May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Browns May Reduce Richardson's Carries
Trent Richardson is averaging 3.5 yards per carry during the Browns' current three-game winning streak.

Steve Doerschuk/Canton Rep

Gronkowski Returns To Practice For First Time Since Injury
Rob Gronkowski returned to practice Friday for the first time since breaking his left forearm.

Mike Reiss, Field Yates/ESPN

Jets Reverse Course, Tebow Could Play Monday
Rex Ryan backtracked from comments on Thursday about the availability of Tim Tebow for Monday's game.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Cable Making Huge Impact For Seahawks, Could Become NFL HC Again
Tom Cable is expected by many around the NFL to resurface as a head coach.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Trindon Holliday Could Finish With 16-0 Season
Trindon Holliday is 13-0 in games he has played this season for the Texans and Broncos.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

UNC's Bernard Declares For Draft
Giovani Bernard, ranked No. 11 in the country in rushing yards per game (122.8), is ranked No. 1 at his position by ESPN and No. 52 overall.

Heath Dinich/ESPN

Kubiak Compares Luck To Roethlisberger
Gary Kubiak and the Texans will play Andrew Luck for the first time on Sunday.

Tania Ganguli/Houston Chronicle

Rooney Expected To Step Down As Ambassador To Ireland
Dan Rooney, co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is expected to step down as United States ambassador to Ireland.

Alan Robinson/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Britt Still Not Fully Back From Knee Surgeries
Kenny Britt had eight catches for 143 yards last week.

John Glennon/Tennessean

Branch Signs With Patriots
Deion Branch was released on Nov. 17 and missed the past four games.

Howard Ulman/AP

Risdon's NFL Picks & Analysis For Week 14
Week 15 has several outstanding matchups, highlighted by Patriots/49ers, Falcons/Giants, Texans/Colts and Broncos/Ravens.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Green-Ellis Breaking Longer Runs
BenJarvus Green-Ellis has five rushes for at least 20 yards over the last four games.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Peterson Gaining More Yards Per Rush Than Ponder Per Pass
Adrian Peterson has 1,600 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season for the Vikings.

Jeff Darlington/NFL.com

Stephen Jones Expects Garrett To Remain As Head Coach Of Cowboys
Stephen Jones, executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, expects Jason Garrett to remain head coach next season.

Jon Machota/Dallas Morning News

NFL Considering Expansion Of Playoffs
The NFL is considering expanding the playoffs from its current number of 12 to as many as 16.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Sanchez Thrilled To Have Edwards Back With Jets
Braylon Edwards played for the Jets in the 2009 and 2010 seasons and caught 88 balls and 11 touchdowns.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN

Mario Williams Playing Significantly Better Since Wrist Surgery
Mario Williams has significantly increased his play since undergoing surgery on his wrist.

Tim Graham/Buffalo News

Griffin Encouraged By Progress On Knee
Robert Griffin III is optimistic he will play on Sunday against the Browns.

AP

Raiders Allow McClain To Return, Will Play Special Teams
Rolando McClain will play backup linebacker and special teams.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

Cutler Expects To Play Sunday
Jay Cutler has a neck and knee injury.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN

Griffin Participates In Individual Drills
Robert Griffin III had a slight limp as he walked on Wednesday.

Mike Jones/Washington Post

Brady Began Preparing For 49ers After Thanksgiving
Tom Brady began preparing to play the 49ers earlier than usual.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Edwards To Sign With Jets After Clearing Waivers
Braylon Edwards is set to sign with the Jets if he clears waivers on Tuesday.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Gould On IR, Bears Sign Mare
The Bears have placed Robbie Gould on injured reserve due to a calf injury.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN

Tagliabue Overturns Penalties To Saints' Players
Paul Tagliabue found that three of the players engaged in conduct detrimental to the league, but stressed that the Saints' coaches were very much involved.

ESPN

Stafford Defends Mechanics, Believes Criticism Due To Lions' Record
The Lions are 4-9 this season and Matthew Stafford has been under scrutiny for having a season that hasn't been as impressive as 2011.

Gillian Van Stratt/MLive

Source: Redskins Haven't Ruled Out Griffin Starting
Pierre Garcon said that Kirk Cousins will start on Sunday for the Redskins with Robert Griffin injured.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Talib Injures Hip
Aqib Talib injured his hip during the second quarter of the Patriots' win on Monday.

AP

Bills Admit RB Rotation Felt 'Awkward'
C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson have shared carries this season for the Bills.

Tim Graham/Buffalo News

Bryant Has Fractured Finger, Hopes To Keep Playing
The Cowboys are hoping Dez Bryant can wait to have surgery until after the season is over.

Ed Werder/ESPN