Daily NFL Rumors
NFL Rumor - May 1 "Shaun Alexander, cut loose by Seattle less than two weeks ago, will be contacting his favorite boyhood team, the Bengals.At least the Bengals will have a chance to talk about it.“Making calls to teams. Bengals are on our list!” Jim Steiner, Alexander's agent, told The Enquirer in an e-mail Wednesday.The Bengals did not use any of their 10 draft picks on a running back.Coach Marvin Lewis said the team is optimistic that tailbacks Rudi Johnson (hamstring) and Chris Perry (ankle, lower leg) will return to health and the field in 2008."Cincinnati Enquirer Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "For the second time in a week Thursday the Bucs found themselves smack dab in the middle of the rumor mill's hottest byproduct.The rumor this time had Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard visiting the Bucs in what could be a precursor to a draft-day trade. The only problem was, Sheppard's visit wasn't with the Bucs who have the authority to pull the trigger on a trade."Tampa Tribune Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 24 "For the Eagles, here's the truth: They have 11 picks in this draft. They may as well have a million. They can't sign 11 players. They couldn't afford 11 players, and 11 players can't make this team. The Eagles will absolutely have to move some of those picks around. "Can 11 guys make this team? Probably not," Eagles general manager Tom Heckert said. "I don't know if we can keep all of them. "Now, that's easier said than done, getting rid of those picks. You don't want to just give picks away to move up and get a guy who may have been sitting there anyway. So we may get stuck with them, and we'll make 11 picks and go from there."Courierpost Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 23 "Once the Buffalo Bills make their choice at No. 11 during the NFL draft Saturday, the Broncos will have 10 minutes to decide what to do with the No. 12 selection. Not making a pick remains a strong possibility.According to two NFL sources, the Broncos continue to explore trading down from No. 12. As of Tuesday, no deal was imminent, and executing a draft-pick deal during their 10-minute slot won't be easy. But the Broncos will try."Denver Post Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 23 "If the Giants decide to trade Jeremy Shockey this week, it won't necessarily be to the Saints.Whether the Saints or Seahawks up the ante between now and the start of the draft on Saturday will likely determine whether the Giants make the bold move to dump the 27-year-old Shockey, who has been expressing his frustrations with the Giants to his friends this offseason. According to team sources, the Giants aren't actively trying to trade him, but they are listening to offers and have discussed the possibility..."New York Daily News Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 21 "Don't laugh. I'm not losing my mind. How about the Buffalo Bills offering the No. 11 pick in Saturday's NFL college draft to Cincinnati for Chad Johnson? Why gamble on drafting a wide receiver when one of the five best in the sport is on the trade block? Johnson and Lee Evans would be an exciting WR duo and Sunday afternoons would be a lot more fun for Bills fans."Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 17 "“Come on, the quarterback problems of the Chicago Bears are still there and then they gave away every receiver they had that was halfway decent,” Sanders said. “They’re looking for tremendous things from this guy, Devin Hester, but Devin Hester isn’t happy with his contract and he deserves to be paid amongst the league’s best. “So I look at a myriad of problems for the Chicago Bears and they’ve got to address those issues now.”"Chicago Sun Times Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 16 "Cardinals starting nose tackle Gabe Watson suffered a fractured kneecap last week in a treadmill mishap and won't be able to participate in off-season practices, coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed today. Watson underwent surgery to repair the fracture, and the Cardinals are optimistic he'll be ready for the start of the season. He will be limited, however, when training camp opens in July."Arizona Daily Star Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 15 "The Bulls' season—mercifully—ends Wednesday. John Paxson's busy off-season begins Thursday. That's the day the Bulls' general manager will meet with interim coach Jim Boylan and his staff, to be followed by individual player meetings on Friday. Speaking at halftime of the Bulls' 151-135 victory over the Bucks, Paxson wouldn't comment on Boylan's status. Most league observers consider Boylan a long shot to retain his job. Players, while stressing Paxson hadn't told them anything, also privately are expecting a change."Chicago Tribune Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Apr 8 "The odds are against Rashard Mendenhall becoming a Bear, but the team wants to get to know the Illinois running back better anyway. So he'll visit Halas Hall on Thursday in one of a series of meetings with NFL teams in advance of the April 19-20 draft. "They're my hometown team," said Mendenhall, a Niles West graduate. "Growing up I was a Raider fan, but as I got older I was a Bears fan. It'll be cool to talk to [coach Lovie Smith]." Mendenhall is also visiting the Bengals, Jets, Cowboys and Panthers, but not scheduling a visit doesn't mean a team isn't interested. The Lions, Texans and Bucs could also be in the market for a first-round running back."Chicago Tribune Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 29 "The Dolphins apparently aren't finished adding depth to the secondary. On Friday the Dolphins hosted former Falcons starting safety Chris Crocker, and a source confirmed he's been offered a one-year contract he'll likely accept. Crocker, 28, is entering his sixth season in the NFL, and has started 52 games throughout his career."South Florida Sun Sentinel Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 15 "The Steelers entertained two more free agents today, center Justin Hartwig and safety Donnie Nickey. Hartwig, 29, started 15 games at center for the Carolina Panthers last season. He signed a five-year, $17 million free-agent deal two years ago but missed most of 2006 with a groin injury. He was expected to contend for a starting guard position