May 2010 - Football Wiretap

Ditka Backs Sayers Against Urlacher
Mike Ditka is backing Gale Sayers over Brian Urlacher.

ESPN

NFL Urges Governors To Adopt Concussion Law
Roger Goodell sent a letter to 44 governors urging them to pass a law protecting young athletes from concussions.

ESPN

Titans Won't Budge, But Johnson Will Keep Trying
Chris Johnson still wants to a new deal from Tennessee.

National Football Post

Sharper Says Favre's Ankle Will Be Target
The Saints and Vikings will do battle on Sept. 9th.

Pioneer Press

Hall Of Famer Stan Jones Dead At 78
Stan Jones helped weight lifting spread through the NFL.

ESPN

Welker Happy With Progress Of Knee
Wes Welker isn't sure when he'll return to full action.

ESPN

Vote Could Bring 49ers To Santa Clara
The 49ers could move from San Francisco to Santa Clara.

Yahoo! Sports

Packers Seek Fans' Input On Lambeau Expansion
The Packers will hold focus groups on the possible expansion of Lambeau Field.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Is Favre's Surgery Sending A Message?
Some believe that news of Brett Favre's ankle surgery may indicate that he is planning on playing this fall.

Star Tribune

Tuck Now OK With Giants Drafting Pass Rushers
Justin Tuck has acknowledged that the Giants drafted a pair of talented pass rushers.

New York Daily News

Chicago's Roach Likely To Miss Rest Of Camp
Nick Roach was expected to be Chicago's strong side linebacker.

ESPN

Graves: Cardinals Not Talking To Bulger
Rod Graves says that right now Arizona isn't looking at Marc Bulger.

NFL.com

Steve Smith Still Wants Extension From Giants
Steve Smith is under contract for the 2010 season.

ESPN

Andre Johnson Hires New Agent
Andre Johnson was represented by his uncle prior to the switch.

Houston Chronicle

Russell On Radar In Arizona?
JaMarcus Russell has a connection to the Cardinals.

Pro Football Talk

Falcons Want New Stadium By 2015
The city of Atlanta doesn't want to get rid of the Georgia Dome.

ESPN

Jacobs Says New York Is Still Giants Town
The Jets are getting the headlines, but the Giants say New York is still their city.

ESPN

Report: Favre Has Ankle Surgery
ESPN.com is reporting that Vikings QB Brett Favre has undergone arthroscopic left ankle surgery.

AP

Chargers GM Meets With Merriman's Agent
The Chargers are getting to know Shawne Merriman's new agent and a trade could still be on the horizon.

NFL.com

Romo Inches Closer To U.S. Open
Tony Romo is one step away from qualifying for the U.S. Open.

Yahoo! Sports

Feeley Ahead Of Bradford On Depth Chart
The Rams remain cautious with rookie quarterback Sam Bradford.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals May Still Make Run At Bulger
The Cardinals haven't been impressed with Matt Leinart or Derek Anderson.

Yahoo! Sports

Russell Looking To Lose 25 Pounds To Help Find New Team
JaMarcus Russell is looking to get in shape mentally and physically before he talks with any NFL teams.

Yahoo! Sports

Westbrook May Have New Team Soon
The top suitors for Brian Westbrook are believed to be the Broncos, Rams and Redskins.

NFL.com

Revis Wants To Be Highest-Paid Corner
Darrelle Revis is essentially looking to be paid more than Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha.

ESPN

Giants' Boss To Have Ankle Surgery
Kevin Boss should be back in action by early August.

ESPN

Bears Sign QB LeFevour To Four-Year Deal
Dan LeFevour has gone from Central Michigan to Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Ellis Upset Jets Didn't Give Him Extension
Shaun Ellis is "ticked off" with the Jets, but wants to remain with the team.

New York Post

Olsen Doesn't Want Bears To Trade Him
Greg Olsen says he never wanted to be traded by the Bears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Holmes: New York Is Too Cold For Super Bowl
Santonio Holmes doesn't think the Super Bowl should be held in a cold-weather city.

ESPN