May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Cedric Benson Facing 3-Game Suspension
Cedric Benson is facing a three-game suspension for player-conduct violations during the lockout.

ESPN.com

Vick Cleared To Play Against Giants
Michael Vick looked good in practice on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Risdon's Picks For Week 3
As Autumn begins, this week features an inordinate amount of road favorites and Week 3 is when we begin to see a wider disparity between good teams and bad teams.

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Foster Preaches Patience With Hamstring Injury
Ben Tate has excelled in place of Arian Foster, who led the league in rushing last year in a similar position.

NFL.com

Mouthpiece Could Have Saved Vick From Concussion
Players aren't required to wear mouthpieces, but they are believed to help prevent football concussions.

FOX Sports

Martz Takes Blame For Chicago's Offensive Woes
The Bears ran the ball on just 12 snaps last Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Colts Expect Kerry Collins To Play
Curtis Painter is the only other healthy quarterback on the team's roster.

Associated Press

More Than Two Pounds Of Pot Found At Jerome Simpson's Home
Police also found six more pounds of pot inside the house as well as drug paraphernalia such as "packaging materials, scales and smoking devices."

ESPN.com

Garay Fined $15K For Hit On Brady
Chargers defensive tackle Antonio Garay has been fined $15,000 for hitting Patriots quarterback Tom Brady below the knee last Sunday.

ESPN.com

Vick Returns To Practice With Eagles
His participation indicates that he's been cleared by the NFL-appointed independent neurologist.

ESPN.com

Forte: Bears Don't Believe I'm An 'Elite Running Back'
Matt Forte, one of the NFL's most productive players so far this season, is set to earn $600,000.

NFL.com

Chris Johnson Skips Practice With Rib Injury
Chris Johnson is averaging just 2.3 yards per carry in two games this season.

Tennessean

Ravens Want To Lock Up Flacco, Rice
Ray Rice's contract ends after this season, while Joe Flacco's deal expires after the 2012 campaign.

Baltimore Sun

Maclin: Giants Have No Business Talking Trash
The Eagles and Giants traded barbs during the lockout and the talking has carried over into the season.

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Fred Jackson 'Annoyed' By Lack Of New Deal
Bills running back Fred Jackson has produced like one of the NFL's top rushers and he wants to be paid like one.

ESPN.com

Patrick Chung Has Thumb Surgery
Patriots safety Patrick Chung underwent surgery on his right thumb this week after injuring it Sunday against the Chargers.

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Romo: Rib Injury Makes It Hurt To Laugh
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's status for Monday night's showdown with the Redskins still hasn't been determined.

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Flacco Focused On Football, Not Contract
Joe Flacco doesn't expect to receive a contract extension during the season.

FOX Sports

McNabb: 'No Need To Panic' After 0-2 Start
The Vikings have been outscored 41-3 in the second half in two games.

Pioneer Press

DeAngelo Hall Plans To Target Romo's Ribs
Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall is placing a target on Tony Romo's ribs heading into this Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

ESPN.com

Cutler Not Sure He'll Survive Hits At Current Rate
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler isn't sure he'll be able to make it through the entire season if he continues to be hit at his current rate.

ESPN.com

Eagles Hopeful Vick Will Play
Michael Vick split snaps with backup quarterback Mike Kafka with the first-team offense in Wednesday morning's walkthrough.

ESPN.com

NFL Warns Teams About Faking Injuries
The NFL sent a memo Wednesday to all 32 teams warning of fines, suspensions and loss of draft picks.

ESPN.com

Romo Fitted For Protective Vest
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was fitted for a protective vest on Wednesday as he aims to play through a fractured rib.

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RealGM's NFL Power Rankings After Week 2
The Lions and Bills last reached the playoffs in 1999, but they own the top two slots in our Trench Counter based power rankings after Week 2.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Carroll: Seahawks Need To Take Shots Downfield
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says the team needs to take more shots downfield after two weeks of struggling on offense.

NFL.com

Rams To File Complaint Against Giants For Faking Injures
The Giants needed a way to slow down the no-huddle offense on Monday night.

NFL.com

Jaguars To Start Gabbert Against Panthers
The Jaguars only waited two weeks to turn to rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert.

Associated Press

Spiller To See More Time As Receiver
The Bills need to fill the void left by Roscoe Parrish.

Pro Football Talk

Cromartie: I'm A Better Playmaker Than Asomugha
Antonio Cromartie is coming off a two-interception game against the Jaguars.

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