next season before being released."Pittsburgh Tribune Review Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 13 "There might be a homecoming for running back Chris Brown after all. The former Naperville North star and unrestricted free-agent has attracted interest from the Bears, a source close to the player said Wednesday. Brown, who played with Tennessee this past season, signed with the Titans in June after talking with the Bears, signing a one-year, $1.8 million deal. Brown is scheduled to visit Houston on Wednesday."Chicago Sun Times Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 4 "The Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers are competing to sign defensive end Tyler Brayton. A 2003 first-round draft pick by Oakland, Brayton visited the Colts on Monday. He met with the Panthers over the weekend. "Both are attractive options,'' said Tom Mills, Brayton's agent. "The Colts obviously are very appealing to Tyler.'' Brayton, 28, likely would be a reserve for Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis."Indianapolis Star Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 2 "What should fans know about Falcons free agent-target Michael Turner, who's being wooed this weekend by team owner Arthur Blank? We threw that one out to a few folks who've gotten to know the running back the past few years with the San Diego Chargers:"Atlanta Journal Constitution Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Mar 2 "Amid wild trade rumors surrounding star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald possibly going to the Philadelphia Eagles, word surfaced Saturday that the Cardinals' No. 3 wideout, Bryant Johnson, was scheduled to meet with the Buffalo Bills Sunday regarding a potential deal there. Fitzgerald told ESPN.com on Friday that he doesn't want to be traded from Arizona despite management's requisite that he has his massive salary restructured."Arizona Republic Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 28 "Here's the bottom line for the Bears' attempt to re-sign wide receiver Bernard Berrian: Their most recent offer -- $8 million in bonus money in a five-year, $25 million package -- wasn't enough to get a deal done. Free agency begins at 11 tonight, and Berrian is seeking a payday well in excess of that -- $24.5 million in the first three years of a contract -- though general manager Jerry Angelo last week called the Bears' offers to Berrian and linebacker Lance Briggs ''aggressive.''"Chicago Sun Times Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 27 "Former Bears receiver Muhsin Muhammad is close to rejoining the Carolina Panthers. Muhammad's agent, Joel Segal, and Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said Tuesday they are close to a deal that would return the receiver to where he played his first nine NFL seasons."Chicago Sun Times Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "The Titans expect free-agent tight end Alge Crumpler to visit them in Nashville this week and are optimistic about their chances to add the veteran, who could serve as a key safety valve for quarterback Vince Young. Crumpler, who recently was released by the Atlanta Falcons, and the Titans met Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine."The Nashville Tennessean Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "The Seattle Seahawks are offering free-agent cornerback Marcus Trufant less money over six years than San Francisco cornerback Nate Clements was given over five, according to league sources. Because of that, negotiations have stalled, probably at least until New England’s Asante Samuel signs a contract, establishing the market value for cornerbacks. Sources say Samuel will likely get a contract averaging close to $10 million a season."Tacoma News Tribune Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "Vikings coach Brad Childress said Saturday a trade involving Troy Williamson was not imminent, but things could heat up again today when the wide receiver's agent returns to the NFL Scouting Combine after attending a client's wedding in another state Saturday. David Canter received permission Thursday to begin talking to other teams about a possible deal, but any transaction would need the Vikings' approval."Minneapolis Star Tribune Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "The Jets were in hot pursuit of Zach Thomas, according to his agent, before the former Dolphins linebacker agreed to terms on a deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Thomas' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the Jets called about the 12-year veteran as soon as he was cut by Miami and they stayed in the hunt right until the end."New York Daily News Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "Yet, with the free-agency period beginning at 10 p.m. MST on Thursday, Elam not only doesn't have a contract, he and the Broncos have yet to exchange numbers. fThe team and Elam's agent Jack Reale had a discussion in January, and another Thursday. "I still don't really know what they're thinking," Elam said. "It's still real preliminary. I guess I would say at this point the ball is still in their court. But I understand their position. I don't envy their situation. They have a lot of salaries they have to fit under the cap."Denver Post Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "The Cleveland Browns lured Cincinnati Bengals prized OL Eric Steinbach away from the club last year during free agency with a lucrative contact and could be at it again this year when Bengals DE Justin Smith hits the free agent market. According to a league source, the Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are two teams who are expected to express serious interest in acquiring the veteran defensive end when free agency begins February 29th."Dayton Daily News Comments (0)
NFL Rumor - Feb 25 "Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma is on the trading block, but the linebacker-needy Patriots shouldn't get their hopes up. Two sources with ties to Vilma said the 2004 first-round pick has permission to shop his services to 30 of the league's teams, but not the Patriots. While a high-ranking Jets official said the team would trade within the division if the value was right, even if it meant dealing with its bitter rival in New England, the sources close to Vilma contended otherwise."Boston Globe Comments (0)