April 2011 - Football Wiretap

Sapp: Steelers 'Need To Leave Game'
Warren Sapp says that the NFL's players need to "take care of themselves."

ESPN Rumors

Ryan Takes Tips From Gibbs On Surviving Lockout
Joe Gibbs led the Redskins to a pair of Super Bowl wins following the NFL's two most recent work stoppages.

NFL.com

Broncos Won't Trade Orton For Low Draft Picks
The Broncos aren't shopping Kyle Orton, but they will listen to good offers.

NFL.com

Ike Taylor: Pittsburgh Is 'Like Home To Me'
Ike Taylor just finished up a four-year, $22.5 million deal with the Steelers.

Associated Press

Irsay Sets July 4 As Important Date In Talks
The 2011 season will likely go off without a hitch if serious progress is made by July 4.

Jason Cole/Yahoo! Sports

L.A. Financier Wants To Keep Bills In Buffalo
Jeffrey Gundlach was brought up in Buffalo and he would want to keep the franchise in Northern New York.

Buffalo News

Winslow's Knee Pain-Free For First Time In Years
Kellen Winslow didn't have his knee scoped this offseason and he feels healthy for the first time in years.

The Tampa Tribune

Redskins' Coaches Don't Back Players In Lockout
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was the only NFL head coach not to sign a brief filed Wednesday with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Washington Post

NFL: Court Needs To Honor Labor Law
The NFL has not wavered in wanting players to get out of the courts and come back to the bargaining table.

ESPN.com

BCS Will Consider Vacating USC's 2004 Title
BCS officials will now consider whether or not to strip the USC Trojans of their 2004 title.

AP

Former Ravens Kicker Matt Stover Retires
Former Ravens kicker Matt Stover announced his retirement Thursday, ending a career that spanned two decades in the NFL.

ESPN.com

Goodell: League Does Not Have 'Drop Dead Date'
Commissioner Roger Goodell told some Titans fans that the league does not have a "drop dead date" to end the current labor impasse.

ESPN.com

Packers To Receive Super Bowl Rings On June 16
Despite the lockout, the Green Bay packers will receive their Super Bowl rings in a June 16 ceremony at Lambeau Field.

ESPN.com

Barber's Anne Frank Analogy Draws Ire
Former Giants running back Tiki Barber is taking hits for making an analogy to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.

ESPN.com

HOFer Little: Only 'Idiots' Would Walk Away From NFL Season
Former NFL running back Floyd Little expressed confidence Thursday that the lockout won't impact the season.

ESPN.com

Kolb Works Out With Eagles
QB Kevin Kolb has requested a trade from the Eagles so he can start next season.

ESPN.com

Bucs To Close Offices Next Week
The Buccaneers say their offices will be closed next week and employees could face additional unpaid furloughs.

ESPN.com

Fisher's Son To Help Coach Lions 'D'
The Lions have hired Jeff Fisher's son, Brandon, to assist their defensive coaching staff.

AP

Haynesworth's Trial Postponed To Next Week
Redskins lineman Albert Haynesworth's trial on misdemeanor charges has been postponed to next Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Munchak Has Plan Ready For Titans
New Titans head coach Mike Munchak has a schedule ready if a new labor deal is reached in time to allow for organized team activities in June.

ESPN.com

Torry Holt Not Ready To Retire
Torry Holt suffered a season-ending knee injury during training camp with the Patriots last year.

NFL.com

Portis Wants Chance To Play For Giants
Clinton Portis wants a chance to show the Redskins what he can do.

NFL.com

Jones Gets Permission To Attend Romo's Wedding
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has received special permission to attend Tony Romo's wedding.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

Colts Confirm Moore Has Retired
Colts officials had removed Tom Moore's name from the coaching staff listed on the team website.

Associated Press

Matt Stover To Retire Thursday
Matt Stover ranks fourth in NFL history with 2,004 points.

Associated Press

Harrison, Woodley Rip 'Steelers Rule'
The NFL's new plan to cut down on violent hits has been nicknamed the "Steelers Rule" by some around the league.

ESPN.com

Goodell: NFL Sees Unrest Among Fans
Ticket sales and traffic to the NFL website are down due to the uncertainty of the 2011 season.

Associated Press

Newton To Work Out With Panthers
Cam Newton has been working out in Florida under the eye of former NFL quarterback Chris Weinke.

NFL.com

Morris Wants Ruud, Cadillac Back
Raheem Morris hopes to see Tampa Bay re-sign Barrett Ruud and Cadillac Williams.

The Tampa Tribune

Roethlisberger Provided 'Perks' To PSP Officials
A Pennsylvania State Trooper was doing odd jobs and favors for Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review