April 2013 - Football Wiretap

Dez Bryant Apologizes For Leaving Field Early, Cried In Locker Room
Jason Garrett will speak to Dez Bryant about his decision to leave the field before the conclusion of the Cowboys' 37-36 loss to the Packers.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Larry Fitzgerald Suffers Concussion
Larry Fitzgerald also was evaluated for a concussion last October.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Eli Manning With NFL's First Five INT, Zero TD Day Since 2009
Eli Manning became the first NFL quarterback to have a zero touchdown, five interception performance while throwing for under 200 yards since Mark Sanchez in 2009.

Jeremy Lundbald/ESPN

David Shaw To Remain At Stanford
Stanford is the only program to make a BCS bowl in each of the last four years.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jameis Winston Becomes Youngest Heisman Winner In History
Jameis Winston ran away with the ballot, earning 2,205 points.

ESPN

Ponder, Freeman Not In Vikings' Plans
The Vikings could keep Christian Ponder depending on how their next head coach thinks of him.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Leslie Frazier Unlikely To Return To Vikings In 2014
The Vikings will target a young coach, likely a NFL assistant with "star power.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Vikings Won't Trade Adrian Peterson
The Vikings revere Adrian Peterson and also believe he is critical in helping the franchise open their new stadium in 2016.

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Shanahan Believes Redskins Could Get First Rounder For Kirk Cousins
Mike Shanahan believes the Redskins could parlay Kirk Cousins into a first round pick if he performs well during the final three games of the season.

Dan Steinberg/Washington Post

Sean Lee Out For Week 15 As MRI Reveals Ligament Damage In Neck
Sean Lee discovered that his neck injury is more serious than originally diagnosed.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN

Terrelle Pryor On Benching: It Is What It Is
Terrelle Pryor has kept a low profile since his benching as quarterback with the Raiders after they've moved to Matt McGloin.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Nick Saban Agrees To Extension To Remain At Alabama
Nick Saban has agreed to a multi-year contract to remain at Alabama.

Kirk Herbstreit/ESPN

Irvin: Josh Gordon Was Hurt By Trade Rumors, Wants To Be With Browns
Josh Gordon is averaging 127.3 receiving yards per game for the Browns.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Aaron Rodgers Shows Improvement, Not Cleared For Game
The Packers will start Matt Flynn instead of Aaron Rodgers.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Robert Griffin III 'Extremely Angry' About Benching
Mike Shanahan is afraid of Robert Griffin III getting injured and missing his offseason program for the second straight year.

Will Brinson/CBS Sports

Redskins Won't Change Playbook With Kirk Cousins Starting
The Redskins don't plan on changing their offense with Kirk Cousins starting the final three games.

John Kelm/ESPN

Patriots Control AFC Homefield Destiny With Broncos' Loss To Chargers
The Patriots and Broncos each have three losses to date.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Te'o: I've Made That Big Jump
Manti Te'o came into Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos with 46 combined tackles in 10 games.

Michael Gehlken/San Diego Union-Tribune

Archie Manning: Giants Were Not Super Bowl Caliber To Begin Season
The Giants have had a disappointing season, but Archie Manning believes expectations were out of line with the actual talent on the roster.

Ralph Vacchiano/New York Daily News

Michael Crabtree Dealing With Ankle Injury
Michael Crabtree has been back for two games for the 49ers.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

Bears To Start Jay Cutler In Week 15
Marc Trestman has consistently said that Jay Cutler would resume starting duties once medically cleared.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Chris Berman To Play Part In Candlestick Park's Finale
Chris Berman will be ESPN's on-sight host for the 49ers' final regular season game at Candlestick Park.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

Geno Smith Blames Prior Struggles On 'Playing Like A Robot'
Geno Smith completed 60 percent of his passes last week for the first time since late October.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Sheldon Richardson Believes He'd Go No. 1 In Re-Do Of Draft
Sheldon Richardson is a legitimate Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Madden: Shanahan Compromising Integrity Of Game By Sitting RGIII
John Madden disagrees strongly with Mike Shanahan's decision to sit Robert Griffin III for the remainder of the 2013 season.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Jadeveon Clowney Getting Labeled As 'Boom Or Bust' Prospect By Execs
Jadeveon Clowney is referred to by scouts and high level executives as one of the best defensive prospects in recent seasons, but some question his mental toughness.

Chase Goodbread/NFL.com

GM: Derek Carr Could Go No. 1, Will 'Blow Up Combine'
One general manager believes Derek Carr could be the first overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Incognito, Martin Won't Return To Dolphins In 2014
The tenures of both Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin with the Dolphins are over.

Armando Salguero/Miami Herald

Hits To Head Remain Common In NFL Despite Protective Measures
The finding shows that at least one player is in jeopardy during a hit in every game.

AP

Packers Not Hopeful Of Aaron Rodgers Playing Week 15
Aaron Rodgers suffered pain in his injured left collarbone while making simple movements during practice last week.

Ed Werder/ESPN