April 2008 - Football Wiretap

Marshall's Suspension Reduced To One Game
Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has had his three-game suspension reduced to one game.

Denver Post

Culpepper Would Consider Backup Role With Packers
Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper would consider a backup role with the Packers this season.

NFL.com

Dungy Would Be 'Shocked' If Peyton Sat Out Opener
Colts' Coach Tony Dungy said that he would be 'shocked' if quarterback Peyton Manning sat out the team's season-opener against the Bears.

NFL.com

Texans' Green Agrees To Restructure Contract
Texans' running back Ahman Green has agreed to restructure a part of his four-year contract to help the team save money this season.

Houston Chronicle

Chargers Unlikely To Re-Sign Merriman?
All signs point to the Chargers not re-signing linebacker Shawne Merriman when his contract expires after the 2009 season.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Sources: Pacman Fully Reinstated
Sources tell Ed Werder of ESPN that the NFL has reinstated Pacman Jones for Week 1 of the 2008 season.

ESPN

Extra Game In Season All About Money?
The NFL season is expected to be extended with the next few years.

Washington Post

Rudi Expects To Be Traded
Cincinnati running back Rudi Johnson expects the team to follow through with a trade involving him.

ESPN

Dolphins Release Safety Keith Davis
The Dolphins have released safety Keith Davis in order to make room for four safeties on their 53-man roster.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Whisenhunt Tabs Warner For Final Start
Cardinals' Coach Ken Whisenhunt has tabbed Kurt Warner to start the team's final preseason game on Friday night.

Arizona Republic

Source: Boller Holding Off On Shoulder
Ravens' quarterback Kyle Boller is holding off on shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder.

ESPN

Giants Officially Place Umenyiora On IR
The Giants officially placed defensive end Osi Umenyiora on the injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season on the same day he underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee.

Newsday

Could Boller Have Season-Ending Surgery?
Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller could need season-ending surgery on his shoulder, but more will be known later this week.

Baltimore Sun

Ty Law On Cleveland's Radar
Cornerback Ty Law is reportedly on the Browns' radar as the team appears interested in fortifying their secondary.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Gore Likes Martz's System More Than Norv Turner's
Frank Gore is hoping for big things under new Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz.

Mercury News

Colts' Saturday Could Miss Extensive Time
Jeff Saturday is weighing options that include playing with an injured right knee or undergoing surgery

Indianapolis Star

Witten On Bennett: He's Got To Figure It Out First
Martellus Bennett is learning from Jason Witten how to play the tight end position.

Dallas Morning-News

Harvey Ends Holdout, Agrees To Potential $30 Million Deal
Derrick Harvey ended his 33-day holdout Wednesday after reaching agreement with the Jaguars on a five-year contract that could be worth $30 million.

ESPN

Merriman To Forego Surgery
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman informed the team this morning that he has decided to forego surgery on his knee and will play in the 2008 season.

RealGM Staff Report

Sparano: Dolphins May Add Players Before Opener
Dolphins' Coach Tony Sparano says that the team may add more players to their roster before the season begins.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Lewis: Rudi Johnson Trade Talk 'A Rumor'
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis believes that trade talks involving running back Rudi Johnson are just rumors.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Bears Release CB Ricky Manning Jr.
The Bears released cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. on Tuesday just a day after he revealed that his previous request for a trade or release was denied by the team.

Chicago Tribune

Cadillac Williams To Open Season On PUP List
Buccaneers' running back Cadillac Williams will begin the season on the physically unable to perform list.

ESPN

Pryor Expected To Play In Ohio State's Opener
Terrelle Pryor is listed as No. 3 on the Ohio State depth chart behind starter Todd Boeckman and backup Joe Bauserman.

SI.com

Strahan: I'm Staying Retired
Michael Strahan has told FoxSports that he has decided to remain retired and has turned down the Giants' offer to lure him back to action.

FoxSports

Goodell: Meeting With Rooney Family 'Productive'
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called his Tuesday morning meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers' chairman Dan Rooney and his four brothers about the franchise's ownership situation "productive."

ESPN

Bucs Face Decision To Keep Or Shop Clayton
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to have to decide what they want to do with wide receiver Mark Clayton.

St. Petersburg Times

Chargers Release Five Players
The San Diego Chargers released five players today to reduce their roster to the NFL?s required 75-player limit.

Press Release

Brady Has 'Deep Bone Bruise'
ESPN?s Chris Mortensen reported on Monday night that Tom Brady has a ?deep bone bruise.?

Boston Herald

Colts Activate Manning
Coach Tony Dungy said that the Colts have activated Peyton Manning on Tuesday, clearing him to begin practicing with the team.

ESPN