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Chip Kelly On Trading Up: It Was A Really Steep Price

Apr 30, 2015 11:25 PM

Chip Kelly has denied reports that the Philadelphia Eagles had been trying to trade up for Marcus Mariota in the days leading up to the draft.

The Eagles were reportedly offering picks, along with defensive end Fletcher Cox, quarterback Sam Bradford, linebacker Mychal Kendricks, guard Evan Mathis and cornerback Brandon Boykin.

“I didn’t think it was going to happen, and it didn’t happen,” Kelly said, via Reuben Frank of CSN Philly. “It was a really steep price.”

The Eagles instead stayed at No. 20 and picked Nelson Agholor.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Jets Deny Shopping Muhammad Wilkerson Following Williams' Selection

Apr 30, 2015 10:58 PM

The New York Jets drafted Leonard Williams, which puts the future of fellow defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson in doubt.

Mike Maccagnan said at a press conference following the selection of Williams that the Jets aren’t “actively shopping” Wilkerson.  

Wilkerson is seeking a new contract from the Jets.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: New York Jets, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles, Bears Making Hardest Push For No. 2 Pick

Apr 30, 2015 8:44 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears are the two teams making the strongest push to trade up to the No. 2 spot in the draft.

The Tennessee Titans own the second overall pick and are pushing for a significant package to part with the pick.

Both the Eagles and Bears are targeting Marcus Mariota.

Jay Cutler played collegiately in Nashville for Vanderbilt and could be included in the deal, though Bob Holtzman reports the Titans are not interested in Cutler. The Bears would only have $4 million in dead money from Cutler's $16.5 million 2015 cap hit if he was traded to the Titans.

Philadelphia has offered two first rounders, a third rounder, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Boykin, Mychal Kendricks and more to move up, according to Ian Rapoport.

Paul Kuharsky/ESPN

Tags: Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Philip Rivers Told By Chargers He Won't Be Traded

Apr 30, 2015 6:36 PM

Philip Rivers has been told by the San Diego Chargers that he won't be traded.

Rivers has been linked to a move to the Tennessee Titans.

The Chargers and Rivers will have ongoing extension talks.

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Could Bypass Titans At No. 2 With Buccaneers' Trade

Apr 30, 2015 7:18 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are in pursuit of Marcus Mariota and have been zeroed in on moving up to No. 2 with the Tennessee Titans, but they could instead try to business with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers are planning on taking Jameis Winston, but receiving multiple pieces for the first overall pick would allow Lovie Smith and Jason Licht to quickly rebuild an entire team. The move also allows them to bypass the risk that comes with selecting Winston.

The Buccaneers want an extra first round pick already and could receive extra picks in subsequent years.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Cowboys Not Interested In Trading For Johnny Manziel

Apr 30, 2015 1:44 PM

The Dallas Cowboys are not interested in trading for Johnny Manziel if the Cleveland Browns make him available.

The Cowboys were said to be interested in Manziel during last year's draft.

Manziel could be made expendable if the Browns trade for Sam Bradford.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Alex Boone Skipping 49ers' Workouts, Open To Trade

Apr 30, 2015 11:49 AM

Alex Boone will skip the San Francisco 49ers' voluntary workouts and he's open to a trade.

Boone is scheduled to make $3.4 million in 2015.

Boone held out of training camp last season and is one of the NFL's better left guards.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast (via NFL.com)

Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Saints Could Draft QB But Doesn't Mean End Of Drew Brees

Apr 30, 2015 11:43 AM

The New Orleans Saints could draft a quarterback with the 31st overall pick, but it is not necessarily a sign that the franchise is planning to transition away from Drew Brees.

Bryce Petty of Baylor was worked out by the Saints.

“I think you’re always looking to get a young quarterback in the program,” Mickey Loomis said, via ESPN.com. “We’ve got one in Ryan Griffin that we like. And if an opportunity presents itself, hey, we may take another one here. But I don’t see the end for Drew Brees on the short-term horizon. At least I certainly hope not. But it does take time for these quarterbacks to develop. And we’re conscious of that. We evaluate the quarterbacks. And obviously if an opportunity presents itself to take one at the right time, we’re not afraid to do that.”

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Eagles Continuing Attempts To Trade For Marcus Mariota

Apr 30, 2015 5:43 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles remain interested in trading up for Marcus Mariota, reportedly "doing all they can" to acquire him.

