Daily NFL Rumors

NFL Rumor - Jul 3 "One day after signing winger Martin Havlat to a six-year, $30 million deal, General Manager Chuck Fletcher spent much of Thursday trying to fill another significant hole in the Wild's lineup. Fletcher said "negotiations are ongoing with Saku" Koivu, the decorated older brother of Wild center Mikko Koivu. But according to sources, the deal appeared to be heading south fast after the team believed Koivu-to-Minnesota was a lock Wednesday night. "We've expressed some interest. I think a lot of teams have expressed interest," Fletcher said."Minneapolis Star Tribune Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Jun 25 "Rockets general manager Daryl Morey described other teams’ pursuit of Tracy McGrady and the final season of his contract as “very aggressive.”Morey seemed more interested in finding a way into the draft. But unlike last year, when he considered McGrady untouchable and even had him in Rockets owner Leslie Alexander’s office on draft night, Morey said he would consider offers."Houston Chronicle Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Jun 16 "The Jets aren't going to pull the trigger on Plaxico Burress - at least not anytime soon.Once regarded as a leading suitor for the talented but troubled receiver, the Jets' interest has waned, according to two NFL sources. The reason wasn't immediately clear, but it likely stems from his muddled legal situation."New York Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Jun 13 "Add the Buccaneers to the growing list of NFL teams who are passing on Michael Vick. Vick, the beleaguered quarterback who is completing a 23-month sentence for overseeing a dogfighting ring, was released by Atlanta Friday. "We weigh every option when it comes to players,'' said Bucs GM Mark Dominik, "and I can honestly say we've done our due diligence on Michael Vick and we're not interested.''"Tampa Tribune Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - May 17 "Even though he faces the likelihood of jail time, former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is drawing interest from "at least two teams that are very serious about signing him," according to his agent. The receiver-needy Jets could be one of those teams. They acknowledged a call to the agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before last month's draft, and they continue to keep tabs on Burress. Owner Woody Johnson told the Daily News two weeks ago that he wouldn't stand in the way if GM Mike Tannenbaum wants to sign the controversial player."New York Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - May 16 "A source told the Arizona Republic that the Eagles offered the Cardinals a third-round pick and starting cornerback Sheldon Brown in exchange for receiver Anquan Boldin. The Cardinals quickly rejected the offer, according to the Phoenix-based newspaper. Obviously not of this matters much now, except that the Eagles said they would trade Brown when he asked to be traded the week before the draft. If the report is true, the Eagles must be less opposed to trading Brown than they have indicated."Philadelphia Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - May 2 "Rex Ryan left the door open for a possible marriage between the Jets and troubled receiver Plaxico Burress yesterday. The team admitted speaking to Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before the draft, but said it was only doing its "due diligence." Ryan repeated that term yesterday, but did not say the team lacked interest in Burress, who is facing jail time after shooting himself in the leg in a Manhattan nightclub last year.New York Post Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "Still hot for USC quarterback Mark Sanchez, the Jets are interested in trading up, and they might be willing to go up higher than most draftniks are anticipating. They have talked to the Browns (No. 5) about swapping places, league sources said Friday. The Browns are run by Eric Mangini, which means the coach of the Jets' past could have a say in whether they land the quarterback of their future. It won't be easy to get Sanchez because the Redskins (picking 13th) and, possibly, the Broncos (12, 18) want him, too. League sources believe Sanchez could go as high as the Seahawks' pick (No.4), which could be out of reach and too costly for the Jets."New York Daily News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves told the team's official Web site on Friday that the chances of wide receiver Anquan Boldin staying with the team are "pretty high.” Graves made that assessment after receiving just one trade offer for Boldin. He declined to name the team but he said it wasn't close to what the Cardinals are seeking for the disgruntled wide receiver."Baltimore Sun Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "The draft approaches. And perhaps all the Brady Quinn smoke was generated by someone sending false signals. Today the Denver Post reported that the Broncos want to acquire another quarterback, specifically to trade up and obtain USC QB Mark Sanchez. The Post also reported: "The Broncos … made preliminary inquiries about Brady Quinn but were told the Cleveland Browns' third-year quarterback was not available for trade." That's pretty straightforward and definitive. Not available."Akron Beacon Journal Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "In the past couple of weeks, as they finalized thoughts for today's draft, the Miami Dolphins quietly brought Percy Harvin to Davie to talk. Again. And now Ronnie Brown is in the news as a trade possibility. Again. None of that means the Dolphins take Harvin today or trade Brown. It's not even certain Harvin will be there when the Dolphins have the 25th pick or have a legitimate trade partner for Brown. The moves even seem mutually exclusive as Harvin is a receiver and the options Brown has been linked to involve Cleveland's Braylon Edwards and Arizona's Anquan Boldin."South Florida Sun Sentinel Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 25 "With his first draft as an NFL head coach less than 24 hours away, and with speculation building that the Broncos might make a move up the draft board to pick quarterback Mark Sanchez, Josh McDaniels today said the team has no plans to move into the Top 10. The Broncos hold the No. 12 and No. 18 picks in the first round of the draft that begins tomorrow at 2 p.m. "I think we're in a great spot. I think we have an opportunity to get two players right away that can impact our team," McDaniels said. "So yeah, we feel comfortable with where we're at with those two selections. But