April 2006 - Football Wiretap
Manning Wants To Play 8 More Years
"Yeah, I guess that I'll be handing off on the 'stretch' play when I'm an old man, huh?" said Peyton Manning. "It might take a little more to stretch when I'm 38 years old."
Chiefs Still Expect Priest To Play
Priest Holmes continues to make progress and Herm Edwards still has him in his plans. If the season started today though, Holmes would be unable to play.
L.A. City Council Plans To Lure NFL Team
The City Council voted Friday to spend $25 million on improvements around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in hopes of luring an NFL team back to the city.
Ricky Likely To Join CFL In 2006
The Dolphins are ready to permit Ricky Williams to play in the Canadian Football League if they get a written assurance that Toronto will release him when his suspension is over.
Eagles And Vikings Exchange Receivers
Philadelphia traded wide receiver Billy McMullen to Minnesota for rookie free-agent receiver Hank Baskett.
Harrington Will Likely Need To Restructure 2007-2008 Contract
Quarterback Joey Harrington is slated to receive $3.75 million for the 2006-2007 season, a trivial number compared to what he has lined up for 2008.
Santonio Can Keep No. 10
Steelers rookie wideout Santonio Holmes wore No. 10 during his three days at minicamp, and, if he so chooses, he can continue to wear it for the regular season.
Lelie Absense Unofficialy Unexcused
Ashley Lelie was the only unexcused player absent from the workout that technically did not require an excuse.
Seahawks And Coach Holmgren Agree On Two-Year Extension
The Seahawks re-signed their most important 2007 free agent Tuesday when they reached a two-year contract extension for coach Mike Holmgren.
McNair Ruling Will Come By June 1st
The Titans want protection from the potential liability of a $23.46 million salary cap hit if Steve McNair is hurt, or they want a new, cheaper contract to reduce that cap number.
Bush Wants To Avoid Lockout At All Costs
"I told my agent I want to be in here in camp on time ... whatever it takes, I want to be in camp on time," said Reggie Bush.