April 2005 - Football Wiretap
Seahawks Sign Alexander To One-Year Pact
Shaun Alexander signed a $6.32 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the same amount Alexander would have received had he signed the one-year qualifying offer for a "franchise" tailback.
Chargers Sign First Round Pick Luis Castillo
Defensive tackle Luis Castillo, one of the San Diego Chargers' two first-round draft picks, agreed to a five-year contract on Tuesday and was expected to be at the second practice of training camp.
Ricky Makes Official Apology
``I realize by making that decision I affected the team in a negative way and upset a lot of fans. I'm very regretful that people were hurt in the process of me doing that.''
Niners Agree To Terms With Alex Smith
FOXSports.com has learned that the 49ers have agreed to terms with their top pick, and the top overall selection, Utah quarterback Alex Smith. The deal exceeds the total the Giants gave to Eli Manning
Just Another Day In Camp
Ricky Williams' first day in camp went off without a hitch as the running back ended his brief retirment from the NFL and rejoined the Miami Dolphins in training camp.
Eagles Punter Johnson Undergoes Surgery
The Eagles will be without Dirk Johnson for the beginning of the season after the punter had sugery to repaing a sports hernia injury on Friday.
It's A Miracle, Owens To Report To Camp
"I'll be there," Owens said. "I mean, the bottom line is that I still believe I deserve a new contract. But I'm not stupid. I'm not about to miss training camp, get fined every day.
WR Alexander Retires A Chief
With his most productive years spent in Kansas City, WR Derrick Alexander will retire a Chief.
Eagles Will Not Trade Owens
Drew Rosenhaus acknowledged on Friday that the Eagles made it clear that they have no intention of trading Terrell Owens.
Colts' President Expects Edgerrin To Be In Camp
"He has a contract that he signed of his own free will, and we expect him to honor that contract," Polian told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Owens Would Welcome Playing For Atlanta
"If Joe Banner can give Drew Rosenhaus permission to seek a trade," Terrell Owens told SportsNite, "who knows, Atlanta might be on the list of people that I could play for."