May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Seymour Leads Raiders Workouts In Atlanta
Richard Seymour led 33 of his Oakland teammates through workouts Tuesday in suburban Atlanta.

Associated Press

Hines Ward Wins 'Dancing' Crown
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward won the "Dancing with the Stars" championship on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Julio Jones Works Out With Falcons
Julio Jones is still recovering from foot surgery on a stress fracture that was discovered after the NFL combine.

Associated Press

Dalton Being Handed Job In Cincinnati?
The Bengals say they'll go with Andy Dalton if Carson Palmer opts to retire from football.

James Walker/ESPN.com

Manning Underwent Second Neck Surgery
Peyton Manning said the procedure was "minimally invasive" and he expects to make "a quick recovery."

ESPN.com

Irsay Still Thinks Long-Term Manning Deal Is Possible
Jim Irsay has said that he wants to make Peyton Manning the highest-paid player in the NFL.

NFL.com

Vick: Eagles Should 'Absolutely' Give Burress A Chance
Michael Vick is OK with the possibility of the Eagles giving wide receiver Plaxico Burress a second chance.

NFL.com

Chiefs Donate $35K Following Tornadoes
The Chiefs are collecting bottled water and contributing $35,000 to assist victims in Kansas and Missouri.

Associated Press

NFL Rookie Symposium Called Off
The symposium, which was to begin on June 26, is designed to teach rookies life lessons.

ESPN.com

Zbikowski Cancels Fight To Focus On Football
Tom Zbikowski was 3-0 in his return to the boxing ring during the NFL's work stoppage.

Associated Press

Owners Approve Safety Amendments
A 15-yard penalty will result for anyone who leaves both feet before contact on a tackle.

Associated Press

GM: Jaguars Couldn't Pass Up 'Opportunity' For Gabbert
Gene Smith was excited by the chance to select Blaine Gabbert with the 10th overall pick.

NFL.com

Henne Grateful Dolphins Didn't Draft QB
Chad Henne knows he'll still likely have to compete with a veteran for Miami's starting quarterback job.

NFL.com

Eli Rooting For Burress As He Attempts Return
Eli Manning hasn't ruled out Plaxico Burress returning to the Giants.

New York Post

Rams Vice President Out After 28 Years
Rams vice president of operations John Oswald has been dismissed after 28 years with the team.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lions Adjust Business Operations
The Detroit News has reported that team employees have begun two-week furloughs.

Associated Press

Judge Sets Deadline For NFL's Response To Antitrust Suit
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeanne Graham ruled Monday that the NFL must answer the pending antitrust suit by June 6.

Associated Press

Freeman Running Workouts For Buccaneers
Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman says he has been organizing team workouts since late March.

Pat Yasinskas/ESPN.com

Smith: Falcons Decide Against Appearing On 'Hard Knocks'
The Falcons are the latest team to decide against appearing on HBO's "Hard Knocks."

NFL.com

Johnson Trying To Sell Asomugha On Texans
Nnamdi Asomugha is expected to be the hottest free agent on the market once it opens.

NFL.com

Jets Have Legitimate Interest In Moss
The Jets could be in the market for the wide receiver with three targets expected to hit free agency.

NFL.com

Owner Still Wants Palmer To Remain With Bengals
The Bengals drafted Andy Dalton, but owner Mike Brown still has no plans to trade Carson Palmer.

NFL.com

Bills Hold Informal Workouts With 35 Players
In addition to the group of players, there will a number of undrafted free agents present as well.

Associated Press

Polamalu: Players Fighting Big Business
Troy Polamalu believes the players are representing the everyday person in their battle against the NFL.

Arash Markazi/ESPN.com

NFL Owners Gathering In Indy
NFL owners will be filled in on "all aspects of the labor situation and various business reports."

Associated Press

Jaguars Holding Quiet Workouts During Lockout
The Jaguars haven't been publicizing their private workouts this spring.

NFL.com

Edwards Still Open About Desire To Remain With Jets
Braylon Edwards has worked out with members of the Jets despite the fact that he's not under contract for 2011.

NFL.com

Players Call NFL A 'Cartel' In Court Filing
The players are doing all they can legally to try and get the NFL lockout lifted.

Associated Press

HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Won't Feature Jets Again
The Jets haven't been asked, but they would turn down an invitation to be featured on the popular program once again.

New York Daily News

Police: Garrett Wolfe Arrested
A former third-round pick and four-year veteran, Garrett Wolfe has spent his entire NFL career with the Bears.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN.com