RUMORS

From our home office in Northeast Pennsylvania, Fantasy Tailgate staff and friends dig deep into NFL trash cans to find out the latest buzz in pro football. Rumors, whispers, water cooler chats or just plain one-liners can all be found here. We surf the net so you don't have to.

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JARED ALLEN Jared Allen could be playing for another team in the upcoming season, according to the Kansas City Star. The Vikings and Buccaneers have expressed an interest in acquiring the disgruntled Chiefs' Pro Bowl defensive end. Allen is the Chiefs' franchise player, but he can sign a contract offer sheet with any other team.

BRIAN URLACHER According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Brian Urlacher's agents have asked the team if they could explore a trade.

J.P. LOSMAN It does not appear that the Bills will be parting ways with quarterback J.P. Losman this season, according to the Buffalo News.

TAKEO SPIKES The Sacramento Bee reports the 49ers are considering whether the Pro Bowler would be a good fit next to Patrick Willis at inside linebacker.

DEWAYNE ROBERTSON Newark Star-Ledger reports the on-again, off-again trade talks involving the Jets undersized nose tackle Dewayne Robertson are apparently back on again and this time the possible suitor is the Denver Broncos.

PACMAN JONES Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys have reportedly had "internal discussions" about obtaining Pacman Jones if he's reinstated by the NFL.

ROY WILLIAMS According to the Detroit Free Press, Williams is not being shopped in any trade talks, Lions president Matt Millen said Friday.

JONATHAN OGDEN Baltimore Sun reports there's no answers yet about Ogden's retirement, but there are signs he isn't coming back.

LITO SHEPPARD NFL.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles have received phone calls on Lito Sheppard and they're open to dealing the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

JASON TAYLOR Yahoo Sports reports that three sources close to the Miami Dolphins organization said this week that defensive end Jason Taylor and the team he has been part of for 11 years have graciously agreed to part ways between now and the NFL draft April 26.

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Last Updated: April 18, 2008