April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Haynesworth Urged Teammates To Show Late
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth urged his teammates to come to practice late on Friday.

National Football Post

Brennan Glad Season Is Ending
Colt Brennan has missed the whole season on injured reserve following hip surgery in September.

Fredericksburg

Del Rio May Be Coaching For Job
The Jaguars are also playing to remain in postseason contention.

Jacksonville

USC's Griffen Will Enter NFL Draft
USC junior defensive end Everson Griffen will enter the NFL Draft.

ESPN

Vick Questionable Against Broncos
Michael Vick suffered a bruised quad last weekend.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Lions Sign Patrick Ramsey
Patrick Ramsey will help backup Drew Stanton on Sunday.

Pro Football Talk

Could Gators Pursue Shanahan?
Mike Shanahan was a candidate for the job after Steve Spurrier left for the NFL.

Pro Football Talk

Painter Could Make NFL Debut
The Colts haven't announced how long Peyton Manning will play on Sunday.

Indianapolis Star

Royal Won't Play Against Eagles
Eddie Royal is dealing with head and neck issues.

Yahoo! Sports

Browns Avoid First Blackout Since 1985
The Browns have sold enough tickets to avoid a blackout in the Cleveland area.

ESPN

Hester Questionable For Monday Night
Devin Hester has missed Chicago's last two games with a strained left calf.

ESPN

Florida's Meyer Steps Down Due To Health Concerns
Urban Meyer resigned on Saturday as Florida's head football coach because of health concerns.

AP

Florida's Meyer Steps Down
Urban Meyer was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following the SEC title game.

ESPN

Johnson Needs 128 Yards For 2,000
Chris Johnson also needs 234 yards to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards.

Nashville City Paper

Knee Injury Could Force Ward To Sit
Derrick Ward will be a game-time decision.

Tampa Tribune

Haynesworth Sounds Off On Blanche, Defense
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth sounded off on the team's defense and coordinator Greg Blache.

Washington Post

Reed Doubtful With Groin Injury
Ed Reed is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Steelers.

ESPN

Chargers Clinch First-Round Bye
San Diego downed Tennessee 42-17 on Christmas Night.

ESPN

Billboard Calls For Changes In Chicago
The Bears are 5-9 with two games left and have been out of the playoff race for quite some time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fitzpatrick Will Be Game-Time Decision
The Bills may be forced to start Brian Brohm on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

Larry Johnson Has No Grudge Against Chiefs
Larry Johnson doesn't hold anything against the Chiefs.

Cincinnati Enquirer

DeAngelo Williams May Miss Game
DeAngelo Williams has 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns in 2009.

ESPN

Redskins Send Haynesworth Home
Washington coach Jim Zorn told reporters that he sent Haynesworth home for disciplinary reasons.

ESPN

Shanahan 'Extremely Interested' In Coaching Bears
Mike Shanahan is a native of Chicago.

ESPN

Saints Hire Carney As Kicking Consultant
The Saints have hired John Carney as a kicking consultant.

Yahoo! Sports

Galloway Could Face Ravens
Joey Galloway could make his debut for the Steelers this weekend against the Ravens.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Ryan Misses Practice, Expected To Play
Matt Ryan is battling a toe injury.

ESPN

Jacobs, Haynesworth Fined For Fight
Brandon Jacobs was fined $7,500 and Albert Haynesworth $10,000.

ESPN

Risdon's Picks For Week 16
Jeff Risdon likes the Cowboys to earn their second December win this week.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

NFL Gives Browns Extension To Avoid Blackout
The Browns are in danger of a blackout in the Cleveland area.

NFL.com