Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Gumbel Will No Longer Do Play-By-Play For NFL Network
Bryant Gumbel has given up his role as an NFL Network play-by-play announcer after two seasons.

Associated Press

Colts Worried About Harrison, Covet Receiver
The Colts appear to be worried about how much longer receiver Marvin Harrison can play and are looking to get their hands on another pass-catcher.

NFL.com

Panthers' Jarrett Pleads Not Guilty To DWI
Panthers' WR Dwayne Jarrett has pleaded not guilty to driving while impaired.

AP

Browns GM Savage Expects Extension By Draft
Browns' GM Phil Savage and owner Randy Lerner recently met and made progress toward an extension.

AP

Stover: Not My Intention To Oust Upshaw
Ravens' kicker Matt Stover sent a letter to ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Wednesday clarifying what he send in an e-mail obtained by the company earlier this week.

ESPN

Miami Begins Talks With Jake Long?
It is being reported that the Dolphins have begun preliminary talks with a representative of Michigan OF Jake Long on a contract to be the No. overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Yahoo Sports!

Garcia Upset He Doesn't Have New Deal
Jeff Garcia is upset that the Buccaneers haven't yet given him a new deal this offseason

The St. Petersburg Times

Favre Willing To Fill In For Rodgers
Brett Favre is happy in retirement but claims that he wouldn't mind filling in for the Packers at quarterback if Aaron Rodgers were to get injured.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Players Plan Removal Of Upshaw
Baltimore kicker Matt Stover has proposed a plan to replace NFL union chief Gene Upshaw by this time next year.

The New York Times

Kitna Plays Trade Joke On Orlovsky
Jon Kitna nearly had Dan Orlovsky packing his bags last week as the backup quarterback arrived for a routine workout.

The Detroit Free Press

Martz: 'In Detroit We Were Not A Good Football Team'
Mike Martz, who served as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions over the last few years, has slammed his former team once again.

MLive.com

Welker: I Don't Feel Any Added Pressure
Wes Welker claims that he doesn't feel any added pressure heading into his second season with the Patriots.

The Boston Globe

Unhappy Urlacher Skipping First Workout
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will skip the team's first day of workouts as he fumes over an unresolved contract situation.

The Chicago Tribune

Eagles Still Trying To Deal Lito?
Philadelphia cornerback Lito Sheppard remains in limbo as the team looks to deal him before this month's NFL Draft.

The Trenton Times

Eli Set To Add Another Ring To Finger
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is expected to marry his college sweetheart Abby McGrew in New York within the next couple of weeks.

The New York Post

Sources: Pacman Offers To Cut Pay Demand To Stimulate Deal
Pacman Jones has offered to forgo money he has earned from and is owed by the Titans if the team drops its insistence he repay a similar amount of signing bonus.

espn.com

Gibbs: Romo Has Favre In Him
Former NFL coach Joe Gibbs believes that Dallas quarterback Tony Romo has a little bit of Brett Favre in him.

The Dallas Morning News

Favre Says He Is Not Coming Back
Brett Favre told SI.com on Friday that he is not considering coming out of retirement.

yahoo.com

Assault Charge Dropped Against Steelers' Harrison
Assault charges were dropped against Steelers' linebacker James Harrison on Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Favre's Agent Shoots Down Comeback Rumors
Brett Favre's agent has denied a report that the legendary quarterback is considering making a comeback just weeks after calling it quits.

ESPN

Chad: I'll Be At Training Camp
Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson told ESPN Radio on Wednesday that he will not sit out the entire 2008 season.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Jags' Del Rio Signs Extension
Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio has signed a contract extension, a reward for winning his first playoff game.

AP

McNabb Says Reid Plans To Keep Him
Donovan McNabb claims that Eagles head coach Andy Reid plans to keep him on the team past this month's draft.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sparano: We Want Taylor
New Dolphins coach Tony Sparano made his feelings known about having veteran defender Jason Taylor back on the team's roster next season.

The Miami Herald

Coach Disappointed With Leinart's Actions
Arizona Coach Ken Whisenhunt said on Tuesday that he was disappointed in quarterback Matt Leinart after photos of a party at his house surfaced over the weekend.

The East Valley Tribune

Lewis: We Will Move On Without Johnson
Marvin Lewis maintains that the Bengals won't trade Chad Johnson, but that the team is prepared to move on with the wide receiver.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Jones: Trade Would Come Soon
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones claims that if the team is going to trade for cornerback Pacman Jones, it's going to happen within the next few days.

The Star-Telegram

NFL Approves Use Of Defensive Helmet Radios
The NFL's competition committee has decided to allow defensive players to wear radios in their helmets next season.

ESPN

Cutler: 'Marshall Isn't My Favorite Person'
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler isn't happy with wide receiver Brandon Marshall for horsing around en route to a significant arm injury.

ESPN

Ravens, Lewis Discussing Extension
The Ravens and linebacker Ray Lewis are discussing an extension as he enters the final year of his current deal.

The Baltimore Sun