May 2008 - Football Wiretap

Has Brady's Infection Turned Serious?
Doctors have been so concerned about managing the infection in Tom Brady's surgically-repaired left knee that they have gone back in three times in an attempt to eradicate it.

Boston Herald

Steelers Top RealGM's Team Rankings
Pittsburgh's dominating victory over Cincinnati on Sunday allowed them to leapfrog a pair of NFC East teams on their way to the top spot in this week's RealGM NFL Rankings.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Owens: Romo Is 'Best QB I've Played With'
Cowboys' wide receiver Terrell Owens has reiterated that Tony Romo is the best quarterback he has ever played with.

Dallas Morning-News

Lions Work Out Tim Rattay
The Lions brought free agent quarterback Tim Rattay, an eight-year NFL veteran, in for a workout on Tuesday.

MLive.com

Kansas City Signs QB Quinn Gray
The Chiefs have signed free agent quarterback Quinn Gray, and he was with the team for practice on Wednesday.

Kansas City Star

Eagles Pro Bowl Guard Andrews Out 6 Weeks
Philadelphia's Pro Bowl guard Shaun Andrews will miss at least six weeks after having back surgery on Tuesday.

ESPN

Source: Cowboys' Phillips Will Call Defensive Plays
Dallas head coach Wade Phillips has reportedly taken over the play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Brian Stewart.

ESPN

Browns' Winslow To Appeal Suspension
Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow has appealed his one-game suspension for comments he made about the team's handling of his staph infection.

ESPN

LJ Apologizes; Chiefs To Start QB Thigpen
Chiefs' running back Larry Johnson has apologized for his recent legal woes but will still sit for the second-straight week.

ESPN

USC Battle: LenDale Is A Better RB, But Is Reggie The Better Player?
Reggie Bush and LenDale White have both played 35 games in the NFL, but which former USC tailback has been the better pro? It's probably much closer than you'd think.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

ESPN Bans Reports On Favre Story
ESPN recently sent out an internal memo saying that the rumor of Brett Favre disclosing inside information to the Lions about the Packers earlier this season shouldn't be reported on any of its netwo

New York Post

Broncos Lose Boss Bailey, Ramsey For Season
The Broncos didn't just lose badly to the Patriots on Monday night, they also lost linebacker Boss Bailey and backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey for the season.

Denver Post

Romo Says He Won't Play Sunday
Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo said on Tuesday that he will not play on Sunday and was vague about the team's Nov. 2 game against the Giants.

Star-Telegram

Chiefs May Decide To Bench RB Johnson
Chiefs' Coach Herm Edwards hinted on Tuesday that the team could bench running back Larry Johnson for a second-straight game.

ESPN

Browns Suspend Winslow One Game
The Cleveland Browns on Tuesday suspended TE Kellen Winslow one game without pay for critical comments he made following last Sunday's game at Washington.

AP

Marinelli: Lions' Problems Involve Every Player
Lions' Coach Rod Marinelli believes that the team's problems involve each and every player.

Detroit Free Press

Eagles' Banner: Cowboys Gave Up Too Much For Williams
Eagles owner Joe Banner took a few shots at the Cowboys on Monday, saying that the team gave up too much in exchange for wide receiver Roy Williams last week.

Star-Ledger

Singletary: 49ers 'Have Something Special'
New 49ers' Coach Mike Singletary hopes to build on the foundation formed by Mike Nolan and believes that the team has something special.

ESPN

Vick Will Plead Guilty To State Dogfighting Charge
Michael Vick plans to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges next week, a move that could allow him to qualify for an early release from prison.

ESPN

Source: Pats' Harrison Out For Season
New England safety Rodney Harrison reportedly suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury on Monday night against Denver.

ESPN

Former Packer: Lion-Gate Is Just The Beginning Of Stories About Favre
Former Packer's safety LeRoy Butler said he doesn?t believe Brett Favre initiated the controversial conversation with the Lions.

Green Bay Press Gazette

Seahawks Remind Holmgren Of High School Team
The struggling Seahawks remind Coach Mike Holmgren of an overmatched high school football team.

ESPN

Tebow: McCoy Is The Heisman Front Runner
Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in the country, and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow believes McCoy is the front runner for this year's award.

ESPN

Could Henne Start In Miami Soon?
If the Dolphins lose their next two games - against the Bills and Broncos - some around the team believe that Chad Henne could take over at quarterback.

Miami Herald

Tomlinson: Playing In London Gives Us A Good Escape
With San Diego's season on the brink, playing a game across the Atlantic Ocean in London could bring the team together.

North County Times

Chiefs Could Sign Culpepper
The Chiefs talked with Daunte Culpepper on Monday, a day after they lost Brodie Croyle for the season because of torn knee ligaments.

Kansas City Star

Niners Decided Timing Of Nolan Firing Because Of Media Reports
Mike Singetary will replace Mike Nolan as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco Chronicle

Boldin Practices, Hopes To Play Against Panthers
Cardinals' WR Anquan Boldin returned to practice on Monday and hopes to gain medical clearance to play Sunday against the Panthers.

AP

Pats Put Maroney On IR
The New England Patriots on Monday placed RB Laurence Maroney on IR with a shoulder injury.

AP

Nolan Fired By Niners
Mike Nolan has confirmed that he has been fired by the San Francisco 49ers.

FoxSports