April 2005 - Football Wiretap
McGahee Comes Back After Blow To Head
Bills running back Willis McGahee overcame a blow to the head, returning for the start of the second half of Buffalo's loss to New England.
Martin Ends Streak
Curtis Martin will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee after missing Sunday's game against Oakland, breaking a streak of 119 regular-season starts.
Seattle Loses Sharper For The Season
The NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks have placed linebacker Jamie Sharper on injured reserve, ending his season.
Rackers To Return On Sunday
Arizona Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers, the league's leading scorer among placement specialists, will return to action on Sunday.
L.T. Misses Practice
LaDainian Tomlinson didn't practice again on Thursday due to bruised ribs but still plans to play in San Diego's home game against Miami on Sunday.
Moulds Suspended One Game Without Pay
Eric Moulds was suspended without pay for Sunday's game against the Patriots, apparently for a sideline dispute with an assistant coach during last week's loss to Miami.
Lewis Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
Ray Lewis underwent season-ending surgery on his torn right hamstring Wednesday, concluding a frustrating year in which he played in only six games.
McMahon Still Starting in Philadelphia
Mike McMahon will start at quarterback for the Eagles against the Giants on Sunday despite being benched after throwing two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns against Seattle.
Westbrook Done For Season
Brian Westbrook will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, the fourth Pro Bowl player the Philadelphia Eagles have lost for the season in the last month.
Edwards Done With ACL Injury
Browns rookie wide receiver Braylon Edwards will miss the rest of the season with a torn knee ligament, yet another setback for one of Cleveland's first-round draft picks.
Brady Named SI's Sportsman Of The Year
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champion, is this year's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
Tomlinson Returns After Rib Injury
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson came out of Sunday's night game against Oakland with a rib injury, but returned for the start of the second half.
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