May 2010 - Football Wiretap

Witten Believes Cowboys More Accountable Under Garrett
Jason Witten notices a change in how the Cowboys have responded under the tutelage of head coach Jason Garrett.

NFL.com

Raiders Fail To Sell Out, Game Against Colts To Be Blacked Out
Despite remaining in the playoff picture and hosting Peyton Manning and the Colts, the Raiders failed to sell out Sunday's game.

Oakland Tribune

Georgia's A.J. Green To Decare For Draft
Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green is set to enter the upcoming NFL, according to sources.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rodgers 'Rusty' In Practice
Aaron Rodgers took every snap in Wednesday's practice for the Packers.

Journal Sentinel

Orton Upset With Losing Job To Tebow
The Broncos will start Tim Tebow for the rest of the 2010 season, leaving Kyle Orton disappointed with Denver's decision.

Denver Post

Fitzgerald Prefers Remaining With Arizona
Even though Larry Fitzgerald has had a frustrating 2010 in his first season without Kurt Warner, he prefers to remain with the Cardinals in the long-term.

ESPN

Football Meterology For Week 16
Week 16 has several important matchups, most notably the Jets at Chicago, the Giants at Green Bay and the Saints/Falcons on Monday night.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Reid 'Would Be Honored' To Re-Hire Childress
Andy Reid would welcome Brad Childress back with the Eagles.

Pioneer-Press

Troy Smith To Start Against Rams
Troy Smith will start instead of Alex Smith with San Francisco still in the playoff picture.

NFL.com

Vikings Preparing Webb To Face Eagles
Joe Webb threw two interceptions on 26 attempts against Chicago.

NFL.com

Ochocinco To Have Offseason Ankle Surgery
Chad Ochocinco expects to be limited in Cincinnati's final two games.

ESPN

Cutler Won't Avoid Throwing Towards Revis
Darrelle Revis hasn't recorded an interception this season because teams simply avoid him.

ESPN

Jets Won't Kick To Devin Hester
The Jets plan to avoid Devin Hester at all costs on Sunday against the Bears.

ESPN

Brady Passes Vick In Final Pro Bowl Returns
Tom Brady received nearly 400,000 more votes than Michael Vick.

ESPN

Ronnie Brown Hopes To Remain With Dolphins
Ronnie Brown really wants to re-sign with the Dolphins.

Miami Herald

Flynn May Draw Trade Interest
Matt Flynn went 24-for-37 with 251 yards, three touchdowns and an interception against the Patriots.

Green Bay Press-Gazette

Ryan Leaf Signs Book Deal
Ryan Leaf, drafted No. 2 behind Peyton Manning in 1998, will write three books.

SLAM! Sports

Raiders Sign UFL Punter As Insurance
Shane Lechler strained his hamstring this past Sunday.

NFL.com

Ochocinco Wants T.O. To Return
Chad Ochocinco wants to see Terrell Owens back in Cincinnati.

NFL.com

Singletary Mum On San Francisco's QB
Mike Singletary won't announce which Smith will start for the 49ers.

ESPN

Empty Press Room Wasn't Slight To Eli
Eli Manning beat reporters to his post-game press conference and New York's late-game collapse had the media focused on coach Tom Coughlin and the special teams unit.

ESPN

Report: Aaron Rodgers Cleared To Play
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he has passed all concussion-related tests and has been cleared to return to action this week.

ESPNMilwaukee.com

Fisher: Adding Moss 'Not A Mistake'
Randy Moss is averaging less than a catch per game with Tennessee.

Tennessean

Dallas Places Romo On Injured Reserve
The Cowboys will be cautious with Tony Romo's broken collarbone.

NFL.com

Steve Smith Hasn't Decided If He Wants Out Of Carolina
Steve Smith is under contract through the 2012 season.

ESPN

Bengals Aren't Expected To Re-Sign Owens
The Bengals took a chance on Terrell Owens and while he was productive, the team struggled.

ESPN

Steelers Mistakenly Given First Down
Rashard Mendenhall was given a 10-yard rush on first down, even though he only obtained nine yards.

ESPN

Vikings Won't Put Favre On IR Yet
Brett Favre suffered a concussion on Monday night.

ESPN

McNabb Calls Benching 'Awkward,' Wants To Return
Donovan McNabb doesn't like how his benching was handled, but he's a believer in finishing what you start.

ESPN

Report: Chargers Could Franchise Jackson
The Chargers view a long-term deal with Vincent Jackson as a risk due to his off-field issues.

NFL.com