April 2014 - New England Patriots Wiretap

Steelers Sign LeGarrette Blount On Two-Year Deal

Oct 10, 2014 8:47 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to sign LeGarrette Blount to a two-year deal.

Blount, 27, also had interest from the New England Patriots in bringing him back, but sources say they didn't approach the financial commitment of the Steelers.

Blount rushed for 772 yards and scored seven touchdowns last season for New England. 

Aaron Wilson/Baltimore Sun

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Manning Didn't Want To Make More Money Than Brady

Oct 14, 2014 6:08 AM

Peyton Manning instructed his agent to not ask for more money than Tom Brady when he negotiated his new contract in 2012.

When Manning decided to sign with the Denver Broncos, he asked his agent Tom Condon: "What does Tom Brady make?"

"$18 million a year," Condon replied, according to MMQB.com.

"Then I don't want to make a penny more than that," Manning said.

The Broncos' offer was for $19.4 million annually.

Condon believed he could command $25 million per season for Manning.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Tags: Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Patriots, Vince Wilfork Agree To Three-Year, $22.5M Deal

Dec 11, 2014 8:59 AM

Vince Wilfork and the New England Patriots have agreed on a new three-year, $22.5 million deal.

Wilfork was in the final season of his deal that would pay him $7.5 million.

Wilfork suffered an Achilles injury during the first month of the 2013 season.

Wilfork had asked for his release earlier in the offseason.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Ravens Interested In LeGarrette Blount

Oct 2, 2014 8:59 PM

The Baltimore Ravens are interested in signing LeGarrette Blount.

Adding Bount seems like an odd fit with Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce on the roster, though Rice could receive a suspension for his arrest in February in Atlantic City.

Blount emerged with the New England Patriots late last season.

Aaron Wilson/Baltimore Sun

Tags: Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Panthers, Raiders, Jets, Patriots, 49ers Express Interest In Jackson

Oct 13, 2014 11:06 PM

The Carolina Panthers reached out to the Philadelphia Eagles about the availability of DeSean Jackson.

The Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers are the other teams that have expressed interest.

The Eagles have not responded to Jackson trade rumors, indicating Chip Kelly would like to part ways with the talented wide receiver.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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49ers, Patriots Inquire With Eagles On Trade For DeSean Jackson

Oct 30, 2014 11:49 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles are listening to trade offers for DeSean Jackson, according to sources.

The San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots are among the teams that have inquired about Jackson.

The Eagles are seeking at least a third round pick for Jackson, who had 1,332 yards last season.

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Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Brandon LaFell Agrees To $11M Deal With Patriots

Oct 31, 2014 4:55 AM

The New England Patriots have signed Brandon LaFell to a three-year, $11 million deal.

LaFell never lived up to expectations with the Carolina Panthers.

New England also has second-year players Kenbrell Thompkins, Aaron Dobson and Josh Boyce returning to the roster.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Julian Edelman Re-Signs With Patriots

Sep 30, 2014 5:33 PM

Julian Edelman has agreed to re-sign with the New England Patriots.

Edelman had visited the San Francisco 49ers.

With the loss of several key receiving options, Edelman emerged as the top target for Tom Brady by the end of the season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Brandon Browner Agrees To Three-Year, $17M Deal With Patriots

Oct 31, 2014 4:55 AM

Brandon Browner has agreed to a three-year, $17 million deal with the New England Patriots.

Browner had spread word to friends on Thursday that he agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with New England. Browner's agent denied the NFL.com report that a deal was in place.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Steve Smith Agrees To $10.5M Deal With Ravens

Oct 30, 2014 11:48 AM

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed upon a three-year deal with Steve Smith worth $10.5 million.

Smith's deal includes a $3.5 million signing bonus.

Ozzie Newsome sealed the deal with Smith before he could meet with the New England Patriots.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Agent Denies Report Of Brandon Browner Deal With Patriots
Brandon Browner will serve a four-game suspension to begin the 2014 season.

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49ers To Meet With Julian Edelman, Also Interested In Hakeem Nicks
The 49ers could add a wide receiver via free agency in Hakeem Nicks or Julian Edelman.

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Vince Wilfork Seeks Release From Patriots
Vince Wilfork has been one of the Patriots' best players during his 10-year tenure.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Brandon Browner To Visit Patriots
Brandon Browner made the Pro Bowl in 2011.

Mark Ockerbloom/Fox 25 (via PFT)

Darrelle Revis Agrees To One-Year, $12M Deal With Patriots
Darrelle Revis has agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Patriots.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Revis, Jets Discuss Reunion While Patriots Appear Most Likely
Darrelle Revis was scheduled to make $16 million in 2014 with the Buccaneers.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

Aqib Talib Signs $57M Deal With Broncos
Aqib Talib will receive $26 million in guaranteed money.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Julian Edelman Unable To Agree To Deal With Patriots, Will Test Market
Julian Edelman became a highly productive wide receiver for the Patriots in 2013 playing in a similar role as Wes Welker.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Julian Edelman, Patriots In Contract Talks
Julian Edelman led the Patriots with 105 receptions last season playing on a one-year deal worth just over $1 million.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Patriots Float Danny Amendola In Trade Talks
Danny Amendola signed a five-year, $28.5 million deal with the Patriots last offseason.

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