May 2010 - Football Wiretap

Packers Intended To Select Lynch In 2007
The Packers were intending to select Marshawn Lynch with the 16th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN (via Twitter)

Jackson Might Need To Take One-Year From Vikings
Vincent Jackson is unlikely to receive a long-term deal beginning in the 2010 season.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN (via Twitter)

'Revis Island' Will Be Back
Randy Moss beat Darrelle Revis on a deep touchdown pass in which he injured his left hamstring.

WEEI

Michigan State Coach Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack shortly after his team defeated Notre Dame.

Detroit Free-Press

Jets To Pay For League-Wide Personal Conduct Training
The Jets' treatment of Ines Sainz will cost them financially.

USA Today

Colts Bringing First Round Pick Along Slowly
The Colts will continue to bring Jerry Hughes, the team's first round pick, along at a slow pace.

Indianapolis Star

Sarkisian's Comment About Bush Intended To Be Off The Record
ESPN's Shelley Smith published a story on Saturday in which she quoted Steve Sarkisian as calling Reggie Bush 'an idiot' for his recent comments about returning the Heisman Trophy.

Seattle PI

Mathews Allowed Fumble To Disrupt Performance
Ryan Mathews allowed his fumble in Monday night's opener to disrupt his performance for the remainder of the game.

North County Times

Bills Ignored By National Markets
While the Bills dominate the local television market, the networks are uninterested in showing their game anywhere other than regionally.

Democrat and Chronicle

Jets May Switch Revis Onto Welker
While there has been a war of words between Darrelle Revis and Randy Moss this week, the Jets' cornerback might switch up who he covers.

New York Daily News

Patriots Sign Former Jet Night Before Showdown
Bill Belichick and the Patriots signed Danny Woodhead just a few days after being released by the Jets.

NFL.com

Steelers Release Leftwich, Expected To Re-Sign Him On Monday
Byron Leftwich will step aside to make room for a defensive lineman.

NFL.com

Robinson Accounts For 345 Yards In Michigan Win Over UMass
Denard Robinson accounted for 345 yards and three TDs, helping Michigan overcome its poor defense against Massachusetts.

ESPN

Gore, Vilma Rivalary Dates Back To High School
Frank Gore and Jonathan Vilma played high school football together at Coral Gables in Florida and were rivals constantly competing against each other.

Times-Picyaune

Ross Excited For Return To Cornerback
Aaron Ross will return to cornerback on Sunday for the first time since Week 1 of the 2009 season.

New York Post

Owner Gives Titans T-Shirts With Super Bowl Goal
Bud Adams is having his team focus on getting to Super Bowl XLV.

Tennessean

Delhomme Doubtful Because Of Ankle Injury
The Browns listed Jake Delhomme as doubtful because of an ankle injury.

Kansas City Star

Sarkisian: Bush 'Looks Like An Idiot Again'
Steve Sarkisian was on USC's coaching staff when Reggie Bush won the Heisman in 2005.

ESPN

Westbrook Was Expecting To Play In Week 1
Despite being blown out by the Seahawks, Brian Westbrook was not sent onto the field by the 49ers.

Sacramento Bee

Gallery Doubtful For Week 2
Robert Gallery is doubtful for Oakland's Sunday home opener against the St. Louis Rams with a hamstring injury.

NFL.com

Baltimore Rookie Kindle Optimistic About Playing Football Again
Rookie Sergio Kindle fractured his skull shortly before training camp in July when he fell down two flights of stairs.

NFL.com

Campbell Fined For Hit On Bradford
Calais Campbell was fined $5,000 for a roughing the passer penalty on Sam Bradford.

Post-Distpach

Vikings Silent On Possible Jackson Trade
Brad Childress declined to comment on whether the Vikings might make a play for Vincent Jackson.

Star Tribune

Hamstring Limits Revis In Practice
Darrelle Revis will be trying to shut down Randy Moss this weekend.

Rich Cimini/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Ed Reed Trying To Get Off PUP
Ed Reed can't play until Oct. 24 against Buffalo.

Baltimore Sun

NFL Won't Allow Bills Fan To Serve Bowling Ball Shots
The NFL is forcing long-time Bills tailgater Ken Johnson to move his traditions.

ESPN

Bush Still Not Admitting Guilt
Reggie Bush says that giving back his Heisman Trophy isn't an admission of guilt.

Yahoo! Sports

49ers Will Retire Rice's No. 80 On Monday
Jerry Rice will be an honorary captain for Monday's game against the Saints.

ESPN

Welker: Rehab Could Take Another Year
Wes Welker hopes to shed his knee brace sometime soon.

ESPN

Matt Moore Likely To Start For Panthers
Matt Moore practiced on Wednesday and Thursday.

ESPN