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Bucs looking to make trade

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
04/26/2008 9:37 AM
The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have talked with the Eagles about CB Lito Sheppard and the Dolphins about DE Jason Taylor. The Dolphins reportedly are willing to accept a second-round pick for the 33-year-old Taylor, who has averaged 121/2 sacks since 2000. Read more

Saints, Shockey stuck in trade limbo

New York Giants
04/26/2008 9:07 AM
ESPN.com reports New Orleans's apparent deal for TE Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay because of the Giants' demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick for the former Pro Bowler, ESPN's John Clayton reports. The Saints have been debating offering a No. 2 pick, according to sources, but some in the organization would prefer including no more than a No. 3 pick. New Orleans officials' reluctance makes the deal, which could get done on the draft-day clock or Saturday morning before the draft, difficult to pull off. The Giants have already conducted a physical on Shockey, which could be offered to the Saints if he can't make it to New Orleans in time to have one. Sources indicate the Saints are seriously interested in Shockey, so a deal is likely to get done. Read more

Dolphins acquire Fasano, Ayodele from Cowboys

Miami Dolphins
04/26/2008 8:59 AM
The Palm Beach Post reports the Dolphins got their prized No. 1 pick signed early, but rather than wait until their next selection in the second round, they have added two players on the night before the NFL Draft. The Dolphins on Friday acquired TE Anthony Fasano and inside LB Akin Ayodele from the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round draft pick, the 100th pick overall, in this weekend's draft. Read more

Titans sign left tackle to six-year extension with $43 million

Tennessee Titans
04/26/2008 8:55 AM
ESPN’s John Clayton reports the Tennessee Titans locked up a big key to the future by reaching a six-year, $43 million extension with left OT Michael Roos. Roos, 25, has emerged as one of the top young left tackles in football. He reportedly received $15 million in guarantees. The key for Roos was receiving $25 million over the first three years of the contract. Read more