May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Peppers Open To Remaining With Panthers?
Having finally signed his franchise tender with the Panthers, Julius Peppers might be open to remaining with the club.

ESPN

Chiefs Pick Up Veteran Safety Brown
The Chiefs have signed veteran safety Mike Brown to a contract.

Kansas City Star

Miami's Davis: I Wasn't Arrested
Dolphins rookie cornerback Vontae Davis has denied a report that he was recently arrested.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Another Denial From Favre's Agent
Agent Bus Cook has denied yet another report that Brett Favre has already signed with the Vikings.

Pioneer Press

Agent: Jags 'Intend To Trade' Northcutt
The Jaguars are looking to trade Dennis Northcutt, according to the receiver's agent.

ESPN

Peppers Finally Signs Offer Sheet With Carolina
Julius Peppers could earn $19.183 million this season.

Charlotte Observer

Source: Favre Has Indeed Signed
Brett Favre has signed an agreement with the Vikings and will take part in training camp next month.

WCCO

Bengals' Benson Ready To Carry The Load
Cedric Benson is ready to carry the rushing load for the Bengals this fall.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Hester Comes To Defense Of Cutler
Bears wide receiver Devin Hester has come to the defense of new quarterback Jay Cutler.

Chicago Tribune

Lions Are 'Switching Their Swagger Around'
Lions linebacker Ernie Sims says that the team's winless 2008 season is now an afterthought.

NFL.com

Titans' Johnson Wants TD-Dance Advice
Tennessee running back Chris Johnson is looking for advice on how to celebrate in the end zone.

NFL.com

Chiefs To Retire Late LB Thomas' Number
The Chiefs will retire the number of late Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas during a ceremony this season.

ESPN

Jennings, Packers Are Finalizing Deal
The Packers are believed to be finalizing a contract extension with wide receiver Greg Jennings.

ESPN

Dolphins Dispute Report Of Davis Arrest
The Dolphins are disputing a report that first-round pick Vontae Davis was arrested June 9 for unnecessary vehicular noise and driving without a valid license.

Miami Herald

Thompson: Nothing Personal With Favre
Packers general manager Ted Thompson wouldn't take it personally if Brett Favre suits up for the Vikings season.

ESPN

Crumpler Takes Titans Rookie Under Wing
Titans tight end Alge Crumpler has taken rookie Jared Cook under his wing in Tennessee.

Tennessean

Jets Coach Ryan Frustrated By Dyslexia
Jets coach Rex Ryan has struggled with the effects of dyslexia ever since grade school.

ESPN

Cowboys Lineman Sign Record Deal
A trio of Dallas offensive lineman have signed a record deal with a heavy metal label.

ESPN

Veteran CB Bryant Retiring After 10 Seasons
Cornerback Fernando Bryant, a 10-year veteran, is retiring.

ESPN

Source: Starks Gets $26.3M Contract
The Steelers have reportedly signed left tackle Max Starks to a $26.3 million, four-year contract.

ESPN

Favre Doesn't Need To Apply For Reinstatement
Brett Favre is a free agent, and won't need to apply for reinstatement if he does in fact sign with the Vikings.

Pro Football Talk

Smith Wants To Be 'Lead Dog' For Lions
Running back Kevin Smith is working hard this offseason so that he can be Detroit's "lead dog" this fall.

Smith34.com

Bruschi Undecided On Future
Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi still hasn't decided whether or not he'll continue playing after this season.

Boston Globe

Jennings, Packers Close To New Deal
The Packers are in negotiations with wide receiver Greg Jennings on a new contract.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Report: Estefans Buy Into Dolphins
Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are buying a "very small" ownership stake in the Dolphins.

ESPN

Portis: No Rift With Coach Zorn
Redskins running back Clinton Portis claims that there is no bad blood between him and coach Jim Zorn.

Washington Times

Falcons Sign Another Draft Pick
The Falcons have signed sixth-round linebacker Spencer Adkins to a rookie contract.

Pro Football Talk

Anderson Likely In Final Cleveland Season
It is very possible that this could turn into a contract year for Browns quarterback Derek Anderson.

ESPN

Ramsey Sets His Sights On Titans' Backup Job
Patrick Ramsey signed on with the Titans to be their third quarterback, but he is looking to move up on the depth chart.

Nashville City Paper

Spagnuolo Tells Rams To Expect Tough Camp
Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo wants his players to prepare for a tough training camp in late July.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch