Denver Trading Al Wilson???

[Noahmyboy03]

Associated Press

DENVER -- Al Wilson's new agent confirmed Thursday night that the Denver Broncos are shopping around for a trade partner but that a deal for the star middle linebacker isn't imminent.
The NFL Network reported Thursday that talks with the New York Giants have heated up after the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles showed strong interest.


Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

Although no deals are set, Al Wilson's considerable playmaking and leadership services are being shopped around the NFL trade market.
"It's a little premature. There are a number of teams that are interested in Al -- Al is a player who is definitely in high demand -- but no decision has been made even whether Al will be traded," Denver-based agent Peter Schaffer told The Associated Press. "There's a number of moving parts. We're just going to take it one move at a time."
The Broncos, whose policy is not to discuss personnel matters in the offseason, could move D.J. Williams inside to replace Wilson, an eighth-year pro from Tennessee who was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl last season.
Schaffer has worked to try to facilitate a trade for Wilson, who is due $5.2 million in base salary next season, since the linebacker switched agents last week. Schaffer said he wants to make sure Wilson winds up in the best situation, whether that be in Denver or elsewhere.
"The Giants have expressed interest," Schaffer said. "We're exploring all options. We want to make a decision that's best in Al's short-term and long-term interests."
Wilson had a team-best 113 tackles last season, including 88 solo, with five sacks, a forced fumble and six pass breakups.
A fan favorite, Wilson also is a locker room leader and elder statesman on the team. He spoke at the funerals of cornerback Darrent Williams and running back Damien Nash this offseason, two teammates who died at age 24.
The Broncos have committed big bucks to several free agents this month and might want to free up money by dealing Wilson, a player who would command a high return.
"Al Wilson is the consummate professional. He understands the business side of the game. He also understands the Broncos have treated him eminently fairly throughout the course of his career," Schaffer said. "There's a business side of it. He certainly has nothing but admiration and respect for the fans of Denver and the Broncos organization.
"He's had a wonderful run here -- and I'm not by any means saying that run is over. It may continue."
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

[hagansp]

i heard he is in New York today taking a physical

[ultimateltfan]

I knew that the Broncos were a shameful franchise going no where but up in smoke. At least the Chargers don't trade some of their better players on either side of the ball.

[hagansp]

apparently he failed the physical in NY or they are no longer interested...no deal is eminent with New York.

Arthur Staple of Newsday reports that the Giants will not be trading for Broncos linebacker Al Wilson.

Writes Staple: "Broncos LB Al Wilson is, or was, in Giants Stadium today to take a physical, which seemed to be the last hurdle to closing the deal. The person did not offer details, only to say the deal was dead -- it was believed to be for a mid-round draft pick."

Common sense suggests that something happened with the physical, but obviously we've got no specific information to support that the doctors put the kibosh on the move. Wilson had neck and thumb injuries in 2006.