The Eagles would presumably need to get an agreement with the Tennessee Titans done to draft Mariota at No. 2.

Philadelphia has Sam Bradford, the 20th overall pick this year, their pick in 2016 and presumably additional picks to parlay for Mariota.

The Cleveland Browns have interest in Bradford and could help facilitate a trade.

Chip Kelly views Mariota as a sure thing in his system, but it is unclear how much the Eagles will be prepared to give up for him.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

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

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Bears Considering Trade Offers For Martellus Bennett

Apr 29, 2015 2:11 PM

The Chicago Bears are considering trade offers for Martellus Bennett.

Bennett is seeking a new contract with the Bears or any trade that acquires him.

Bennett has been a productive tight end in his two seasons with the Bears.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Chicago Bears, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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ESPN Has Conflicting Reports On Browns-Titans Trade Talks
The Browns would take Marcus Mariota if they acquire the pick from the Titans.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Vikings Insist Adrian Peterson Won't Be Traded
The Vikings have reportedly had absurd trade demands for Adrian Peterson, signalling they've wanted to keep him.

Sander Philipse/Bucs Nation

Adrian Peterson: Playing For Cowboys 'Would Be Nice'
The Cowboys appear unwilling to meet the Vikings' high asking price and pay Adrian Peterson's contract.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Matt Forte Skips Voluntary Camp In Hopes Of New Contract
Matt Forte is entering the final season of a $30.4 million contract he signed in 2012.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Jets Receive Trade Interest In Muhammed Wilkerson
Muhammad Wilkerson is scheduled to make $6.96 million, the amount of his fifth-year option, this season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Antonio Brown Working Out With Steelers While Seeking New Deal
Pittsburgh typically does not renegotiate contracts, but Antonio Brown had 129 catches and 1,698 yards last season and is underpaid.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Eli Manning Comfortable Entering 2015 Without Long-Term Contract
Eli Manning has the second highest base salary in the NFL for 2015.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Washington Picks Up Fifth-Year Option On Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin was named starting quarterback for the 2015 season back in February.

Andrew Walker/NFL.com

Buccaneers Conducted Extensive Vetting Of Jameis Winston
Jason Licht said the Buccaneers "spoke to upwards of 75 people" about Jameis Winston.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Panthers Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Luke Kuechly
Luke Kuechly will now be due $11.1 million for 2016.

Mike Wilkening/Pro Football Talk

Sanchez: Tim Tebow Signed As Camp Arm
Tim Tebow is a longshot to make the Eagles' regular season roster.

Ryan Wilson/CBS Sports

Jets Calling Teams About Moving Up For Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota is believed to be the Jets' target if they move up.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Greg Hardy Called 'Woman Beater' By Teammate During Altercation
Greg Hardy had a verbal altercation with a Cowboys' teammate this week during voluntary workouts.

Rand Getlin/Yahoo! Sports

Sam Bradford Believes Eagles Could Trade Him At Draft
The Eagles acquired Sam Bradford this offseason from the St. Louis Rams, but the team remains connected to a deal for Marcus Mariota.

Eliot Shorr-Parks/Star-Ledger

Hakeem Nicks Signs With Titans
Hakeem Nicks' production has dropped in recent years following a few injury-plagued seasons.

Dan Garafolo/FoxSports

Eagles, Sam Bradford Haven't Begun Extension Talks
Sam Bradford was traded to the Eagles earlier in the offseason and enters 2015 as their presumptive starter.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Elway: Demaryius Thomas' Absence 'Makes No Sense'
Demaryius Thomas was given the franchise tag this offseason and will make $12.8 million if he and the Broncos are unable to agree upon a long-term deal.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Jets Secretly Worked Out Marcus Mariota At Facility
The Jets, Buccaneers and Titans are the three teams to have worked out Marcus Mariota at both their own practice facility and on Oregon's campus.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

Chargers, Titans Haven't Held Philip Rivers' Trade Talks
Philip Rivers could reunite closer to home with Ken Whisenhunt and the Titans.

Michael Gehlken/San Diego Union-Tribune

Cardinals, Buccaneers, Jaguars In Running For Peterson; Cowboys Out
The number of teams who realistically might trade for Adrian Peterson are less than what has been previously reported.

Charles Robinson/Yahoo! Sports