The contract talks between Wes Welker and the Patriots are in the 11th hour. While Welker has signed his franchise tender, he still wants a new deal, but the Boston Globe reports there’s a huge gap between the two sides.
Wes Welker, Patriots reportedly face financial gap
The deadline for the Lions to work out a long-term deal with Cliff Avril is quickly approaching. And as the clock ticks to zero, Avril remains confident the two sides can come to an understanding.
Cliff Avril remains hopeful of long-term deal with Lions
Never one to be shy on social media, Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted Sunday that his team is close to finishing a deal with No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck.
Jim Irsay: We are close to Andrew Luck’s Colts deal
Last week a report came out that Janoris Jenkins and the Rams had a pre-draft agreement that the second-round CB would use a specific financial advisor. Now, Jenkins agent is disputing the claims in Yahoo!’s story.
Janoris Jenkins’ agent: No pre-draft verbal agreement
Reports out of Miami have veterans David Garrard and Matt Moore ahead of rookie Ryan Tannehill for the Dolphins’ starting job, and running back Reggie Bush shares that assessment.
Reggie Bush says Ryan Tannehill likely Dolphins’ No. 3
New England Patriots DLs Kyle Love and Vince Wilfork had strong seasons in 2011, and will provide the team with two big bodies to stuff the run in the 4-3 defensive scheme.
Patriots | Kyle Love, Vince Wilfork can stuff the run
New England Patriots DL Gerard Warren provides sufficient depth along the defensive line, and DLs Marcus Fortson and Justin Francis will look to establish a role during training camp and the preseason.
Patriots | Trio provides plenty of depth
New England Patriots DL Jonathan Fanene appears to have the necessary size, strength and quickness to be disruptive from an interior role in passing situations, so he might be moved inside in sub situations.
Patriots | Considering Jonathan Fanene as inside rusher
Baylor WR Josh Gordon is the highest-rated prospect available for this summer’s Supplemental Draft. A source with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, July 7, that Gordon has generated a third-round supplemental draft grade from at least one club which plays in the NFC.
NFL | Josh Gordon received third-round grade from one NFC team
The Detroit Lions and representatives for DL Cliff Avril continue to talk about a long-term contract, but he is working out on his own. Avril wants to be in training camp later this month. He has until July 16 to sign a tender with the Lions or sit out the season. He is expected to sign the tender because he wants to play. ‘I hope not but you never know,’ Avril said. ‘This is my first go-round. I am just waiting on the call saying I am coming back to work.’
Lions | Talks continue with Cliff Avril