Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: NFL Rumors and News 06/08/04

Brown could join Gruden, Allen in Tampa
Tampa Tribune

Tim Brown could be the veteran receiver that the Buccaneers are looking for. The Tribune's Roy Cummings reports that Bucs GM Bruce Allen may try to lure Brown to Tampa Bay.

Broncos to give Brown a call
Rocky Mountain News

The Broncos could begin pursuing Tim Brown next week. The News' Jeff Legwold reports that the Broncos are expected to contact Brown on Tuesday.

Bears aren't interested in McCardell
Chicago Tribune

The Tribune's David Haugh reports that a Chicago source has denied rumors that the Bears have asked the Buccaneers about receiver Keenan McCardell.

Johnson wants Falcons to cut him
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Journal-Constitution's Matt Winkeljohn reports that holdout defensive tackle Ellis Johnson wants the Falcons to cut him so that he can sign with another team.

Lions waiting for word from Kendall
Detroit News

The News' Mike O'Hara reports that Lions president Matt Millen believes that free agent Pete Kendall is "real close" to deciding if he will sign with Detroit.

Not So Fast, Ricky
Miami Herald

Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman made it clear Thursday that Ricky Williams is on the team's reserve/did not report list, regardless of Williams telling Sports Illustrated he would consider playing for Oakland if he returned to football.

Chargers get quarterback, but it's not Rivers
San Diego Union-Tribune

As for Rivers, he missed his 11th practice and appears no closer to coming to terms. There was cautious optimism Wednesday night after Rivers' agent, Jimmy Sexton, faxed a counterproposal to the Chargers. But more talks failed to bring the sides closer.

Watson deal close
Providence Journal

Rookie tight end Ben Watson, who's now been holding out for more than a week, said last night a deal may be closer than it was at the start of camp.

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[Edited on 6/8/04 by TRD]