April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Vick Reinstated By NFL
Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

New York Times

Pat Patriot Logo Returns For Four 2009 Games
The Patriots are celebrating their 50th anniversary this season.

Boston Globe

Falcons Will Reduce Turner's Carries
The Falcons don?t want to lean as heavily on running back Michael Turner.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jeff George Wants To Play Again In NFL
Quarterback Jeff George, the first overall pick from the 1990 NFL Draft, is looking to make a return.

USA Today

Agent: Chung Reports To Patriots Camp
Patriots rookie safety Patrick Chung reported for the start of rookie camp on Sunday in Foxboro.

Boston Herald

Elway, Montana Show Support For Favre
John Elway and Joe Montana both believe that Brett Favre should return to the NFL for another season if he truly wants to.

USA Today

Lions Excited To Turn Around 0-16 Season
New Lions coach Jim Schwartz is happy with the enthusiasm his players are showing coming off an 0-16 season.

NFL.com

Signing Status Of 2009 First-Round Picks
NFL.com has compiled a list of the signing status for the first-round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft.

NFL.com

Ravens' Drew Bennett Decides To Quit
After agreeing to a one-year deal on Friday, Ravens receiver Drew Bennett has decided to retire after aggravating an old knee injury.

AP

McCoy Takes Out Policy On Throwing Arm
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has taken out an insurance policy on his throwing arm.

ESPN

Unsigned Maclin Is A No-Show At Camp
Eagles rookie receiver Jeremy Maclin, their first-round pick, remains unsigned and was a no-show at the team's first day of training camp.

Yahoo! Sports

49ers Hoping Alex Smith Wins QB Job
People within the 49ers organization are pulling for Alex Smith to become the team's starting quarterback.

National Football Post

Pats' Wilfolk Plans To Report On Time
Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork plans to report on time, despite his preference for a new contract.

Boston Herald

Eagles Still Plan To 'Blitz And Blitz Again'
Jim Johnson may no longer be in charge of Philadelphia's defense, but the team still plans to blitz often.

ESPN

Bills Sign Levitre To Four-Year Deal
The Bills have signed rookie guard Andy Levitre to a four-year deal.

ESPN

Broncos, Smith Reach Four-Year Deal
The Broncos have reached a four-year deal with rookie cornerback Alphonso Smith, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

ESPN

Owens: Vick Should Be Reinstated
Bills receiver Terrell Owens doesn't believe that the NFL should further penalize Michael Vick.

ESPN

Chargers Agree To Terms With Four Picks
The Chargers have agreed to terms on four-year contracts with third-round pick Louis Vasquez and fourth round picks Vaughn Martin, Tyronne Green and Gartrell Johnson.

RealGM Staff Report

Whisenhunt: Winning Will End Doubt In Cards
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt says that winning is the only thing that will end skepticism of the team.

NFL.com

Willie McGinest Open To NFL Return
Willie McGinest will consider playing in the NFL for another season if he receives an interesting offer.

Yahoo! Sports

Cribbs Plans To Report To Camp
Special teams star Joshua Cribbs intends to report on time for Cleveland's training camp on Friday.

Akron Beacon Journal

5,000 Turn Out As Owens, Bills Open Camp
More than 5,000 turned out as Terrell Owens and the Bills opened camp on Saturday.

ESPN

Source: Brown Gets 4-Years, $4.3M From Panthers
The Panthers have reached a four-year, $4.3 million agreement with second-round pick Everette Brown, according to a source.

ESPN

Source: Steelers, Hood Agree On Deal
The Steelers have reached an agreement in principle with first-round pick Evander "Ziggy" Hood, according to a source.

ESPN

Talks Between Crabtree, 49ers Stalled
The 49ers were thrilled to get Michael Crabtree with the 10th overall pick in April, but signing him has become difficult.

ESPN

Buffalo Loses DiGiorgio For Entire Season
Bills linebacker John DiGiorgio will miss the entire 2009 season after undergoing surgery on his right knee.

ESPN

Rattay Will Back Up Losman In Las Vegas
Former NFL quarterback Tim Rattay will back up J.P. Losman with the UFL's Las Vegas franchise.

Pro Football Talk

Bailey Strives For Super Bowl Appearance
Champ Bailey has long been considered one of the best defensive backs in the league, but he's still looking for his first trip to the Super Bowl.

Denver Post

Harrison Questions Ryan's Intelligence
NBC's Rodney Harrison has questioned the intelligence of new Jets head coach Rex Ryan.

New York Post

Mack Deal With Cleveland Is Official
A league source has told Pro Football Talk that first-round pick Alex Mack now has a deal in place with the Browns.

Pro Football Talk