NFL News & Rumors: Monday 5/20
NFL Notes
The NFL and NFLPA is preparing to push the start of league year back to May. (NFLTR)
Free Agents
QB Charlie Batch has no plans...
Seahawks GM: PED Problems Need Addressing
John Schneider, General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks, was a guest on SiriusXM radio this morning. To no surprise, he was asked about the...
Report: Manti Te’o Will Not Speak to Media Until June
According to Marc Sessler of NFL.com, a San Diego Chargers spokesman announced Monday that former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o will not be available...
Report: NFL, NFLPA Considering League Calendar Changes
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Twitter, the NFL and NFL Players Association are strongly considering altering the league's offseason calendar, which will directly...
Report: Calvin Johnson Did Not Play with Broken Fingers Last Season
Early Monday morning, the Detroit New' Chris McCosky wrote an article with quotes from Lions WR Calvin Johnson, who mentioned to McCosky he played...
Bears with “No Signs” of Return for Israel Idonije, Release Andre Fluellen
The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs writes Monday that the Chicago Bears show "no signs that indicate will be returning to the organization."
Idonije, 32,...
Ryan Lilja’s Potential Comeback Put “On Hold”
The Kansas City Star's Adam Teicher is reporting former Chiefs offensive lineman, Ryan Lilja, is putting his possible reunion tour "on hold" due to...
Quentin Jammer Would “Love” Chargers Return
Free agent cornerback Quentin Jammer was perfectly blunt Sunday when he addressed the media at a charity golf event - he has no intention...
Greg Schiano “Not Against” Starting Mike Glennon At QB
Buccaneers HC Greg Schiano mentioned that he's open to starting rookie QB Mike Glennon if he's able to beat out Josh Freeman for the starting job.
"Our situation will be only...
Jets “Really Wanted” Brian Hoyer
Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland reports that the New York Jets "really wanted" to sign QB Brian Hoyer once he became available and before he ultimately joined...
Geno Smith The “preferred candidate” To Start For The Jets
Rich Cimini of ESPN New York writes that Geno Smith is the "preferred candidate" to win the Jets starting quarterback job.
Cimini adds that Smith will need...
Chargers Sign DE Dwight Freeney, Contract Details
Update:
Ian Rapoport reports that sources have informed him that the Chargers have reached an agreement in principle with free agent DE Dwight Freeney.
Contract Details:
Pro Football Talk...
Speculative QB Options For The Jets
Rich Cimini of ESPN New York takes a look at some of the available free agent quarterbacks and how they would fit with the Jets...
Report: Rob Gronkowski Will “Probably” Need Back Surgery
UPDATE:
Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald confirms that Rob Gronkowski will undergo surgery on Monday.
This will be Gronkowski's fourth surgery on his left arm....
