Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: NFL Rumors and News 04/08/04

Taylor may be upset about contract
Washington Times

The Times' Jody Foldesy reports that Redskins safety Sean Taylor has fired his agents and that he may try to rework his contract.

Agent wants Bucs to release McCardell
Tampa Tribune

The Tribune's Katherine Smith reports that agent Gary Uberstine thinks that the Buccaneers would be wise to release holdout reciever Keenan McCardell.

49ers think Peterson will sign tender
San Francisco Chronicle

The 49ers were happy to hear that Julian Peterson doesn't plan on holding out for the entire season. The Chronicle's Kevin Lynch reports that 49ers GM Terry Donahue believes that Peterson will "play on the tender" and that he hopes to sign the linebacker to a long-term deal.

Johnson could return to Falcons
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Journal-Constitution's Ken Sugiura reports that Falcons defensive tackle Ellis Johnson has yet to file his retirement papers. Johnson has threatened to call it quits if the Falcons fail to sign him to a new contract.

Kendall says no to Vikings
St. Paul Pioneer Press

The Vikings contacted center Pete Kendall after he was unexpectedly cut by Arizona but said he's not interested.

Giants may sign Mack
New York Times

Giants Coach Tom Coughlin said the team had considered signing the free-agent running back Stacey Mack to bolster the backfield, but no decision had been reached.

Saints' talks with Henderson stall
New Orleans Times-Picayune

Saints officials reported no progress Tuesday in negotiations with second-round draft pick Devery Henderson, and both sides appear entrenched.

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