April 2011 - Football Wiretap

Vick To Sign $100M Contract With Eagles
Michael Vick and the Eagles have agreed to a six-year contract worth $100 million with $40 million guaranteed.

ESPN.com

Hillis Gives Copies Of Madden To Teammates
Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy said he wasn't "much of a gamer," but he planned to have Peyton Hillis to sign his copy.

NFL.com

Bears Release Vernon Gholston
Vernon Gholston was drafted with the sixth overall pick by the Jets back in 2008.

Bears (via Twitter)

Vikings Cut Rhett Bomar, Nine Others
Bomar was a long shot to make the team after the Vikings drafted Christian Ponder in the first round in April.

Associated Press

Bengals Acquire Jennings From Seahawks
Kelly Jennings, a cornerback, was the 31st overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Miami.

Associated Press

Patriots To Release James Sanders
James Sanders was shocked by New England's decision to release him.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Titans Put Chris Johnson On Did Not Report List
The move frees up an extra roster spot for the final preseason game.

Associated Press

Bears Haven't Released Taylor, But He Isn't In Their Plans
The Bears may be trying to salvage something out of Chester Taylor's deal by trying to trade him for a late-round draft pick.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN.com

Cowboys Cut Center Andre Gurode
The Cowboys and five-time Pro Bowl center Andre Gurode couldn't come to terms on a new contract.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

Colts Activate Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning is not expected to play in the team's preseason finale.

Associated Press

Crabtree Could Return To 49ers This Week
Michael Crabtree is recovering from a broken foot.

Sacramento Bee

Lance Briggs Seeks Raise, Not Trade
Lance Briggs wants a new contract, but the six-time Pro Bowler insists that the issues won't be a distraction.

Chicago Tribune

Ryan Grant At Peace With Pay Cut
Ryan Grant took a pay cut, but his contract is now guaranteed and with roster bonuses he can make up to $4.5 million.

Green Bay Press Gazette

Colbert Quietly Becomes First GM In Steelers' History
Kevin Colbert held the title of director of football operations since he was hired in 2000.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Martellus Bennett Has High-Ankle Sprain
Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett could miss the season opener against the Jets.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

Broncos Could Lose D.J. Williams For Month
D.J. Williams was hurt in Denver's 23-20 win over Seattle on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Texans Optimistic Foster Will Play In Week 1
Arian Foster was the NFL's leading rusher last season.

Associated Press

Welker Insists His Neck Is Fine
Wes Welker left New England's preseason game against Detroit on Saturday night with a neck injury.

NFL.com

Raiders Won't Let Pryor Wear No. 2
JaMarcus Russell, the first overall pick in 2007 and one of the biggest busts in NFL history, wore No. 2 for the Raiders.

Shutdown Corner

Lack Of Contract Weighing On Gore
49ers running back Frank Gore wants to stay with the team and hopes to get a "fair" deal before the season opener.

San Francisco Chronicle

Colts Waive Eight Players
Former Bears fourth-round pick, guard Josh Beekman, was among the players waived.

Pro Football Talk

Cowboys, Gurode To Discuss Center's Future
Andre Gurode has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last five seasons.

Todd Archer/ESPN.com

NFL Security Chief Visits Candlestick
NFL security chief Jeff Miller is confident that Candlestick Park will be a safe venue for fans this season.

Associated Press

Massaquoi Practices For First Time
Mohamed Massaquoi was hurt at "Camp Colt" this summer.

Associated Press

Foster Plans To Play Week 1, Calls Worried Fantasy Owners 'Sick'
Arian Foster left Saturday's preseason game with a hamstring injury.

Arian Foster (via Twitter)

Chester Taylor 'Disappointed' After Not Playing
There has been some speculation that Chicago could release Chester Taylor.

Chicago Tribune

Leftwich Breaks Arm, Season Over
Pittsburgh expected Byron Leftwich to backup starter Ben Roethlisberger.

ESPN.com

Goodell Won't Punish Kenny Britt
Kenny Britt has been involved in seven incidents involving police.

Associated Press

Briggs Seeks Raise From Bears
Lance Briggs is a six-time Pro-Bowl selection.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN.com

Aqib Talib Won't Face Suspension
Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib won't be suspended for his arrest in connection with an offseason shooting in Texas.

Associated Press