trade from the Packers.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Media

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Mike Mayock On Leatherwood Pick: 'We Knew It Would Be Controversial'

Apr 30, 2021 9:49 AM

The Las Vegas Raiders raised eyebrows when they selected Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood with the 17th overall pick on Thursday night.

"We knew it would be controversial," Mike Mayock said. "We completely understand that."

Mayock said Jon Gruden, offensive line coach Tom Cable and the team's scouts were high on Leatherwood too.

"Coach Cable has been all over him for months now," Mayock said. "Gruden loved this guy. Our scouts loved this guy. And what I like is, when the second floor in our building, which is all the coaches, and the third floor, which is all the scouts, when we’re united on a conversation like Leatherwood, that makes me feel really good about the pick."

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Draft, Misc Rumor

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Panthers Pick Up Sam Darnold's 2022 Option

Apr 30, 2021 9:45 AM

The Carolina Panthers are committed to Sam Darnold after passing on Justin Fields and Mac Jones with the eighth pick on Thursday night.

To further cement that, the Panthers have officially exercised their option on Darnold's contract for the 2022 season.

The move guarantees the quarterback's $18.858 million salary for 2022 and sets him up to make over $23 million over the next two seasons.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Carolina Panthers, Misc Rumor

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Bill Belichick: 'Cam's Our Quarterback'

Apr 30, 2021 9:41 AM

Despite drafting Mac Jones in the first round, Bill Belichick says Cam Newton is still the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

The Patriots went 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008 last season.

"Cam's our quarterback," Belichick said after the pick. "Whatever time Jarrett [Stidham] or Mac [Jones] are ready to challenge and compete, then we'll see how that goes."

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Misc Rumor

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Packers 'Committed' To Aaron Rodgers, Not Trading Him

Apr 30, 2021 5:38 PM

The Green Bay Packers remain committed to Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback and have no plans to trade him.

"We've been working through this for a little while now, and I just think it may take some time," general manager Brian Gutekunst said. "But he's a guy that kind of makes this thing go. He gives us the best chance to win, and we're going to work towards that end."

Gutekunst discussed Rodgers hours after a report earlier in the day that the quarterback has become so disgruntled with the team that he has told some members of the organization he does not want to return to the Packers.

Rodgers, 37, is under contract through the 2023 season but has no more guaranteed money left on his deal.

"We're not going to trade Aaron Rodgers," Gutekunst said.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Jets Draft Alijah Vera-Tucker 14th After Trading Up

Apr 29, 2021 10:31 PM

The New York Jets traded up to acquire the 14th overall pick in Thursday's first round.

New York used the pick on USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to help protect second overall selection Zach Wilson.

In addition to the 14th pick, the Jets acquired a fourth-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings for the 23rd overall and two third-rounders.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Bears Trade Up, Draft Justin Fields

Apr 29, 2021 9:44 PM

The Chicago Bears have traded up in the first round to take Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.

To acquire the 11th pick, the Bears dealt the 20th overall pick, a fifth-rounder, and a first- and fourth-round selection in 2021 to the New York Giants.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Take DeVonta Smith After Trade With Cowboys

Apr 29, 2021 9:45 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded up to the tenth pick in a deal with the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas received the No. 12 pick and a 2021 third-rounder.

With the selection, the Eagles selected DeVonta Smith.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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49ers Kept Decision On Trey Lance From Coaches, Scouts

Apr 29, 2021 9:06 PM

The San Francisco 49ers were very secretive about who they wanted with the third overall pick on Thursday night.

The front office, along with head coach Kyle Shanahan, didn't tell the team's coaching staff and scouts that Trey Lance would be the selection.

The 49ers were linked to Alabama quarterback Mac Jones for weeks after trading up to No. 3.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Draft, Misc Rumor

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Packers Currently Have No Plans To Trade Aaron Rodgers

Apr 29, 2021 8:33 PM

The Green Bay Packers haven't engaged with teams regarding an Aaron Rodgers trade, according to a report.

A few teams have called about the quarterback, but the Packers haven't changed their stance and there are no current plans to trade Rodgers.

Ian Rapoport/NFL Network

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Aaron Rodgers Wanted Packers To Accept 49ers' Trade Offer

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Full 2021 NFL Draft First-Round Recap

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Aaron Rodgers Wants To Leave Packers

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49ers Reach Out To Packers On Trade For Aaron Rodgers

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49ers Not Expected To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo Over Draft Weekend

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Trey Lance Becomes Oddsmakers Favorite At No. 3 For 49ers

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Saints Trying To Move Into Top-10

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Lions Explored Trading Up To No. 4 To Take Ja'Marr Chase

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Ravens Have Asked Falcons About Julio Jones

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Saquon Barkley On Track To Be Ready For Start Of Season

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Pete Carroll: Seahawks In 'Fantastic Place' With Russell Wilson

Brady Henderson/ESPN

Bank of America Stadium Transitioning To Turf For 2021 Season

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Broncos Acquire Teddy Bridgewater From Panthers For 6th Rounder

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Justin Herbert Lobbying For Chargers To Draft Penei Sewell

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Caleb Farley Tests Positive For COVID, Won't Attend Draft

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Report: Eight Teams Had Interest In Deshaun Watson Before Legal Issues

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Steelers Eyeing Najee Harris, Zaven Collins At No. 24

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Buccaneers Re-Sign Antonio Brown To One-Year, $3.1M Deal

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Zac Taylor Hints Bengals Could Draft Ja'Marr Chase

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John Harbaugh Guarantees Ravens Will Pick Up Lamar Jackson's Option

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