March 2013 - Football Wiretap

Dennis Pitta Returns To Practice For First Time Since Dislocating Hip
The Ravens were hoping that Dennis Pitta would be able to return this season.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Ahmad Brooks Fined $16,000 For Controversial Hit On Brees
Many believed that Ahmad Brooks' hit on Brees should not have even been a penalty.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Dan Dierdorf Retiring After Current Season
Dan Dierdorf will retire at the end of the current NFL season from broadcasting.

John Ourand/Sports Business Journal

Belichick Declines Comment On Officiating
Bill Belichick declined to comment on Monday's controversial call allowing the Panthers to defeat the Patriots by a final score of 24-20.

Jeff Pini/Boston Globe

Aaron Rodgers' Return About Risk Evaluation, Not Pain
Aaron Rodgers could need a three to five month recovery time if he takes a shot to the collarbone before it heals.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Trent Richardson Defends Play Since Trade To Colts
Trent Richardson is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Sean Lee Could Return Early From Hamstring Injury
Sean Lee has been one of the best linebackers in the NFL this season as a run-stopper and cover man.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Redskins Hope End Of Cap Penalties Will Lead To 2014 Improvement
Mike Shanahan has a 24-34 record as head coach of the Redskins.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Patriots To Be Home Underdogs For First Time Since 2005
The most recent time the Patriots were underdogs at home was on Nov. 7, 2005 when they hosted Peyton Manning and the Colts.

Josh Katzowitz/CBS Sports

Dashon Goldson Suspended One Game By NFL
Dashon Goldson has three personal fouls this season.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Report: Thomas Howard Dies In Car Crash
Thomas Howard was recently released by the Falcons to activate Sean Weatherspoon.

Candice Naranjo/KRON 4

Lions Benched Reggie Bush Due To Weather, Not Fumble
Reggie Bush had 31 yards on 12 carries.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Titans Sign John Skelton
John Skelton gives the Titans depth at quarterback with Jake Locker out for the season.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

RGIII: Eagles Knew What Was Coming
Robert Griffin III doesn't necessarily believe that the Redskins' offense has become predictable as a whole.

Mike Jones/Washington Post

Adrian Peterson Slowed By Groin Injury
Adrian Peterson gained 65 yards on 21 carries against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Wes Welker May Miss Patriots' Game With Concussion
Wes Welker suffered the injury in the fourth quarter.

Josh Katzowitz/CBS Sports

Ozzie Newsome Taken To Chicago Hospital After Ravens' Loss
Ozzie Newsome, 57, is in his 23rd season with the organization.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Schaub, Johnson Have Yelling Match On Sideline
Matt Schaub's end-zone pass to Andre Johnson was thrown into safety Usama Young's hands with the game on the line.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Stafford Sets Lions' All-Time Passing Yards Record
Matthew Stafford found Calvin Johnson on a 79-yard touchdown score to move past Bobby Layne, who had 15,710 yards from 1950 to 1958.

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

NFL To Expand Flex Scheduling For Television
The NFL will create a a new weekly system of cross flexing to ensure maximum exposure for the best possible matchups.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

USC Interviewed Jack Del Rio During Broncos' Bye Week
Jack Del Rio is the Broncos' defensive coordinator and attended USC.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

Steelers Won't Consider Trading Roethlisberger Without Replacement
The Steelers will not consider trading Ben Roethlisberger this offseason "unless (they) find a replacement."

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Seahawks Activate Russell Okung From Short-Term IR
Russell Okung, starting left tackle for the Seahawks, suffered a partially torn plantar plate in his toe in Week 2.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Redskins Want RG3 To Be RG3, Not Peyton Manning
The Redskins believe Robert Griffin III can be a great pocket passer, but they don't want him to emulate Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Calvin Johnson Averaging More Yards Per Route This Season
Calvin Johnson has 2.8 yards per route run this season competed to 2.5 last season.

Pro Football Focus

Terrelle Pryor Won't Play Against Texans
Matt McGloin will start for the Raiders instead of Terrelle Pryor.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Kelly's Offense Has Produced 38 TDs, 0 INTs In Foles, Mariota In 2013
Nick Foles and Marcus Mariota have combined for 38 touchdowns against zero interceptions this season.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Steelers Finding Success Salvaging Mike Adams At TE
The Steelers are using Mike Adams as a blocking tight end to help in the run game.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Bills Don't Like Idea Of Lining Up Spiller As WR
C.J. Spiller lined up at wide receiver in 2011 against the Giants and caught five passes for 39 yards.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

49ers To Increase Aldon Smith's Snaps Against Saints
Aldon Smith played in just 12 snaps last week against the Panthers.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle