May 2010 - Football Wiretap

Broncos, Elway Still Discussing Front-Office Role
John Elway says talks are ongoing with the Broncos about a front-office role.

Denver Post

Tuck Upset With Strahan For Comments Made On FOX
Michael Strahan called the Giants "soft" following their collapse against the Eagles in Week 15.

New York Daily News

Concussion Test Stops Favre Again
Brett Favre has yet to pass his post-concussion tests.

Star Tribune

Andre Johnson Will Be Game-Time Decision
Andre Johnson is fourth in the NFL in receiving.

NFL.com

Source: Sanchez Will Start For Jets
Mark Sanchez went threw a successful practice on Friday.

ESPN

Namath's High School Coach Dies At 88
Larry Bruno was a football player in his own right.

ESPN

Fan Buys 7,000 Tickets To Save Bills From Blackout
Buffalo restaurateur Russell J. Salvatore has saved fans from a local blackout.

Buffalo News

Martz Wants To Be Head Coach Again
Mike Martz is happy as Chicago's offensive coordinator, but he won't rule out taking a lead job in the future.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heap To Be Cautious Regarding Return
Todd Heap is dealing with a hamstring injury.

NFL.com

Lions Place Stafford On Injured Reserve
Matthew Stafford has played in just 13 games over his first two seasons.

ESPN

NFL Fines 16 Players For Hits In Week 15
Seven players were fined for roughing the passer following Week 15.

ESPN

Sanchez Throws, Should Face Chicago
Mark Sanchez is dealing with a sore shoulder, but threw better in practice on Friday.

ESPN

Kyle Shanahan Met With McNabb
Kyle Shanahan says he met with Donovan McNabb last week to clear the air following his benching.

NFL.com

Vick Picks Himself For MVP
Michael Vick and Tom Brady are considered the top MVP picks this season.

ESPN

Vikings List Favre As Doubtful
Brett Favre could very well start against Philadelphia.

ESPN

MRI Reveals Further Damage To Andre Johnson's Ankle
Andre Johnson has been productive despite a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 2.

NFL.com

Rodgers Probable For Sunday's Game Against Giants
Aaron Rodgers has practiced often this week despite a concussion.

ESPN

Jones-Drew Doubtful Against Redskins
Maurice Jones-Drew missed practice on Friday for the third-straight day.

ESPN

Lewis Upset Over Backlash From Ochocinco Comments
Marvin Lewis said earlier this week that Chad Ochocinco was being "mopey."

Cincinnati Enquirer

Stafford Hopes To Play In Season Finale
Matthew Stafford has been out since Nov. 7 when he separated his shoulder for the season time this season.

Detroit News

Gonzalez Unsure About Future Plans
Tony Gonzalez is a sure-fire Hall of Famer.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

NFL Corrects Mendenhall's Yardage Against Jets
The NFL has reduced Rashard Mendenhall's yardage from 100 yards to 99 yards in last Sunday's game against the Jets.

NFL.com

Brady Returns To Practice, Trainers Pass Out Sanitizer
Tom Brady missed time this week with an illness.

ESPN

Sanchez Likely To Be Game-Time Decision
Mark Sanchez may have a cartilage tear in his throwing shoulder.

ESPN

Adrian Peterson Wants To Face Eagles
The Vikings are 5-9, but Adrian Peterson wants to play out the season.

ESPN

McNabb's Agent Blames Shanahans For Dispute
The Redskins have decided to bench Donovan McNabb for the remainder of the season.

ESPN

Roddy White Regrets Controversial Katrina Remarks
Roddy White regrets sending a Tweet referring to Hurricane Katrina.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pryor, Four Other OSU Players Suspended For First Five Games Of '11
Terrell Pryor and four teammates were suspended Thursday by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards.

ESPN

Ward Believes Roethlisberger Has Become 'Better Person'
Hines Ward has witnessed a change in the character of teammate Ben Roethlisberger.

NFL.com

49ers Renew Lease At Candlestick Park
The 49ers have renewed its lease for the next four years to continue playing at Candlestick Park.

Mercury News