Nate Bouda
Founder and managing editor of NFL Trade Rumors.
Wes Welker “Probably Not Going To” Attend Patriots Minicamp
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker mentioned that he's "probably not going to" attend the teams' mandatory minicamp in June.
"I'm thinking I'm probably not...
Vikings Sign WR Jerome Simpson
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a one-year deal with WR Jerome Simpson.
Earlier in the day, it...
Colts Make It Official: Andrew Luck Will Be The First Pick In The Draft
Just in case you were holding out for some concrete proof that Andrew Luck will be the first overall pick in this year's draft,...
Brent Grimes Signs His Franchise Tender
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Falcons CB Brent Grimes has signed his franchise tender which will pay him $10.431 million for the 2012 season.
The...
Cameron Wake Back To Holding Out Again?
Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post reports that DE Cameron Wake is is no longer attending the Miami Dolphins' voluntary workouts, after rejoining the team last...
NFL News & Notes: Monday
Bears
 Bears GM Phil Emery expects to see LB Geno Hayes compete with Nick Roach for the starting strong-side linebacker spot. (Brad Biggs)
Bills
Bills OLB Shawne Merriman...
NFL Expands Roster Size
The NFL has announced that they are expanding the rosters of each team from 80 players to 90 players. This change will go into effect...
TE Coby Fleener On The 49ers “Short List?”
Matt Maiocco of the CSN Bay Area mentions that he believes the San Francisco 49ers have Stanford TE Coby Fleener on the "short list" of players they're considering...
Syracuse DE Chandler Jones A “Hot Commodity” Right Now?
Mike Lombardi of the NFL Network reports that Syracuse DE Chandler Jones is a "hot commodity" around the NFL right now.
Lombardi adds that Jones "should come off the...
NFL Draft Rumors: Michael Floyd, Quinton Coples, Cordy Glenn, Kevin Zeitler, Dwayne Allen
Michael Floyd
Lenn Robbins of the New York Post writes that Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd is being "eyed" by the Jets.
There's no question that the Jets...
S Brian Dawkins Calls It A Career
Former Broncos and Eagles S Brian Dawkins announced his retirement today via his Twitter account.
Dawkins suffered a season-ending neck injury last season and hasn't...
Eagles Asking Price For CB Asante Samuel Still Dropping?
ESPN's Adam Schefter mentioned on this mornings' SportsCenter that the Philadelphia Eagles' asking price for CB Asante Samuel "isn't very much at this point."
Schefter adds that...
Packers Release OT Chad Clifton
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Green Bay Packers will release OT Chad Clifton at some point today after he failed a recent physical.
There was...
Rams “Comfortable” Taking WR Justin Blackmon At #6
SI.com's Peter King writes that the St Louis Rams are "comfortable" drafting Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon with their #6 overall pick.
King adds that the Rams...
