April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Freeney Out Against Houston
The Colts won't have Dwight Freeney on Sunday.

ESPN

Sources: Eli Has Stress Reaction
Giants quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his injured right foot.

ESPN

Colts Won't Talk About Going Undefeated
Peyton Manning says the Colts aren't thinking about their perfect record.

Canadian Press

Ryan Implements Color-Coded System For Sanchez
The Jets are going to play red light, green light with Mark Sanchez.

New York Daily News

Jets Waive Justin Miller
The Jets have waived punt returner Justin Miller.

Pro Football Talk

Brown, Samuel Hope To Play Against Redskins
Shelden Brown and Asante Samuel are on the injury report.

Philadelphia Daily News

Carolina's Smith Questionable Against Jets
Steve Smith has sore ribs.

ESPN

Source: Roethlisberger Out Against Ravens
Dennis Dixon will start on Sunday night.

ESPN

Leinart Opts To Wear Gloves
Matt Leinart will wear gloves to aid in gripping the football.

Arizona Daily Sun

Orton: Broncos Thrive Off Emotional McDaniels
Kyle Orton likes the emotion of coach Josh McDaniels.

Daily Camera

Brady Just 163 Yards From Franchise Mark
Tom Brady is close to becoming New England's all-time leading passer.

Providence Journal

Steelers May Rest Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion last Sunday.

NFL.com

Peterson Misses Practice, Questionable
Adrian Peterson is suffering through an illness.

Star Tribune

Seattle GM Ruskell Could Be Done
Tim Ruskell is on the hot seat.

Pro Football Weekly

Las Vegas Tops Florida To Win UFL Title
The Las Vegas Locomotives won the first UFL title.

ESPN

McKnight Leaning Towards Staying, Wants Heisman
Joe McKnight said Thursday that he was leaning toward returning to USC for his senior season.

Los Angeles Times

Source: Martz Wants To Coach Bills
A number of high-profile candidates have passed on the Buffalo job.

ESPN

Peyton Has Sore Glute Muscle
Peyton Manning has a sore rear end.

Indianapolis Star

Pettigrew To Have Season-Ending Surgery
The Lions have lost Brandon Pettigrew for the remainder of the season.

Detroit Free-Press

Braylon Would Love To Remain With Jets
Braylon Edwards is in the final year of his deal.

New York Daily News

Cowher Won't Talk To Teams With Coach
Bill Cowher is respecting the NFL's current coaches.

Pro Football Talk

Bulger Won't Speculate About Future
Marc Bulger's future in St. Louis isn't certain.

ESPN

Jones: Cowboys Can't Be Smug
Jerry Jones doesn't want the Cowboys to get overconfident.

ESPN

Schwartz Doesn't Regret Starting Stafford
Matthew Stafford started with a sprained shoulder on Thursday.

ESPN

Warner Practices, Questionable Against Titans
Kurt Warner is expected to play on Sunday.

ESPN

Owner's Son Named Colts GM
Chris Polian has been named the general manager of the Colts.

Indianapolis Star

Brown Could Start For Texans
Steve Slaton is nursing a shoulder injury.

Houston Chronicle

Steelers Looking At Quarterback Options
The Steelers have met with Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman.

ESPN

Pettigrew Leaves Game With Knee Injury
Brandon Pettigrew suffered a knee injury in the first quarter.

ESPN

NFL Networks Airs McDaniels' Expletive
Josh McDaniels swore on national television.

ESPN