Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Vikings' Allen: 'We Expect To Go To The Super Bowl'
New defensive end Jared Allen believes that the Vikings will be making a Super Bowl appearance at the end of the upcoming season.

The Star Tribune

Benson Reporting To Bears' OTA's Monday
Running back Cedric Benson was expected to report to the Bears' organized team activities on Monday despite his recent legal woes.

The Chicago Tribune

Seahawks' Engram May Skip Camp
WR Bobby Engram is now threatening to skip the Seahawks' training camp because he wants more than the final year and $1.7M he has remaining on his current deal.

AP

Smith: Panthers Have Gotten Better
Veteran wide receiver Steve Smith believes that the Panthers have gotten better this offseason.

The Charlotte Observer

Shockey Cries Blues, Might Miss Minicamp
Giants' tight end Jeremy Shockey doesn't sound too happy and could miss the team's minicamp on Wednesday.

The New York Daily News

Sparano: Henne In Mix For Starting Job
Dolphins' Head coach Tony Sparano said Saturday that rookie quarterback Chad Henne is still in the mix for the team's starting job.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Pats: Kaczur To Remain On Team Despite Arrest
The New England Patriots claim that offensive lineman Nick Kaczur will remain on the team despite being charged with drug possession.

ESPN

Brady Still Slowed By Ankle Injury
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says that he is still being slowed by last season's late ankle injury.

ESPN

Benson Charged With DWI
Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with drunken driving early Saturday morning, his second arrest in a month.

ESPN

Dolphins Cut Veteran Kicker Rayner
Miami has cut veteran kicker Dave Rayner.

NFL.com

Cutler: 'I Have To Just Be Patient'
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler admitted on Friday that he has to be more patient with the football this season.

The Rocky Mountain News

Former Steroids Dealer Died By Suicide
Mike Jacobs, the convicted steroids dealer who was found dead on Thursday, killed himself.

ESPN

'Steel Curtain' Defender White Dies At 58
Former Pittsburgh defensive end Dwight White, part of the Steel Curtain defense that led the team to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s, has died at the age of 58.

ESPN

NFL Suspends LB Thurman Indefinitely
The NFL has suspended linebacker Odell Thurman indefinitely.

ESPN

Rams Obtain Rights To Gradkowski
The Rams obtained the rights to former Buccaneers' quarterback Brad Gradkowski on Friday after claiming him off waivers.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Steroid Dealer Who Cooperated With NFL Found Dead
A convicted steroid dealer who provided evidence and testimony to the NFL last month that tied several players to the use of performance-enhancing drugs was found shot to death Thursday morning at his

The New York Times

Garcia: I Might Retire
Jeff Garcia told Sirius Satellite Radio on Wednesday that he is unhappy with the Buccaneers' treatment of him and he could walk away from the game.

NFL.com

Jets' Baker Unhappy With Current Contract
The Jets' Chris Baker made sure everyone knew he was unhappy with his contract on the first day of minicamp.

AP

Texans Interested In Colvin
The Texans are interested in linebacker Rosevelt Colvin.

The Houston Chronicle

Browns In No Rush To Extend Winslow
The Browns are in no rush to extend the current contract of tight end Kellen Winslow.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Pats OL Kaczur Cooperates Following Arrest
New England offensive lineman Nick Kaczur was arrested in April for illegal possession of painkillers and has cooperated with federal agents in a sting of his supplier.

ESPN

Report: Ravens' Odgen To Retire
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Ravens' OT Jonathan Ogden is expected to announce his retirement in the next week.

Baltimore Sun

Super Bowl Hero Tyree Not Guaranteed Spot
Super Bowl hero David Tyree is not guaranteed a roster spot with the New York Giants this season.

ESPN

Bucs Want $7 Million From Plummer
The Buccaneers want $7 million from quarterback Jake Plummer in bonus money in exchange for his retirement.

The Denver Post

Sparano Wants Taylor Back With Dolphins
Head Coach Tony Sparano wants defensive end Jason Taylor back with the Dolphins next summer.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Chad: No Longer Wants Trade
Disgruntled WR Chad Johnson has ceased his demands for a trade and declared that he will be returning to the Bengals.

espn.com

Sheppard Skipping Eagles' Voluntary Workouts
Philadelphia cornerback Lito Sheppard skipped the team's voluntary workout on Tuesday amid frustration with his contract.

ESPN

Springs, Landry Are Absent From Skins' Practices
Starting defensive backs Shawn Springs and LaRon Landry were absent from the start of the Redskins' final session of off-season workouts on Monday.

The Washington Post

Report: Thurman Violates Substance Abuse Policy Again
LB Odell Thurman, released by the Bengals on May 19, is facing an indefinite suspension after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy for the second time in three seasons.

espn.com

NFL Grants 'Pacman' Limited Reinstatement
'Pacman' Jones will be allowed to participate in the Cowboys' team activities, training camp, and preseason games.

yahoo.com