May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Source: Hill To Be Named 49ers' Starter
Shaun Hill is expected to be named the starting quarterback of the 49ers after Alex Smith failed to impress once again on Saturday night.

ESPN

Browns Still Undecided On Quarterback
Derek Anderson looked good against the Lions on Saturday night, but the Browns still haven't decided on starting quarterback.

ESPN

Favre Adjustment To Vikings Will Last 'All Year'
Brett Favre said that he felt good during his debut with the Vikings against the Chiefs on Friday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Burress Hires Prison Consultant
Plaxico Burress has hired a consultant to help him prepare for life behind bars.

Yahoo! Sports

Stafford Isn't A Lock To Start For Lions
Matt Stafford was the first overall pick in April's NFL Draft, but he isn't a lock to start for the Lions.

Detroit Free Press

Ravens Game Could Decide Jets' QB Battle
The Jets could leave Baltimore on Monday night knowing who will start at quarterback to begin the regular season.

ESPN

Vick Expected To Make Debut Thursday
Michael Vick is expected to make his debut with the Eagles in Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars.

ESPN

Steelers Hold Roethlisberger Out Of Game
The Steelers held quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of Saturday's preseason game after he injured his Achilles tendon this week.

ESPN

Rivers, Chargers Not Close To Extension
Philip Rivers is entering the final year of his contract, but no extension is imminent in San Diego.

ESPN

Favre Felt 'A Little Odd' In Vikings Debut
Brett Favre admitted that he was nervous prior to his debut for the Vikings against the Chiefs on Friday.

Star Tribune

Marshall's Absence Raises Questions In Denver
The Broncos left Brandon Marshall behind on Friday when they traveled to Seattle for this week's preseason game.

Denver Post

McFadden Close To Earning Starting Job
Darren McFadden will start at running back for the Raiders this week.

San Francisco Chronicle

T.O.'s Toe Injury Could Become A Major Issue
The toe of Terrell Owens has become a major cause for concern in Buffalo.

ESPN

Kicker Hits HD Screen At New Cowboys Stadium
The Titans may have uncovered a huge flaw in the construction of the Cowboys' new stadium on Friday night.

ESPN

Fitzgerald Restructures Contract With Cardinals
Larry Fitzgerald has restructured his contract with the Cardinals.

Arizona Republic

Eagles Turn Down $10K For Signing Vick
The Eagles have reportedly turned down $10,000 from the city of Philadelphia for signing Michael Vick.

Philadelphia Daily News

NFL Fines Panthers Rookie For Throat Slash
Panthers rookie running back Mike Goodson has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for making a throat slashing gesture on Monday.

Yahoo! Sports

Leftwich Holds No Grudge Against Jaguars
Byron Leftwich will face the Jaguars as a quarterback for the Buccaneers on Saturday.

Jacksonville

Stafford To Start For Lions On Saturday
Matthew Stafford will start for the Lions in their preseason game against the Browns on Saturday.

ESPN

Source: Big Ben To Be Re-Examined For Achilles Injury
Despite an injured right Achilles tendon, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger traveled with the team Friday to Washington, D.C.

ESPN

UNGL Announces Sixth Team In Virginia
The United National Gridiron League Friday announced that the Virginia Swarm will be its sixth team.

Press Release

Stallworth Doesn't Plan To Join UFL
A league source told Pro Football Talk that receiver Donte Stallworth doesn't plan to join the UFL.

Pro Football Talk

Hall Will Cover Slot Receiver In Washington
The Redskins will use cornerback DeAngelo Hall to cover slot receivers this season.

Washington Post

Ochocinco Hits GW-Kick Against Patriots
Chad Ochocinco kicked what turned out to be the game-winning extra point against the Patriots on Thursday night.

NFL.com

Vikings Have Trouble Catching Favre's Passes
Brett Favre hasn't lost any zip on his passes.

Pioneer Press

Denver Could Hold Marshall Out Against Seahawks
The Broncos could hold receiver Brandon Marshall out of this weekend's preseason game against the Seahawks.

ESPN

Tampa Bay's Talib Arrested, Charged With Battery
Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib was arrested early Thursday and charged with battery and resisting arrest.

ESPN

Source: Bills, Maybin Agree On Deal
The Bills have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with first-round pick Aaron Maybin, according to sources.

ESPN

Sanchez Improving Quickly
Mark Sanchez clearly had a better practice on Thursday than Kellen Clemens in the Jets' starting quarterback derby.

New York Post

Assaulted Raiders Coach Cooperating With Police
An attorney representing injured Oakland Raiders assistant coach Randy Hanson will turn over medical records to police.

National Football Post