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Could Eagles sign Edwards away from Vikings?
The Vikings are concerned that they could lose DE Ray Edwards to the Eagles, according to this week's "Whispers," after they failed to place the highest tender on the restricted free agent.
Cable still has faith in underachieving McFadden
Injuries have forced Raiders RB Darren McFadden to miss seven games in two seasons, hampering his production, but Oakland head coach Tom Cable says he hasn't lost hope in the former first-round draft choice, according to this week's ...
Seahawks' Jackson no lock for starting DE job
Although new Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll coached him at USC, DE Lawrence Jackson isn't certain to become a starter, according to our NFC Whispers.
Contrary to rumors, Patriots won't bring back Thomas
If the Patriots can't trade LB Adalius Thomas, they'll likely cut him, we hear in this week's AFC Whispers.
Vikings unlikely to keep RB Taylor
Because other teams are likely to offer him more money and a better opportunity, RB Chester Taylor isn't likely to return to the Vikings next season, according to our Whispers.
Raiders not sure if they'll commit to Morrison
The Raiders haven't decided whether they'll go all-out to re-sign MLB Kirk Morrison, according to AFC Whispers, despite his past productivity.
Martz may adapt, utilize Bears' tight ends
Mike Martz has a history of using his tight ends as blockers, but our NFC Whispers say the presence of Greg Olsen in the Bears' lineup may change that pattern.
Bucs likely to let Bryant test free-agent market
The Buccaneers aren't expected to meet WR Antonio Bryant's asking price, we hear in this week's "Whispers," so they'll let their 2009 franchise player hit the open market.
Jaguars concerned about Mathis' durability
With Rashean Mathis having missed 12 games over the past three seasons, the Jaguars are wondering how much they can depend on their one-time Pro Bowl cornerback next season.
Westbrook unlikely to retire now
Although he may not be an Eagle next season, RB Brian Westbrook doesn't appear ready to retire just yet. In NFC Whispers, read about this and more.
Trade of McNabb not inconceivable
In our NFC Whispers, we hear it might be premature to rule out a trade of Donovan McNabb despite coach Andy Reid's statement that McNabb will be the Eagles' quarterback next season.
Bills will have hard time replacing April
In our AFC Whispers, we hear that the departure of special-teams coach Bobby April has created an opening that will be difficult for the Bills to fill with someone as accomplished as April.
Seymour wants out of Oakland
According to our AFC Whispers, there has been no progress on a new contract between DRE Richard Seymour and the Raiders because the former Patriot doesn't want to return to the floundering franchise.
Falcons may have jeopardized Ryan's health
The Falcons may have jeopardized Matt Ryan's long-term health by allowing him to play in the final three games of the season despite a lingering turf-toe injury, but he escaped without doing further damage to his big toe, according ...
Eagles pick Jean-Gilles over struggling Andrews
With free-agent acquisition Stacy Andrews failing to live up to expectations after offseason knee surgery, according to NFC Whispers, the Eagles have elected to plug Max Jean-Gilles into the ORG spot vacated when Nick Cole was forced to move to ...
Audibles
Insider: Ware belongs to exclusive club
Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware "has everything you want in a (rush) linebacker," says one NFL insider in this edition of "Audibles" from around the league.
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Way We Hear It
McCloughan's fall from grace his own doing
Despite reports to the contrary, GM Scot McCloughan's stunning fall from grace in San Francisco was his own doing, the way we hear it.
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