Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Jones: Cowboys Won't Release T.O.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has denied a January report by ESPN that the team is thinking about releasing wide receiver Terrell Owens.

ESPN

Cards' GM: No Definitive Decision On James
Cardinals general manager Rod Graves spoke with Edgerrin James this week, but still hasn't made a decision on what the team will do with the running back.

Arizona Republic

Jones: Cowboys' Gag Order Is Necessary
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has explained the necessity of the gag order he has placed the team's coaching staff.

Dallas Morning News

Crabtree Will Run 40-Yard Dash In March
Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree has decided to delay foot surgery until after his March 26 workout, during which he will run the 40-yard dash.

ESPN

Smith Says Orton Will Lead Bears In 2009
Bears coach Lovie Smith has given quarterback Kyle Orton a vote of confidence as the team's unquestioned leader.

NFL.com

Reese Not Counting On Burress' Return
Giants general manager Jerry Reese wants Plaxico Burress to play for the team next season, but he isn't sure it will happen.

ESPN

Warner Is Leaning Towards Return
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner has admitted that he is leaning towards a return to the field next season.

ESPN

Emmitt Smith Out At ESPN
After just two seasons together, ESPN and legendary running back Emmitt Smith are parting ways.

Dallas Morning News

Source: Cowboys Coaches Told To Keep Quiet
According to multiple team sources, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has told the team's coaches to keep quiet in order to prevent information leaks.

Dallas Morning News

Chargers Will Cut LT If They Can't Restructure Deal
Where would LaDainian Tomlinson end up if he is released?

Union-Tribune

Harrison And Steelers Want Long Term Deal
The Steelers and James Harrison want to work on a new contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the club.

Post-Gazette

Harrison's Time Over With Colts?
It has become a matter of when, and not if, the Colts will part ways with veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

NFL.com

Report: Four Teams On Peppers' List
Defensive end Julius Peppers wants out of Carolina, but will only agree to a trade if he's headed to one of four teams.

ESPN

Chiefs Retain Gailey, Hire Gibbs
The Chiefs have retained offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, while hiring Gary Gibbs to be head coach Todd Haley's defensive coordinator.

ESPN

Phillips Takes Over D-Coordinator Role With Cowboys
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that head coach Wade Phillips will be the team's defensive coordinator next season.

Dallas Morning News

Garrard On Taylor: It's A Tough Pill To Swallow
Jaguars quarterback David Garrard says that dealing with the recent release of running back Fred Taylor has been difficult.

Sports Radio Interviews

Jones: No Decision Yet On Owens
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn't yet decided what he'll do with wide receiver Terrell Owens.

ESPN

Saints Release Deuce McAllister
The Saints on Tuesday released running back Deuce McAllister.

AP

49ers Interested In Vick?
A handful of teams have come out and said that they aren't interested in quarterback Michael Vick, but the 49ers refuse to reveal their position.

Pro Football Talk

Madden Jinx To Be Imposed Later In Year?
EA Sports may not announce what NFL player will be on the cover of Madden 2010 until the weekend of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Pro Football Talk

Jaguars To Give Jones-Drew Starter's Money?
The Jaguars released Fred Taylor on Monday, giving sole possession of the starting job to running back Maurice Jones-Drew.

Florida Times-Union

Favre: I'll Stay Retired, Even If I Get Urge
Brett Favre stays that he'll remain retired, even if he gets the urge to play football again when the 2009 season rolls around.

New York Daily News

Broncos Release DT Robertson, Plus 5 Others
New Broncos GM Brian Xanders released six players on Monday, including DT Dewayne Robertson.

AP

Is Favre A Lock To Land A TV Gig?
Brett Favre, who recently retired for the second time, isn't sure if he'll end up on television as an analyst this coming season.

New York Daily News

Ravens Save $8M By Cutting McAlister
Baltimore has cut cornerback Chris McAlister, a move that will save the team $8 million.

ESPN

Garcia: My Time With Bucs Is Over
Quarterback Jeff Garcia says that his time with the Buccaneers is over after he was told by the organization that they will not re-sign him.

ESPN

Frerotte Still Wants To Start For Vikings
Quarterback Gus Frerotte is under contract with the Vikings for the 2009 season, but doesn't seem interested in returning as a reserve.

Pro Football Talk

Fitzgerald Steals The Show At NBA All-Star Game?
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald attended some of the events at the NBA's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, and received the biggest round of applause on Sunday night.

Sporting News

AFL Could Be Done For 2010 Too?
The Arena Football League decided earlier this year not to play games in 2009, and the 2010 season might be scraped as well.

Pro Football Talk

Al Davis Wanted Whittingham In Oakland?
Raiders owner Al Davis reportedly became interested in Utah coach Kyle Whittingham after the school defeated Alabama in the Vandelay Industries Sugar Bowl.

Pro Football Talk