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 With NFL teams leery of drafting Collins amid a murder investigation
in Louisiana, the player's agents had petitioned the NFL to let him
out of the draft while police complete the investigation, according
to reports Thursday by Jay Glazer of FOX Sports and Ian Rapoport of
NFL Network.
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The Miami Dolphins announced that they exercised their fifth-year
contract option on quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
Tannehill, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick in 2012, will
receive $16.1 million in 2016. The compensation is guaranteed for
injury until next March, at which time it will become fully
guaranteed.
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The New England Patriots exercised their fifth-year option on
defensive end Chandler Jones, according to CBSSports.com.
Jones will be paid $7.8 million in 2016. The amount is guaranteed
for injury until next March, when it will become fully guaranteed.
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Amid reports that the Chicago Bears are fielding offers for
Martellus Bennett, coach John Fox said Thursday he expects the tight
end to be on the Bears' roster once the draft concludes.
Bennett wants a new contract and the team has been taking calls
about him, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. Bennett has not
been participating in offseason workouts with the team and he missed
the Bears' three-day minicamp this week.
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While teammate Martellus Bennett holds out seeking a new contract,
running back Matt Forte said he will not.
Forte was absent from voluntary workouts and a three-day minicamp
this week, but he told Chicago's WSCR-AM that he won't hold out from
mandatory work.
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The San Diego Chargers have told quarterback Philip Rivers that he
won't be traded, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego
Union-Tribune.
That report Thursday follows word Wednesday that the Chargers and
Rivers are discussing a contract extension. FOX Sports 1 NFL Insider
Mike Garafolo reported the Chargers met with Rivers' agent late last
week with the intent of extending his current deal.
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The Seattle Seahawks are not expected to pick up the fifth-year
option on outside linebacker Bruce Irvin's rookie contract.
The team has until Sunday to exercise the 2016 option, which would
be worth $7.75 million.
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Running back Todd Gurley, recovering from ACL surgery, is expected
to miss at least the first month of his rookie season, the Miami
Herald reported.
The Georgia star, who suffered the injury in November, is close to
80 percent healthy and has not been doing lateral movements, the
Herald reported.
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The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Philip Wheeler,
reinforcing a position that has been weakened by the retirements of
Patrick Willis and Chris Borland.
The 49ers also released kick returner Trindon Holliday and waived
guard Fouimalo Fonoti and wide receiver Lance Lewis.
- -Safety Malcolm Bronson signed a two-year contract with the
Chicago Bears.
Bronson, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013 with
the Kansas City Chiefs, was on the Chiefs' practice squad during the
2013 season but released before the start of the 2014 season.
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Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker says he has been
cleared to continue playing after tests showed no adverse effects
from the three concussions he suffered with the Broncos over the
last two seasons.
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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball is confident he will regain
the starting job after a disappointing 2014 season.
Ball came into last season with high hopes after rushing for 559
yards -- 4.7 yards per carry -- as a rookie before being set back by
injuries.
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Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress has been indicted on
charges he failed to pay taxes, New Jersey prosecutors announced.
Burress has been indicted on one count of issuing a bad check or
electronic funds transfer and one count of willful failure to pay
state income tax in the amount of $47,903.
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The city of Cleveland cannot tax visiting professional athletes for
their work during visits, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday in
Columbus.
The court said the tax is unconstitutional because it violates due
process rights of athletes. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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