something could come up that might make a difference or change your mind.""Denver Post Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 23 "Smith said that Terry McDonough, the team's new director of player personnel, has contacted virtually all 31 other teams to talk trade parameters.It's no surprise the Jaguars are interested in trading the eighth pick of the first round. Last year, they traded up to that spot to get defensive end Derrick Harvey, and it cost them almost $18 million in guaranteed money after a long holdout."Florida Times Union Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 23 "The Giants are interested, and the smart money is on a deal going down Saturday during the first round of the NFL Draft, possibly if the Browns, with the fifth overall selection, are able to secure Michael Crabtree out of Texas Tech."Me and Braylon go back a long ways," Tuck said."New York Post Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 21 "In the past, when a player went public with his contract dispute, the Eagles' front office took the high road. Apparently, the silent treatment is over. The team responded swiftly -- and angrily -- Monday in response to an ESPN report that cornerback Sheldon Brown wants to be traded. "It's very unfortunate and counterproductive that Sheldon has chosen to go public with his feelings about his situation," said the Eagles in a written statement e-mailed to the media."Courierpost Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 18 "In a move that could drastically change this year's NFL draft, the Ravens have expressed interest in acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals, a league source confirmed Thursday. It would likely take a first- and a third-round draft pick to acquire Boldin, who had 89 catches for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns last season."Baltimore Sun Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 17 "In a move that could drastically change this year's NFL draft, the Ravens have expressed interest in acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals, a league source confirmed Thursday.It would likely take a first- and a third-round draft pick to acquire Boldin, who had 89 catches for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns last season."Baltimore Sun Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 16 "Cardinals officials acknowledged Wednesday they are listening to trade offers for Anquan Boldin but said their preference is to re-sign the Pro Bowl receiver.But the fact the Cardinals are taking calls about Boldin signals a shift in the team’s stance. For the past year, team officials have been adamant about not trading Boldin, although they have left open the possibility that things could change."Arizona Republic Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 16 "Sorry, guys, but despite popular perception, the Bears aren't locked into taking a wide receiver with the 49th overall selection in the second round of the NFL draft April 25-26. Screech, moan, complain or hang up and listen for your answer all you want, they just aren't. Nobody from the Bears issued a press release to say so. Nobody in the NFL discusses such draft matters publicly because most information teams throw out there is intended to leave false impressions about what prospects they like."Chicago Tribune Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 11 "Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland made it clear last week that the Dolphins want to acquire more draft picks. But there are only three ways to do add to the nine picks the team already has. The Dolphins can trade down in each round to pick up extra picks. This regime did that last year, swapping third-round selections to pick up extra picks, and will likely explore that option again."South Florida Sun Sentinel Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 11 "The Steelers could be on the verge of crossing off the first item on their offseason to-do list. The team and James Harrison are "very close" to reaching an agreement on a long-term contract, the All-Pro outside linebacker's agent said Friday. Harrison, the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is going into the final year of a contract that will pay him $1.2 million in 2009. His agent, Bill Parise, and the Steelers have engaged in contract talks since February, and the sides have apparently made a breakthrough."Pittsburgh Post Gazette Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 11 "The Buffalo Bills don’t want to lose Jason Peters. They believe he is one of the dominant left tackles in the National Football League. Some pro scouts think he is the best athlete at the position. Peters is still under contract. The problem is he wants a longer-term deal for a lot more money. How much? Think Jake Long and Jordan Gross-type money ($50 million to $60 million range). Peters and the Bills have been in discussions on an extension, but the two sides differ greatly on the worth of the two-time Pro Bowler. With the draft just two weeks away, the Bills have a decision to make. Do they continue to haggle with their disgruntled star and risk another lengthy holdout or do they pursue trade options? At this point, they might be leaning toward the latter."Buffalo News Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 9 "Bills running back Marshawn Lynch will be suspended for the first three games of the upcoming NFL season, according to the Buffalo News.The report indicates NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will hand down the suspension to Lynch for his arrest in California in February on gun-possession charges. The official announcement could come Thursday."Kansas City Star Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 9 "With the NFL draft less than three weeks away, general manager Billy Devaney says the phone lines are open at Rams Park. In other words, the team is willing to listen to any trade proposals from clubs interested in moving up to the Rams' No. 2 overall spot."St Louis Post Dispatch Comments (0)

NFL Rumor - Apr 3 "The Cleveland Browns were involved in three-way trade talks Thursday, April 2, that would have sent quarterback Brady Quinn to Denver, the Washington Examiner reported.The deal, involving the Broncos, Redskins and Browns, was close to happening at one point during the day, a source said. Disgruntled Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, who ended up being traded to Chicago, told a CBS affiliate in Denver on Thursday afternoon that he was headed to Washington."Dayton Daily News Comments (0)