March 2011 - Football Wiretap

Cowher Says He'll Return To CBS In 2012
Bill Cowher said on Sunday's pregame show that he has not been approached by anyone for a coaching position.

ESPN.com

Hines Ward Ruled Out With Sprained Ankle
Hines Ward has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

ESPN.com

Sources: Bears Will Franchise Forte If No Deal Is Reached
The Bears will use their franchise tag on Matt Forte barring a contract breakthrough between now and February.

ESPN.com

Stanford Outlasts USC In 3OT Thriller
Andrew Luck and Stanford beat USC 56-48 in three overtimes on Saturday night.

ESPN.com

Patriots Place Rookie Dowling On IR
The Patriots will be thin in the secondary against the Steelers on Sunday.

NFL.com

Marshall Subtly Predicts Dolphins Will Beat Giants
The Dolphins are winless this season, but that hasn't stopped Brandon Marshall from making bold statements.

NFL.com

Lions Unfazed By 'Dirty Play' Reputation
The NFL and the press have branded the Lions as a "dirty" team.

Detroit Free-Press

Hillis Doesn't Want To Hear About 'Madden Curse'
Peyton Hillis has struggled with injuries and hasn't been as productive for the Browns this season.

Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Bailey: It Takes A Team Effort To Defend Calvin Johnson
Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is a 10-time Pro Bowler, but he knows he'll have his hands full on Sunday against Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Detroit Free-Press

Jaguars DT Knighton Expresses Hate For Texans
Terrance Knighton hates the Texans and there "arrogance."

Florida Times-Union

Cowboys Cut Injured Tashard Choice
If Tashard Choice clears waivers, Dallas will then reach an injury settlement with him.

Todd Archer/ESPN.com

McNabb: When People Question My Work Ethic It 'Pisses Me Off'
Donovan McNabb refutes claims that he has a poor work ethic.

NFL.com

Cowboys Have Limited Options At Running Back
Dallas rookie DeMarco Murray ran for a franchise-record 253 yards last week against the Rams.

Todd Archer/ESPN.com

Tarvaris Jackson Expected To Return For Seahawks
Tarvaris Jackson is expected to return to the field on Sunday against the Bengals.

Associated Press

Lions Claim Harris Off Waivers From Bears
The Lions have claimed safety Chris Harris off waivers just a day after he was released by the Bears.

ESPN.com

Bradford Ruled Out With Ankle Injury
The Rams will not have Sam Bradford on Sunday against the Saints as he continues to suffer from a high ankle sprain.

ESPN.com

Al Davis Died Of Heart Failure
The cause of Al Davis’ death has been determined to have been heart failure.

AP

Rice 'Expects To Be More Involved' Against Cardinals
Ray Rice didn't demand more touches following Baltimore's loss to the Jaguars on Monday, but he expects to be more involved this weekend.

NFL.com

Patriots Part Ways With Bodden
Leigh Bodden was in the third year of a four-year, $22 million deal.

NFL.com

Saints Won't Have Ingram Against Rams
Mark Ingram will not play Sunday against the Rams because of a bruised heel.

NFL.com

Andre Johnson To Miss Fourth Straight Game
Andre Johnson hasn't fully healed from a hamstring injury.

Associated Press

Rob Ryan Won't Back Off 'All-Hype' Talk
Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan acknowledged that his not-so-subtle "all-hype team" jab at the Eagles wasn't a wise off-the-cuff comment.

Tim McMahon/ESPN.com

Report: Bills, Fitzpatrick Agree To New Six-Year Deal
Ryan Fitzpatrick's deal is valued at $59 million over six seasons.

ESPN.com

Bell: Dolphins Don't Stink, Bush Stinks
Yeremiah Bell was unhappy with Reggie Bush's choice of words following a Week 7 loss to Denver.

NFL.com

Lewis Suggests Palmer Quit On Bengals During 2010 Season
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis believes that quarterback Carson Palmer quit on the team long before last season ended.

NFL.com

DeSean Jackson Fires Back At Rob Ryan For 'All-Hype Team' Comments
Rob Ryan called the Eagles the "all-hype team" prior to the season.

NFL.com

Kris Dielman Had Seizure On Plane
Chargers Pro Bowl left guard Kris Dielman suffered a grand mal seizure on the flight home Sunday after sustaining a concussion in a loss to the Jets.

Associated Press

Lloyd Questions Tebow's Long-Term Abilities As NFL Quarterback
Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, who was traded from the Broncos last week, isn't sure Tim Tebow will make it as a starter in the NFL.

ESPN 101 in St. Louis (via Sports Radio Interviews)

Randy Moss 'Listening' To Phone Calls From Teams
Randy Moss is apparently generating some interest from NFL teams as the season nears its midpoint.

CBS Sports

Stafford Looks Comfortable At Practice
Matthew Stafford has completed 60 percent of his passes this season, for 1,912 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions.

Associated Press