May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Seahawks Aren't Pursuing Super Bowl Bid
Seattle has never hosted a Super Bowl.

NFL.com

Patriots Expect To Play Starters Extensively In Finale
The Patriots may buck tradition by playing their starters considerable minutes in their preseason finale against the Giants.

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Vick Plans To Try New Flak Jacket
It will be designed to cover more of his torso than the previous model.

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Marcus Thomas Lobbying To Get Madden Picture Changed
Marcus Thomas, a defensive tackle with the Giants, is not thrilled with how he is portrayed in Madden 2013.

Pro Football Talk

Bills May Use Tarvaris Jackson In Wildcat Package
Ryan Fitzpatrick is entrenched as the starter, but the Bills may have plans for Tarvaris Jackson.

Pro Football Talk

Suspended Fujita Still Hoping To Play Week 1
Scott Fujita was suspended three games by Roger Goodell for his alleged role in the Saints' bounty scandal, but he remains optimistic about playing Week 1.

Associated Press

Rashad Jennings To Start Week 1 At RB For Jaguars
Rashad Jennings has averaged 4.9 yards per carry in the preseason.

Vito Stellino/Florida Times-Union

Chargers May Be Without LT Jared Gaither In Week 1
The Chargers may be without their starting left tackle for Week 1 against the Raiders, as Jared Gaither underwent an MRI on Tuesday for an undisclosed injury.

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter)

Jets Awarded P Spencer Lanning Off Waivers, Bears Also Submitted Claim
The New York Jets have claimed punter Spencer Lanning on waivers after he was let go by the Cleveland Browns.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Kenny Britt Activated From PUP List
The Titans have activated Kenny Britt from the PUP list, allowing him to begin practice with the team next week.

Jim Wyatt/Tennessean

Lions Calling Teams Looking For RB Help
The Lions are thin in the backfield with just 12 days before the season begins.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Wallace Returns, Won't Practice With Steelers Until Next Week
Mike Wallace has not signed his restricted free-agent tender and will not practice until next week.

Associated Press

Chris Cooley Cut By Redskins
Mike Shanahan said the Redskins could re-sign Chris Cooley if he is unable to find a job starting elsewhere.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Dansby Unsure Of Miami's Direction After Davis Trade
The Dolphins traded Vontae Davis to the Colts on Sunday, a move that left some members of the team unsure of where they are headed.

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Jones Denies Cowboys Have Created Rules For Bryant
It has been reported that Dez Bryant is not allowed to drink, has a midnight curfew, can't visit strip clubs, must attend counseling, must be driven to and from practice and must have a security escor

Star-Telegram

Westbrook To Retire As Member Of Eagles
Brian Westbrook is Philadelphia's franchise leader with 9,875 total yards from scrimmage over his eight seasons with the team.

ESPN

Redskins Sign Billy Cundiff
Billy Cundiff will sign with the Redskins, forcing Graham Gano to free agency.

Jason La Canfora/NFL.com (via Twitter)

Carroll Praises Owens For Time With Seahawks
The Seahawks cut Terrell Owens last week, but they didn't make the move because of his famous personality.

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Vikings Allowing Peterson To Take Hits During Practice
Adrian Peterson took hits in practice on Monday for the first time this summer.

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Hernandez Cites 'Patriot Way' For Changing His Life
Aaron Hernandez will be in a Patriots uniform through the 2018 season after agreeing to a five-year, $40 million extension with the franchise that drafted him.

WEEI

Contracts Made It Easy For Seahawks To Go With Wilson Over Flynn
There was some shock when the Seahawks decided to go with rookie Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback over free agent addition Matt Flynn.

Pro Football Talk

Josh Gordon Making Strides With Browns
Josh Gordon played well against the Eagles on Friday night, exciting the Browns with his ability.

ESPN

Cardinals Remain Only Team That Hasn't Selected Starting QB
Kevin Kolb and John Skelton are battling for the Cardinals' starting quarterback job.

Associated Press

Doug Martin Moves Ahead Of Blount On Bucs' RB Depth Chart
Doug Martin is now officially the Buccaneers' starting running back, jumping ahead of LeGarrette Blount on the depth chart.

Joe Bucs Fan

Jets To Acquire Jason Smith From Rams For Wayne Hunter
Jason Smith and Wayne Hunter each lost their starting jobs for the Rams and Jets respectively.

Rich Cimini, Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Lions Acquire CB Kevin Barnes From Redskins
The Redskins have traded cornerback Kevin Barnes to the Lions.

Mike Jones/Washington Post

Patriots Release Jabar Gaffney
Jabar Gaffney signed with the Patriots in May.

Albert Breer/NFL.com (via Twitter)

Patriots Cut Donte' Stallworth
The Patriots informed veteran Donte' Stallworth Monday that he will be released.

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Jets Have No Interest In Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is once again a free agent, but the Jets are uninterested despite a need at wide receiver

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Duane Brown: Texans Have NFL's Best Offense
Texans left tackle Duane Brown doesn't believe that any NFL team has an offense as explosive as his does.

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