May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Sidney Rice Has Had Two Shoulder Surgeries
The Seahawks wide receiver reportedly had surgery on both his shoulders this offseason. One was for a torn labrum and the other one remains unclear.

Yahoo! Sports

Chiefs Refusing To Pay Todd Haley
The team is reportedly refusing to pay him the remaining money left on his deal because he was canned "for cause."

Yahoo! Sports

Roethlisberger Wants Answers From Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger wants answers from the Steelers regarding the direction of the team's offense.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

If Released, Peyton Will Consider Options
"Peyton is under contract," agent Tom Condon said. "If that changes, we'll consider the options."

USA Today

Eagles' Celek Unhurt In Car Crash
Brent Celek was a passenger in a car involved in a DUI crash on Thursday morning.

ESPN.com

Colts Hoping Pagano Brings Toughness
The former Ravens defensive coordinator was introduced as the new head coach of the Colts on Thursday.

Associated Press

Nike's Phil Knight Defends Joe Paterno
Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight defended Joe Paterno's handling of child-sex allegations that were leveled against a former assistant.

AP

Eli Expecting The Unexpected From Pats
Giants QB Eli Manning is expecting the unexpected from Bill Belichick's defense.

ESPN.com

Report: Browns Eye Childress For OC
Brad Childress is the frontrunner to become the next offensive coordinator for the Browns.

ESPN.com

Revis Comments On Locker-Room Turmoil
Jets CB Darrelle Revis said the Jets locker-room problems went "real deep."

ESPN.com

Brady Promises To Play Better In Super Bowl
Tom Brady said that he "sucked" in his team's win over the Ravens last Sunday.

ESPN.com

New Jersey Camel Picks Giants Over Pats
A New Jersey camel has correctly picked the winner of the last six Super Bowls.

ESPN.com

Report: Dennis Allen Deal With Raiders Finalized
The Raiders have agreed on a four-year deal to make Dennis Allen their new head coach.

ESPN.com

Peyton's Comments Upset Irsay
Colts owner Jim Irsay expects Peyton Manning to keep comments about the team to himself.

ESPN.com

Alleged Victim Sues Raiders' McClain
Christian Tapscott has sued Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain for brutal and prolonged assault and battery.

ESPN.com

Ochocinco, US House Speaker Trade Tweets
Chad Ochocinco and US Speaker John Boehner of Ohio traded tweets this week.

AP

Steelers' Hoke Ready To Embrace Retirement
Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke has opted for retirement and not go through neck surgery.

AP

Namath Continues To Tell It Like It Is
Joe Namath expressed some regret on Wednesday about criticizing his former team.

ESPN.com

Source: Licht To Have Second Interview With Bears
Jason Licht will have his second interview with the Bears on Thursday for their vacant GM position.

ESPN.com

Bucs Hire Greg Schiano As Head Coach
The Buccaneers have finalized a five-year deal to hire Greg Schiano as their new head coach.

ESPN.com

Lawrence Taylor Struggles With Self-Discipline
Former Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor says he's struggled with self-discipline.

ESPN.com

Gronkowski Listed As Unable To Practice
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski was listed as unable to practice Wednesday because of an injured left ankle.

AP

Tebow Won't Be Playing Pebble Beach
Tim Tebow will not be playing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am because of an injury suffered in the Broncos' playoff loss.

ESPN.com

NFL Stars Want Pro Bowl In Hawaii
The Pro Bowl doesn't have a home beyond this Sunday's game in Hawaii.

ESPN.com

Fitzpatrick Suggests Bills Weren't Ready For Early Success
After starting 5-2 this season, the Bills still endured their seventh straight losing year.

NFL.com

Jones Dreams Of Cowboys Having LBs Like Willis And Bowman
Jerry Jones knows what he wants the inside linebackers of the Cowboys to look like -- San Francisco's Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman.

Star-Telegram

Vikings Owner 'Optimistic' About Metrodome Site
Zygi Wilf is open to building a new stadium on the current site of the Metrodome.

Associated Press

NFL Will Allow Players To Tweet During Pro Bowl
The NFL will relax its social media policy and allow players to tweet during Sunday's Pro Bowl.

Associated Press

Goodell Given Extension Through 2018 Season
Roger Goodell oversaw a highly successful season once a 10-year collective bargaining agreement was reached.

ESPN.com

Reports: Colts Hire Chuck Pagano
Chuck Pagano will become the newest head coach of the Colts, where he will oversee the development of Andrew Luck.

Bob Kravitz/Indianapolis Star (via Twitter)