April 2005 - Football Wiretap
Bettis Injured In Steelers Loss
Jerome Bettis, filling in for injured back Duce Staley, was injured without being hit last night and will have an MRI this morning to determine the extent of the injury.
Tagliabue Unaware Of Players? Visit To Doctor
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has denied any knowledge of the Carolina steroid scandal involving a number of players from the Carolina Panthers.
Maddox Will Not Ask For Trade
"I'm not going to lie to you, I'm very happy here, I love playing for the Steelers, I love playing in this town," Maddox said, finally accepting his role as a back up to Ben Roethlisberger.
Ricky Survives Mike Wallace Assult
Mike Wallace was at Miami's training camp on Wednesday and showed Ricky Williams a clip of a bet that the two made during a 60-Minutes intervew which aired last December.
Secret Pact For Eagles To Release T.O. At Season's End?
The Houston Chronicle posted an audio report on its Web site yesterday suggesting the existence of a secret pact between the Eagles and Terrell Owens.
Franks Signs Seven-Year Deal
Bubba Franks, after declining to sign the one-year qualifying offer as a "transition" free agent, has reached agreement with the club on a seven-year, $28 million contract.
Gates Ends Holdout, Agrees To Six-Year Contract
"I think I got Antonio Gates money," said Gates, who signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. "It's fair enough for me. It's fair enough for me to be here long-term."
Rattay To Start Opening Day Instead Of Smith
Tim Rattay will be the 49ers' starting quarterback for the season opener, reclaiming his job from No. 1 draft pick Alex Smith after just two preseason games.
A New Deal For An Eagle?
While Terrell Owens waits on a new deal, sources say that the Eagles are close to giving David Akers, who has three years remaining on his current contract, a new deal.
Cardinals Release Hambrick
Running back Troy Hambrick's fall continues, as he was one of nine players released by the Cardinals on Monday.
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