May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Vikings Match Bengals' Offer For FB Tahi
The Vikings have matched an offer fullback Naufahu Tahi received from the Bengals, keeping him in Minnesota.

ESPN

49ers Part Ways With OT Jonas Jennings
The 49ers on Friday terminated the contract of veteran OT Jonas Jennings.

yahoo.com

UNGL Gears Up For Season; Releases Schedule
The UNGL announced last week that they will kick off their inaugural season on May 3, and they have taken the next step towards making that a reality by releasing their schedule of games.

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Smith: I Was 'Treated Like A Number' In Philly
Tight end L.J. Smith spent his first six seasons with the Eagles, but signed with the Ravens in the offseason.

NFL.com

Jaguars Make Pitch To WR Holt
The Jaguars, in dire need of a receiver, hosted a meeting with free agent Torry Holt on Thursday.

NFL.com

Goodell Wants 'Remorse' From Vick
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says that he wants to see signs of true 'remorse' from Michael Vick before he considers lifting the quarterback?s suspension, according to USA Today.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Reid Explains Logic Behind Benching McNabb
Eagles coach Andy Reid explained some of the logic behind his decision to bench Donovan McNabb in Week 12's loss to the Ravens in an interview with ESPN.

ESPN

Saints Agree To Deal With Safety Prioleau
The Saints have agreed to terms on a deal with free-agent safety Pierson Prioleau.

ESPN

Jets' Rhodes: Cutler Is Too Cocky
Jets safety Kerry Rhodes believes that Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler is too cocky to become his teammate.

New York Daily News

USC Having Open Competition For QB Job
For the first time in six years, there is no obvious heir apparent at quarterback at USC.

Los Angeles Times

Owens Will Workout With Buffalo When Mandatory
Terrell Owens, who missed the start of the team's voluntary offseason program this week, said he's more comfortable following his normal offseason routine of individual workouts.

USA Today

NFL Could Put Sponsor Logos On Practice Uniforms
The NFL could follow the lead taken by soccer teams and place sponsorships on their uniforms, beginning with their practice versions.

USA Today

JaMarcus Shows Up For Voluntary Workouts
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is in Alameda for voluntary workouts.

San Francisco Chronicle

Officer Drew Gun At Ryan Moats
Ryan Moats and his family rushed to a Texas hospital where his mother-in-law soon died.

WFAA

Bears Could Be A Home For Vick
Michael Vick could receive interest from the Chicago Bears if he's reinstated by the NFL.

Chicago Tribune

Risdon's $.10 For The End Of March
Jeff's takes on Jay Cutler, Terrell Owens, the best free agent signings and of course several musings on the NFL Draft.

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Bears Trying To Get In On Cutler
The Bears have reached out to Denver in regards to Jay Cutler.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pioli: No Trade Request From Gonzalez
Kansas City general manager Scott Pioli said Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez did not request a trade during recent conversations.

Kansas City Star

Rams To Wear Throwbacks In Three Games
Rams' owners Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez confirmed that the team will wear throwback uniforms in three games during the 2009 season.

Post-Dispatch

Jets Like Brandon Pettigrew At 17
The Jets own the 17th overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft and are interested in Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew.

Star-Ledger

Cowboys Looking For Wildcat QB In Draft
Jerry Jones wants the Cowboys to run the Wildcat formation in 2009.

Dallas Morning News

Jacobs: Burress Is Having Problems With Legal Issues
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs says that teammate Plaxico Burress has both good and bad days when it comes to dealing with his legal issues.

Newsday

Harbaugh: Philly's Kolb Has Potential
Ravens coach John Harbaugh, a former Eagles assistant, believes that Philadelphia backup quarterback Kevin Kolb has potential as a starter.

Philadelphia Daily News

Harbaugh: Philly

Philadelphia Daily News

LenDale White Drops More Weight
Titans running back LenDale White has reportedly dropped even more weight off his once-hefty frame.

Nashville City Paper

Mangini Wants Favre To Visits Browns' Camp
Browns coach Eric Mangini said on Wednesday that he'd like Brett Favre to stop by the team's training camp this summer.

New York Daily News

Jones Wouldn't Trade Romo 'For Anybody'
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says that he wouldn't trade quarterback Tony Romo for anyone else in the NFL.

Dallas Morning News

Eagles Interested In Bills' LT Peters?
Left tackle Jason Peters is stuck in a contract dispute with the Bills, which appears to have earned the interest of the Eagles.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jets, CB Strickland Agree On 3-Year Deal
The Jets reached a three-year deal with cornerback Donald Strickland on Wednesday, according to a source.

ESPN

Stallworth: I Flashed Lights At Pedestrian
Browns receiver Donte Stallworth claims that he flashed his lights before fatally striking a man in Miami Beach earlier this month.

ESPN