NFL owners voted on Wednesday to alter the draft order of picks Nos. 21 through 30 based on the teams' performance in the playoffs.
May 2009 - Football Wiretap
Draft Order To Change For Playoff Teams
Goodell Wants Season To Last 17-18 Games
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would like to see the league play meaningful games in August as soon as the 2011 season.
Charles Rogers Jailed For Probation Violation
A judge has jailed former Detroit Lions draft pick Charles Rogers for violating probation in a domestic violence case.
Osi Predicts Probation, Return For Burress
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora believes that Plaxico Burress will receive probation and ultimately return to the team.
Haley: Cassel Is A Lot Like Warner
New Chiefs coach Todd Haley sees a lot of Kurt Warner in quarterback Matt Cassel.
Lions Open To Trading Top Pick
Despite reports that the Lions are looking to negotiate with their unidentified first overall pick, general manager Martin Mayhew says the team is open to trading the pick.
Rogers Reports To Browns Despite Rift
Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers has reported to the team's voluntary offseason workout program despite a rift with coach Eric Mangini.
Report: Gonzalez Open To Trade Talk
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez reportedly wants to be traded if the right deal can be made, which contradicts comments made by owner Clark Hunt on Tuesday.
Vick Wrote Book While In Prison?
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick allegedly wrote a book during his time in prison and is seeking co-authors and a publisher.
Source: Henne Will Start For Fins By 2010
The Dolphins plan to give Chad Henne a lot of time at quarterback this preseason as they hope to start him by the 2010 season.
Cardinals Expect Boldin Talks To Intensify
The Cardinals have maintained their stance that they don't want to trade Anquan Boldin, but with the draft coming rumors are beginning to intensify.
Eagles Could Move Up Into Top 5?
The Eagles have two first round picks for the first time in sixteen years, and believe that there is a lot they can accomplish with their 12 overall picks.
Hunt: Chiefs Want Gonzalez, Hope To Keep LJ
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt says that the organization wants to keep future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Mangini: Open Competition For Browns' QB Job
Browns coach Eric Mangini says that Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson will vie to become the team's starting quarterback in training camp.
Redskins Sign DE Renaldo Wynn
The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed defensive end Renaldo Wynn.
Press Release
Detroit's New Logo Revealed?
It appears as though the updated logo of the Detroit Lions has been inadvertently revealed on NFL.com.
Total Of 32 Compensatory Picks Handed Out
A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2009 NFL Draft were awarded to 16 teams on Monday, including four each to Cincinnati and Tennessee.
Vikings Give Griffin $28.5M Extension
The Vikings have agreed to terms on a five-year, $28.5 million contract extension with cornerback Cedric Griffin.
Goodell: Owners May Vote On Longer Regular Season
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday that the league's franchise owners might vote in May about the possibility of lengthening the regular season to 17 or 18 games per team.
NFL Adds 'Brady Rule' To Protect QBs
The NFL's Competition Committee has adopted a clarification of the current rule on hits to a quarterback in the knee area or below.
Wade Phillips Breaks Offseason Silence
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips has broken his offseason silence, telling Dallas area press that he likes where the team is headed.
DirecTV Renews NFL Deal And Expands Access
DirecTV renewed its deal as the NFL's exclusive satellite carrier on Monday and will continue to offer the Sunday Ticket package of out-of-market games from 2011 to 2014.
WR David Patten Signs Free-Agent Deal With Browns
Veteran WR David Patten has rejoined the Cleveland Browns, signing a free-agent deal on Monday.
OSU TE Pettigrew Visits With Bills
Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew recently visited the Bills, according to reports.
McDaniels: Cutler Is Our Quarterback
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels sat down with the NFL Network on Monday and insisted that Jay Cutler is the team's quarterback.
Aikman: Stafford Is 'Excited' About Detroit
Troy Aikman said on Sunday that Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford is "genuinely excited" about the possibilty of playing for the Lions.
Source: Texans, Cody Agree To Contract
The Texans reportedly reached a three-year contract agreement with former Lions defensive tackle Shaun Cody that should be finalized Tuesday.
T.O. Skips Start Of Bills' Conditioning Program
Terrell Owens missed the start of Buffalo's 12-week voluntary conditioning program Monday, but is expected to attend at least part of the event.
Source: L.T. Saves Chargers $2.25M In Salary Cap Room
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday restructured the final three years of his contract, saving the club $2.25M in salary cap room.
Raiders Acquire Satele From Dolphins For Pick
The Dolphins have traded center Samson Satele to the Raiders for an undisclosed draft pick.
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