Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Eli Marries College Sweetheart
Giants' QB Eli Manning married college sweetheart Abby McGrew during a Saturday ceremony on Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

AP

Giants Not Pushing Strahan On Decision
The defending champion Giants are not going to push DE Michael Strahan for a decision to retire or return for another season.

AP

Attorney: Pacman Now Wants Closure
Titans' cornerback Pacman Jones is happy that an arrest has been made in the Las Vegas strip club shooting that led to his NFL suspension.

The Tennessean

Vikings Still Working To Acquire DE Allen
The Vikings are still working to trade for Kansas City defensive end Jared Allen.

The Star Tribune

Seahawks Looking To Trade Down
The Seahawks are looking to trade down in next weekend's NFL draft in order to acquire more picks.

The News Tribune

Minnesota's Udeze Receives Great Health News
Vikings' defense end Kenechi Udeze received a double dose of great medical news on Friday night - his leukemia is in remission and he has found a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant.

The Star Tribune

Shockey Wants New Role Or Trade
Jeremy Shockey would like a new role with the Super Bowl champion Giants, or a trade away from New York.

The Star-Ledger

Urlacher: 'I Never Said I Was Going To Retire'
Linebacker Brian Urlacher has refuted a report that he threatened to retire if the Bears don't reward him with more guaranteed money.

The Chicago Tribune

Chiefs Listening To Offers For DE Allen
The Kansas City Chiefs are listening to offers for defensive end Jared Allen.

NFL.com

Urlacher To Be Traded Or Retire?
A league source claims that the agent of Brian Urlacher has asked the Bears to trade his linebacker client, another believes Urlacher is threatening retirement.

The Chicago Sun-Times

Packers Will Retire Favre's No. 4 During Opener
The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 during their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings this September.

ESPN

Houshmandzadeh: We Need To Trade Chad
T.J. Houshmandzadeh thinks that the Bengals are going to have big problems if they don't trade fellow receiver Chad Johnson in the near future.

ESPN

McFadden Hoping To Become A Raider?
Darren McFadden has made some comments that lead people to believe that he wouldn't mind playing for the Raiders.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Source: Dallas Offers Barber $30M
The Cowboys have opened preliminary talks with the Marion Barber about a new contract.

The Dallas Morning News

McNair Set To Retire
Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement from the NFL on Thursday afternoon.

The Baltimore Sun

Roski Trying To Lure NFL Back To Los Angeles
Edward P. Roski Jr will unveil plans for a new stadium on Thursday, with hopes of luring an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

AP

Losman Likely Staying With Bills
Despite his request for a trade, it appears QB J.P. Losman will likely remain with the Buffalo Bills for the 2008 season.

AP

Chad Wants Out Of Cincinnati
Unhappy Bengals' WR Chad Johnson says he wants out of Cincinnati as fast as possible.

espn.com

Pacman Delays Filing For Reinstatement
Pacman Jones told the Michael Irvin Show on ESPN Radio that has changed his mind for now about filing for reinstatement.

AP

Vanderjagt Has Tryout With Denver
Free agent kicker Mike Vanderjagt had a tryout with the Broncos on Monday.

The Rocky Mountain News

Dallas Ups Offer For Pacman
The Cowboys have increased their offer to the Titans for cornerback Pacman Jones, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News.

The Dallas Morning News

Source: McAllister Will Return To Saints
New Orleans Saints' RB Deuce McAllister will remain with the team for at least one more season, according to a member of the team with knowledge of the contract negotiations.

AP

Reggie Bush Eyes MVP Season
Saints running back Reggie Bush is looking to have a season even with that of Hornets' point guard Chris Paul in terms of MVP consideration.

The Advocate

Is Keyshawn Still Contemplating Return?
According to a source ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson is still thinking about a return to the NFL, specifically the Dolphins.

The Miami Herald

Broncos Eyeing WR's Jackson And Parker
The Broncos are looking to add depth to their wide receiver corps and have their eyes on free agents Samie Parker and Darrell Jackson.

The Denver Post

Falcons Focusing On Redman For Now
New Falcons' Coach Mike Smith will evaluate quarterback Chris Redman in person this week during the team's three-day minicamp.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Giants: Shockey Not On Block
The Giants reportedly turned down a trade offer from the Saints for tight end Jeremy Shockey and management insists that they aren't looking to deal him.

New York Post

NFL Could Take Draft Out Of New York City?
This is the final year of the NFL's contract with the Radio City Music Hall, and the league could look to bringing the draft on the road in the future.

New York Daily News

Packers' CEO Doesn't Think Favre Wavered
Packers' President and CEO Mark Murphy doesn't think legendary quarterback Brett Favre is wavering on his decision to retire.

NFL.com

Pacman To File For NFL Return On Tuesday
Suspended CB Adam "Pacman" Jones will again ask Commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him on Tuesday.

espn.com