May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Vick Hopes To Grace Madden Cover
Michael Vick could become the first player to grace the cover of the Madden video game twice.

Associated Press

Marshall's Wife Made Brief 911 Call
The dispatcher tried to find a location, but Michi Nogami-Marshall apparently hung up and didn't answer a return call.

ESPN.com

Record 25 Prospects To Attend Draft
The previous record was 17, set last year when the NFL Draft was televised in prime time for the first time.

ESPN.com

NCAA Accuses Tressel Lied To Hide Violations
The NCAA has accused Ohio State coach Jim Tressel with withholding information and lying to keep players on the field.

AP

Heckert Narrows Cleveland's Draft Wish List
If the two prospects Cleveland wants aren't available, they'll seek a trade from the sixth pick.

NFL.com

Cowboys Veterans Meet With Dez Bryant
Tony Romo was among the veterans that met with Dez Bryant for lunch on Saturday.

NFL.com

Make-Or-Break Year For Tyson Jackson?
Chiefs defensive end Tyson Jackson is entering his crucial third season.

Kansas City Star

Haden Feels Fans Are On Players' Side
Joe Haden believes the players are beating the NFL in the court of public opinion.

National Football Post

Dolphins Continue To Investigate Marshall Incident
The Dolphins can't have contact with Brandon Marshall because of the lockout.

Miami Herald

Ex-Bucs LB Keith McCants Arrested
Keith McCants was a first-round draft pick of the Buccaneers and a former University of Alabama standout.

Associated Press

Frazier, Vikings Clear About Desire For QB
The Vikings have the 12th overall pick and haven't been able to acquire a quarterback via trade because of the lockout.

NFL.com

No Communication Between Players, Teams Could Become An Issue
Some players are mentored by coaches and personnel men from their teams.

NFL.com

Vinatieri Optimistic He'll Remain With Colts
Indianapolis tried to re-sign Adam Vinatieri prior to the lockout.

Indianapolis Star

Run On Defensive Linemen In First Round?
An NFL scout believes that as many as 15 defensive lineman could be taken in the first round.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

UNC Stars Projected High Despite Lost Season
Robert Quinn and Marvin Austin missed all of the 2010 campaign as punishment for accepting gifts from agents.

NFL.com

Talib All But Done With Buccaneers
Only the NFL lockout has kept the Buccaneers from releasing Aqib Talib.

St. Petersburg Times

Marshall Has Defensive Wounds On Hands
Brandon Marshall was stabbed by his wife in the stomach on Friday.

NFL.com

League Employees Take 12 Percent Pay Cut
NFL employees could take a pay cut of up to 25 percent if the lockout stretches into August.

Washington Post

Teams Lining Up To Court Ike Taylor
More than a dozen teams are believed to have interest in expected free agent cornerback Ike Taylor.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Cowboys Uninterested In Fairley
One writer says the Cowboys wouldn't even take Nick Fairley if he was available to them in the second round.

FOX Sports

Zbikowski (4-0) Scores First-Round KO
Tom Zbikowski is fighting as a cruiserweight while the NFL is on hiatus.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

Eagles OK With Dealing First-Rounder
The Eagles have made 29 trades during the draft over the last eight years.

NFL.com

Goodell's Call To Ochocinco Permitted
Roger Goodell's call to Chad Ochocinco was permitted because it was purely social.

NFL.com

Welker Enjoying Freedom Of Lockout
Wes Welker enjoys being on his own schedule.

Associated Press

Carolina Not Getting Calls For No. 1 Pick
The Panthers don't expect to field calls for the first pick until next week.

Charlotte Observer

Signs Still Point To Panthers Picking Newton
Carolina has been linked to Cam Newton and the first overall pick.

Denver Post

NFL Denies Request To Add More Players To Lawsuit
A law firm requested for more players to be added to the antitrust suit against the NFL.

ESPN.com

Police: Wife Stabbed Marshall
Brandon Marshall underwent emergency surgery on Friday and is expected to make a full recovery.

ESPN.com

Brandon Marshall Stabbed, Recovering In ICU
Brandon Marshall has been stabbed with a knife by a woman.

ESPN

Tebow Out To Improve, Gain Edge This Offseason
Tim Tebow is using this offseason to work towards a starting role in Denver.

NFL.com