April 2008 - Football Wiretap

Niners Agree To Two-Year Deal With Sims
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Barry Sims.

ESPN

Benson Ordered To Install Alcohol Car Lock
Former Bears' running back Cedric Benson has been ordered to install an ignition-lock breath tester in his car after he was charged with drunken driving.

ESPN

Jones No Longer Wants To Be Called Pacman
Cowboys' cornerback Adam Jones no longer wants to be called 'Pacman' and would prefer to be called his given name.

NFL.com

Taylor Not Interested In Packers
Miami defensive end Jason Taylor is reportedly not interested in playing for the Packers.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Titans' Kearse Charged With DUI
Titans' DE Jevon Kearse has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence near the Vanderbilt University campus on Sunday morning.

AP

Pacman Faces Foreclosure On Tennessee Home
Former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones faces foreclosure on his former home.

ESPN

Harris Says 'Classy' Talks Led To Deal With Bears
Defensive tackle Tommie Harris claims that the Bears handled his recent contract negotiations with a great deal of class.

ESPN

Ex-Giant Ends Cross-Country Walk
George Martin ended his nine-month, 3,003 mile trek at Embarcadero Park, raising $2M along the way for sick 9/11 rescue workers.

AP

Source: NFL Network, ESPN Negotiating
The NFL Network and ESPN are in talks about a partnership.

AP

Giants Sign DE Henderson; Obtain WR Thorpe Off Waivers
The Giants have signed DE Robert Henderson and claimed WR Craphonso Thorpe off waivers from the Jaguars.

yahoo.com

Falcons Agree To Terms With WR Douglas
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with WR Harry Douglas, out of Louisville.

AP

Summerall Expected To Recover After Surgery
Broadcaster Pat Summerall, 78, was recovering Friday in an area hospital after undergoing emergency surgery to stop internal bleeding.

The Dallas Morning News

District Attorney: Deal Reached With Bills' Lynch
Bills' running back Marshawn Lynch will plead guilty in a hit-and-run accident next week.

ESPN

Chargers Sign WR/KR Mark Jones
The San Diego Chargers signed WR/KR Mark Jones to a one-year deal on Friday.

Press Release

20 Questions For The 2008 Season
The NBA and NHL are done, and training camps are about to fire up. Team season previews are on the way, but to whet the appetite here are 20 questions about the upcoming NFL season.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Tampa's Simms May Be Close To Being Cut
Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms may be close to being cut from the team, something he has been requesting for quite some time.

The Tampa Tribune

Bears Sign DT Harris To Four-Year, $40M Extension
The Chicago Bears have made Tommie Harris the highest-paid DT in the history of the NFL.

espn.com

Giants' RB Bradshaw Jailed For Probation Violation
New York running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been jailed since Sunday in Virginia following a probation violation.

NFL.com

Cowboys' Ware Looking For 15 Sacks
Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware has set a lofty goal of recording fifteen sacks next season for the Cowboys.

The Star Tribune

Raiders Expect Walker To Be Ready For Camp
The Raiders anticipate that wide receiver Javon Walker will be ready for training camp as he is recovering from injuries incurred during a robbery in Las Vegas last weekend.

NFL.com

Report: Packers Interested In Jason Taylor
The Packers are reportedly interested in acquiring Dolphins DE Jason Taylor.

ESPN

Burress Expects Contract Resolution Before Camp
New York wide receiver Plaxico Burress reportedly expects a contract resolution before training camp.

ESPN

Titans' Fowler Denies Allegations Of Steroids Use
Tennessee linebacker Ryan Fowler denied Wednesday that he had taken performance-enhancing drugs.

ESPN

Jets Make Front Office Moves As President Resigns
Jay Cross resigned as president of the New York Jets on Tuesday to accept a position as president of Related Hudson Yards.

NFL.com

Looking For New Deal, Packers' Grant Watches Minicamp
Green Bay running back Ryan Grant is looking for a new contract from the team and has continued to sit out this week's mandatory minicamp.

NFL.com

Walker Out Of Hospital, Recovering From Robbery
Javon Walker has been released from the hospital and is recovering from a robbery in Las Vegas that left him severely beaten.

ESPN

Haynesworth?s Agent: Long-Term Deal Unlikely
The agent for Titans' defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't think a long-term deal is likely.

The Tennessean

Gruden: Cadillac's Comeback From Injury 'Amazing'
Buccaneers' Coach Jon Gruden has called running back Cadillac Williams' comeback from last year's knee injury amazing.

The Tampa Tribune

Chad To Have Ankle Surgery
Cincinnati Bengals' WR Chad Johnson will undergo surgery on both ankles on Wednesday.

NFL Network

Falcons Release Jimmy Williams
The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday released safety Jimmy Williams.

yahoo.com