April 2008 - Football Wiretap

Steelers Bring Back Davenport For Third Stint
The Steelers re-signed running back Najeh Davenport on Thursday.

ESPN

Lions' Hanson Ties Record With 53-yarder
Detroit kicker Jason Hanson tied an NFL record on Thursday when he kicked a 53-yard field goal against Tennessee.

ESPN

Taylor: I May Not Be In Jacksonville Next Season
Fred Taylor has acknowledged that he may not be in Jacksonville next season.

ESPN

Ocho Cinco: No Lesson Learned From Benching
Bengals' receiver Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson told the media on Wednesday that he didn't learn anything from his benching last week against the Steelers.

ESPN

Crennel: Quinn Will Be QB In 2009
Browns' coach Romeo Crennel has already named Brady Quinn his starting quarterback for the 2009 season.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Bears' Vasher's Season In Jeopardy
Nathan Vasher's rough season took a turn for the worse when Chicago announced on Wednesday that the veteran cornerback is out indefinitely with a fractured right hand.

Chicago Sun-Times

Source: Eagles Confident With Reid, McNabb?
Sources close to decision-makers claim that the Eagles seem more inclined to blame the team's offensive line and wide receivers for their struggles than coach Andy Reid or quarterback Donovan McNabb.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Cowboys Sign DB Battle, Could Debut Thursday
The Cowboys signed defensive back Tra Battle off San Diego's practice squad Wednesday, and he could play Thursday against the Seahawks.

ESPN

Report: Giants' Tynes Pursues Pardon For Brother
Giants' kicker Lawrence Tynes is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Bush administration for his brother, who is serving a 27-year sentence for dealing drugs.

ESPN

Brady 'Doing Well' In Recovery From Surgery
Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady made an unpublicized appearance Wednesday with his girlfriend Gisele and said that his recovery is going well.

ESPN

Steelers Up To 2nd In RealGM's NFL Team Rankings
The Steelers are first against the run and the pass, so how are they still flying below the radar beneath the Jets and Titans?

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Weis' Buyout Far Less Than Perceived
The common perception of Charlie Weis' buyout is not accurate.

Chicago Tribune

NFC Continues To Dent Into AFC's Dominance
The NFC, beginning with the Giants' victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII this past February, has begun to put a dent into the AFC's recent dominance in the NFL.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Falcons Give Jenkins, Babineaux New Deals
On Tuesday the Falcons announced that they have extended the contracts of receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathon Babineaux.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Skins Remember On Anniversary Of Taylor's Death
It was one year ago Wednesday that Sean Taylor was shot at his Miami-area home during a botched robbery.

ESPN

Super Bowl XLIII Ads Still Available
Most advertising slots for the 2009 Super Bowl that weren't sold in September are still available.

ESPN

Romo Still Sporting Splint To Protect Pinkie
Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo is still sporting a splint to protect his injured pinkie, but he hopes to shed the protective gear soon.

ESPN

Brady Quinn Done For 2008
Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn is done for the year after doctors revealed that the break to his right index finger has gotten worse.

FoxSports

Miami's Porter Apologizes For Action Against Pats
Dolphins' linebacker Joey Porter has apologized to his teammates and coach Tony Sparano for his actions on Sunday against the Patriots.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Del Rio: There Will Be No Quick Fixes For Jags
Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio admitted on Monday that there will be no "quick fixes" for the struggling team.

Orlando Sentinel

Fisher, White Reach 'Understanding'
Titans' coach Jeff Fisher and LenDale White have reportedly reached an understanding following the running back's postgame tantrum on Sunday.

Tennessean

Report: Haslett Needs Two More Wins To Keep Job
Rams coach Jim Haslett reportedly needs to win two more games in order to keep his job next season.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Redskins Cut Shaun Alexander
With Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts back from their knee injuries, the Redskins no longer had a need for running back Shaun Alexander.

NFL.com

Owner Puts Crennel And Savage On Notice
"What happened? How do you go 10-6, play good football, have the NFL generally excited, get six prime-time appearances ... how does all that happen and you struggle this way?"

Plain Dealer

Has Four-Game Streak Resurrected Peyton's Season?
Earlier this season Peyton Manning, who many believe is the greatest quarterback of his generation, was on pace for the worst season of his storied career.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Lions Sign Henson To Two-Year Contract
The Lions have signed quarterback Drew Henson to a two-year contract, and he will backup Daunte Culpepper this Thursday against the Titans.

Detroit News

Colts' Saturday Out 3-4 Weeks?
Colts' center Jeff Saturday is expected to miss three-to-four weeks of action after suffering a strained calf muscle.

Indianapolis Star

Quinn To Meet With Dr. James Andrews
Browns' quarterback Brady Quinn will reportedly visit orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday in Alabama for a second opinion on his fractured right index finger.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Vick Pleads Guilty, Hopes For Early Release
Michael Vick pleaded guilty Tuesday to a state dogfighting charge in Virginia, a step that could make him eligible for early release from prison.

ESPN

MNF: Brees, Saints Roll Over Packers
QB Drew Brees threw for four TD's on Monday night, as the Saints beat the Packers 51-29.

AP