April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Marshall Claims He's Happy In Denver
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall is all smiles in Denver.

Denver Post

Raiders Could Draft Quarterback In 2010
If JaMarcus Russell continues to struggle, the Raiders could be forced to draft a quarterback next April.

ESPN

Cowboys Stadium GM Gets DUI
The general manager of the new Cowboys Stadium has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated.

ESPN

McNair's Sons File Claims For Shares Of Estate
The two oldest sons of slain NFL quarterback Steve McNair have gone to court looking for shares of his estate.

CBS Sports

Giants Don't Think Phillips' Injury Is Career-Threatening
Giants coach Tom Coughlin doesn't believe that safety Kenny Phillips' knee injury is career-threatening.

Star-Ledger

Saints Activate Chase Daniel As 3rd QB
The Saints have activated quarterback Chase Daniel for their game against the Bills on Sunday.

Pro Football Talk

Bucs' Ward To Start Against Old Team
Buccaneers running back Derrick Ward will start on Sunday against the Giants, his old team.

Tampa Tribune

Patriots Could Be Without Moss, Welker
The Patriots could be without wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker on Sunday against the Falcons.

ESPN

Cardinals Will Ignore Peyton's Audibles
The Cardinals are going to do their best to ignore all the hand motions Colts quarterback Peyton Manning makes at the line on Sunday.

Arizona Republic

Packers' Raji Could Make Season Debut
Green Bay tackle B.J. Raji could make his professional debut against the Rams on Sunday.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Eagles To Use Kolb-Vick QB Combination
With Donovan McNabb doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, the Eagles are prepared to use both Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick in his place.

ESPN

NFL's Iron Man Gives Title To Favre
Former Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall passed the NFL's Iron Man torch to Brett Favre on Friday.

ESPN

Coach: Russell Is Regressing
Raiders passing game coordinator Ted Tollner says that quarterback JaMarcus Russell is regressing.

FanHouse

Sources: Holt Frustrated With Play-Calling
Jaguars receiver Torry Holt is frustrated with the play calling in Jacksonville, according to two sources.

Jacksonville

Jimmy Johnson Still Believes In Romo
Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson still believes in quarterback Tony Romo.

Star-Telegram

'Dancing With The Stars' Wants Ochocinco
ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' reportedly wants Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco on the show in the future.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Browns Could Be Without Lewis On Sunday
The Browns could be without running back Jamal Lewis on Sunday against the Ravens.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Houshmandzadeh Defends Remarks Made Towards Bears
Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh doesn't care if his remarks earlier in the week have fired up the Bears.

ESPN

Chargers Will Be Without L.T. Again
The Chargers have ruled out running back LaDainian Tomlinson for yet another game.

ESPN

Source: Cowboys Might Rest Barber
The Cowboys are "leaning toward" resting running back Marion Barber this weekend, according to sources.

ESPN

Report: Crabtree Almost Caved
Michael Crabtree reportedly almost took the 49ers' offer following the team's Week 1 upset over the Cardinals.

Pro Football Talk

Vick Thought He'd Be Starting
Michael Vick thought he'd be a starting quarterback upon his return to the NFL.

USA Today

Welker's Status Remains In Question
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker practiced with the team on Thursday for the first time since missing Sunday's game against the Jets.

Boston Herald

Cassel: I'm The Best Quarterback For Chiefs
Matt Cassel believes that he is the best option for the Chiefs at quarterback.

ESPN

Peterson Isn't Worried About Back
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said Thursday that his back injury isn't a big deal.

ESPN

McNabb Doubtful Against Chiefs
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb didn't practice on Thursday and it appears unlikely that he'll play Sunday against the Chiefs.

ESPN

Kenny Phillips Done For 2009 With Knee Injury
Kenny Phillips played one of the best games of his career on Sunday at Dallas, but the Giants had to place him on IR for the remainder of the 2009 season on Thursday.

Giants.com

Houston Signs Bernard Pollard
Bernard Pollard signed with the Houston Texans on Thursday.

Houston Chronicle

Eagles Workout Jeremiah Trotter
The Eagles put Jeremiah Trotter through a workout on Thursday.

NationalFootballPost

Steelers Evolving Into Pass-Happy Team
Pittsburgh has run the ball in just 37 percent of their plays, down from 65 percent through the first two weeks last season.

Tribune-Review