May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Eagles Won't Have Jeremy Maclin
Jeremy Maclin was limited in Wednesday's practice, but pulled up lame on his injured hamstring.

NFL.com

Falcons Try Out Four Defensive Backs
The Falcons tried out four defensive backs this week, according to a league source.

Scout.com

Lions Have No Plans To Punish Suh
The Lions have no plans to punish defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for his actions in Thursday's loss to the Packers.

Detroit Free-Press

Eagles List Asomugha As Questionable
Nnamdi Asomugha injured his knee during practice on Thursday.

NFL.com

Vikings Won't Have Peterson Against Falcons
Adrian Peterson is dealing with a sprained left ankle.

ESPN.com

Giants Rule Bradshaw Out Against Saints
Ahmad Bradshaw had hoped to return from a foot injury.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

Orton Joins Chiefs, But Won't Play
Kyle Orton could be the third quarterback against the Steelers.

Associated Press

Is Dennis Erickson On His Way Out At ASU?
ASU coach Dennis Erickson plans to meet with AD Lisa Love sometime in the next few days.

AP

Patriots Focused On Stopping LeSean McCoy
The Patriots are focusing a lot of their defensive attention on running back LeSean McCoy heading into Sunday afternoon's game against the Eagles.

Boston Globe

Bills Not Expecting Spiller 'To Come Out And Rush For 140 Yards'
C.J. Spiller has just 21 carries this season, but will be featured much more with leading rusher Fred Jackson out for the season.

Bills.com

DeSean Jackson Fined For Taunting Giants
DeSean Jackson flipped the football towards Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell after a 50-yard reception last Sunday night.

NFL.com

49ers-Ravens Was Most-Watched NFL Network Program Ever
More than 10 million viewers watched Thursday night's game between the 49ers and Ravens, a record for the eight-year old channel.

Pro Football Talk

Adrian Peterson Doubtful Against Falcons
Adrian Peterson is dealing with a high ankle sprain.

Associated Press

Tebow Agrees With Elway, Says He Must Improve
Tim Tebow agrees with Broncos executive John Elway, who said the young quarterback must improve his passing and third-down conversions.

Associated Press

Ndamukong Suh Apologizes For Stomp
Ndamukong Suh says he has learned his lesson after getting ejected in Thursday's game against the Packers.

ESPN.com

Green Bay's Erik Walden Jailed
Packers linebacker Erik Walden was arrested Friday morning on a felony complaint of assaulting his girlfriend.

ESPN.com

No. 1 LSU Routs Arkansas
LSU beat Arkansas 41-17 on Friday night to secure a spot in the SEC championship game.

ESPN.com

McFadden Likely To Miss A Few More Weeks
Darren McFadden still is very limited and unable to do much because of a foot injury.

NFL.com

Fitzpatrick: 'It Weighs On Me That I Don't Play Well'
Since signing a new six-year contract extension, Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown four touchdowns and eight interceptions.

NFL.com

Detroit Places Best On Injured Reserve
Jahvid Best has missed the team's last five games since suffering a concussion in Week 6.

Lions.com

Hillis A Game-Time Decision For Browns
Peyton Hillis participated in team drills with the Browns on Friday.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Source: Schottenheimer Signed With Jets Through 2012
The Jets quietly extended the contract of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer after last season.

Rich Cimini/ESPN.com

NFL Will Review Suh's Actions Next Week
Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who was ejected in Thursday's loss to the Packers, will have his actions reviewed by the NFL in the coming days.

ESPN.com

Andre Johnson To Face Jacksonville
The Texans will have wide receiver Andre Johnson back for their game against the Jaguars on Sunday.

John Clayton/ESPN.com

Vick Unlikely To Start Against Patriots
Michael Vick is recovering from broken ribs.

ESPN.com

Hillis Could Return To Practice With Browns
Peyton Hillis has missed six straight games with a hamstring injury.

NFL.com

Palko Will Start For Chiefs On Sunday
Chiefs coach Todd Haley says that Tyler Palko will start Sunday night's game against the Steelers, but the newly acquired Kyle Orton would be available as a backup.

NFL.com

Luck Not Expected To Re-Enroll At Stanford
Andrew Luck is not expected to take classes next quarter, according to two people close to the NFL prospect.

Yahoo! Sports

Source: Asomugha Sore, Knee Injury Not Serious
There is no structural damage to the injured knee of Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

CSN Philly

Pereira Suggests Multiple Game Suspension For Suh
Former NFL Vice President of Officiating Mike Pereira points out that Ndamukong Suh has a violent history.

Pro Football Talk