June 2010 - Football Wiretap

Bills Unlikely To Name Starting QB Before Camp
Chan Gailey isn't going to name a starting quarterback by training camp.

ESPN

NFLPA Targeted In Federal Collusion Probe
Authorities are preparing to interview NFLPA employees in an investigation into whether former union leaders were in collusion with owners.

ESPN

Seymour Signs $12.4M Tender With Raiders
Richard Seymour signed his $12.4 million exclusive franchise tag tender with the Oakland Raiders on Saturday.

NFL.com

Redskins Acquire Jammal Brown In Trade With New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints agreed to trade OL Jammal Brown to the Washington Redskins.

NFL.com

McNair Case Won't Be Re-Opened
A Nashville police officer was trying to get the Steve McNair case re-opened.

ESPN

Goodell: NFL Doesn't Need 4 Preseason Games
Roger Goodell appears to be setting the table for an 18-game regular season.

ESPN

Owens, Cousin Sued In Alabama
Terrell Owens is being asked to pay $12,000 to former business partners.

ESPN

Mawae Sharply Critical Of Haynesworth
Kevin Mawae was critical of his former teammate.

Washington Post

Dolphins Sign Punter, Long-Snapper To Extensions
Miami inked two of their best special teams players to extensions.

Miami Herald

49ers To Retire Rice's No. 80 During 2010 Season
The 49ers are expected to retire Jerry Rice's jersey number during a halftime ceremony Sept. 20 against the Saints.

San Jose Mercury News

Tomlinson's Transition To Jets Was Quick
LaDainian Tomlinson spent nine seasons with the Chargers, but is ready to get to work with the Jets.

Star-Telegram

Ravens Sign Ken Hamlin
Ken Hamlin said Friday that he has reached agreement with the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year contract for the 2010 season.

NFL.com

Moore Signs Tender With Saints
GM Mickey Loomis said Friday that restricted free-agent wide receiver Lance Moore has re-signed with the Saints.

NFL.com

Redskins Fine Haynesworth $10,000
Albert Haynesworth was fined $10,000 for skipping this week's mandatory two-day minicamp.

Washington Post

Seahawks Release Reggie Williams
Wide receiver Reggie Williams, a former 9th overall pick, has been released by the Seahawks.

ESPN

Vikings Converting Webb Back To QB
Minnesota Vikings rookie Joe Webb was drafted as a wide receiver, but the team has him back to playing quarterback.

ESPN

Bynuer Still Wondering Why He Was Fired By Titans
Ernest Byner was fired as backfield coach of the Tennessee Titans after a season where Chris Johnson ran for an NFL-best 2,059 yards.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Giants May Ask Aaron Ross To Return Punts With Hixon Hurt
With Domenik Hixon out for the 2010 season, Aaron Ross may have an opportunity to return punts for the Giants.

New York Daily News

Omaha Nighthawks Trying To Sign Russell
The Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL could sign JaMarcus Russell.

ProFootballTalk

Jets Prepared To Make Revis $100M Offer
Darrelle Revis met with Rex Ryan on Wednesday and a $100-plus million deal could be on the horizon.

Newsday

Ravens Agree To Terms With Hamlin
Ken Hamlin was released by the Cowboys in April.

ESPN

Jaguars, Lions Lose Final Days Of OTAs
The Jaguars and Lions settled disputes with the NFL and the NFLPA.

ESPN

Redskins Want Money Back From Haynesworth
The Redskins are going to see if they can get part of the $21 million bonus they gave Albert Haynesworth back.

Yahoo! Sports

Texans Sign Sixth-Round Pick Smith
The Texans made 11 roster moves on Wednesday.

Houston Chronicle

White Admits To Smoking Pot While In NFL
LenDale White's use of marijuana led to his four-game suspension.

USA Today

Atogwe To Visit Seahawks Next Week
The Seahawks may not be interested in Oshiomogho Atogwe.

ESPN

Titans' Johnson Willing To Hold Out
Chris Johnson may not attend Tennessee's training camp.

ESPN

NFL Makes Presentation On 18-Game Season
The NFL discussed the benefits of an 18-game season with the NFLPA on Wednesday.

NFL.com

Giants Lose Hixon For Season With Turf Injury
The turf at the New Meadowlands Stadium has cost Domenik Hixon the 2010 season.

ESPN

Doctor Says Favre's Surgery Went Well
Dr. James Andrews says Brett Favre has a few more weeks of rehab.

ESPN