April 2005 - Football Wiretap

Garner Could Come Back To Oakland
According to NFL.com, the Raiders, who are thin at tailback, could be on the verge of bringing Charlie Garner back.

ESPN

Harrison Expected To Start
The Star reported that Marvin Harrison is expected to start Sunday against Cleveland. The team doesn't expect him to be limited by the injury and also won't restrict his playing time.

ESPN

Shanahan Fined $20K For Criticism Of Game Officals

ESPN

Lawyer Milloy Remains Questionable For Sunday
Bills safety Lawyer Milloy practiced Friday, but remains questionable for Buffalo's game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday due to a thumb injury.

ESPN

Westbrook To Start
Brian Westbrook missed practice Friday with a knee injury, but was expected to start Philadelphia's game against Oakland on Sunday.

ESPN

Noble Put On IR, Out For Season

The Washington Post

Staley Likely To Return This Sunday

Post-Gazette

49ers? TE Johnson Placed On The IR
"I can't believe it," Johnson said while on crutches in the 49ers' locker room, his foot in a protective boot. "I've just got to roll with the punches and come back better than ever this year."

ESPN

Vick Upgraded To Probable

ESPN

Martin Will Play On Sunday
"My main thought is all pain is temporary," irnoman Curtis Martin said. "It can't last forever.

ESPN

Culpepper Confident He Can Battle Through Struggles

ESPN

Carolina Doctor Indicted In Steroid Conspiracy

ESPN

Ogunleye Ankle Sprain Not Serious

Chicago Sun Times

McNabb And Owens Miss Wednesday's Practice With Injuries

AP

Panthers' Steroid Doctor Indicted On Federal Charges

AP

Vick Questionable For Game At Buffalo
Michael Vick was held out of practice Wednesday with a sore left hamstring, but the Atlanta quarterback said he may play Sunday at Buffalo even if he can't practice the rest of the week.

AP

Texans Cancel Practice, Leave Town With Rita Heading Towards Coast
The Houston Texans canceled practice for Thursday and asked all players to leave town immediately as Hurricane Rita barreled toward the Texas coast with 165-mph winds.

AP

Boller Will Not Need Toe Surgery

The Baltimore Sun

Martin?s MRI Comes Up Negative

The New York Post

Jaguars' Safety Darius Out For The Season
"It's unfortunate, but I'm at peace with it," Darius said. "I'll be encouraged now matter how extensive [the damage] is, and I'll keep going and do whatever I have to do to make it back."

Jacksonville.com

Denver Brings Back Quentin Griffin

ESPN

Culpepper Playing With An Injured Right Knee
Daunte Culpepper has done nothing but struggle this season. It appears that he has an injured right knee that is causing concern with the team, which might be hurting more than not having Randy Moss.

Star Tribune

Eagles Looking At Kickers With Akers Nursing Strained Hamstring
Billy Cundiff and Aaron Elling, just recently released by the Cowboys and Vikings respectively, are options to play on Sunday against the Raiders if David Akers is unavailable.

Courier Post Online

Owens Strained Lower Abdomen In Sunday's Win

ESPN

Curry Re-Injures Right Achilles Tendon, Out For Philly Contest

ESPN

Martin's Strained Right Knee Could Keep Him Out Against Jags
Jets running back Curtis Martin strained his right knee against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday and his status is uncertain for this week's game against Jacksonville.

ESPN

Boller To Visit Specialist

ESPN

Steelers Give Willie Parker Permanent Starting Job
Willie Parker has earned the starting job with consecutive 100-yard games -- regardless of the health of Jerome Bettis and Duce Staley.

ESPN

Texans Fire Offensive Coordinator Chris Palmer

ESPN

Coles Reveals Abuse He Received During Childhood
Pro Bowl receiver Laveranues Coles revealed to the New York Times that he was sexually molested as a child.

NY Times