Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Rooneys Complete Paperwork In Steelers' Sale
Steelers chairman Dan Rooney's four brothers signed papers this week transferring majority ownership of the team to him and son Art Rooney II.

ESPN

Goodell, Vick Could Meet This Week
Sources claim that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could meet with Michael Vick as soon as this week.

ESPN

Maclin Talks With Philly Progressing
Agent Jim Steiner said Tuesday evening that no contentious issues have arisen in talks with the Eagles over a contract for first-round draft choice Jeremy Maclin.

Philadelphia Daily News

Elton John Will Be Pats' Honorary Captain In London
Elton John has revealed that he will be the Patriots' honorary captain on Oct. 25 at Wembley Stadium.

Boston Herald

Will Crabtree Get $13M Guaranteed?
Only two first-round picks have signed with their NFL teams, and Michael Crabtree stands to cash in with the 49ers.

Press Democrat

Goodell Plans To Rule On Vick In 'Near Future'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't give a timetable, but plans to make a decision regarding Michael Vick's NFL future soon.

NFL.com

Knowshown Expected To Start In Denver
Mike Klis of the Denver Post had an interesting response when asked about the Broncos' running game recently.

Denver Post

Marc Anthony Buys Stake In Dolphins
Marc Anthony is officially the latest music star to buy a stake in the Miami Dolphins.

ESPN

Kazemi Had Pot In System During Shooting
Sahel Kazemi, who shot Steve McNair before turning the gun on herself earlier this month, had marijuana in her system at the time.

Pro Football Talk

Bennett To Work Out For Baltimore
Drew Bennett is scheduled to work out for the Ravens on Friday, according to a league source.

Nashville City Paper

Houshmandzadeh Boycotting Madden 2010
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is boycotting the latest installment of the Madden video game over a disagreement with his own rating.

ESPN

Irvin: Vick Deserves Another Chance
Michael Irvin believes that Michael Vick has served his time and that he deserves another chance.

Yahoo! Sports

Report: Favre To Decide By Friday
Brett Favre has reportedly moved his deadline to decide whether or not he'll play for the Vikings to Friday.

Pioneer Press

Holley Wins Spot On Dallas Camp Roster
Jesse Holley was named the winner of "4th and Long" on Monday night, a reality television show organized by former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin.

ESPN

Collins: Asomugha Is NFL's Best Corner
Titans quarterback Kerry Collins says that Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha is the best cornerback in the NFL.

Tennessean

Shanahan Not Allowed To Say Anything About Broncos
Mike Shanahan has a clause in his contract that prohibits him from saying much of anything about the Broncos.

Denver Post

McNair Over Legal Limit At Time Of Death
Steve McNair had alcohol in his system when his girlfriend shot him to death earlier this month.

ESPN

Golfing Schaub Accidentally Drills Spectator
Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hit a spectator on the top of the head with his tee shot at a celebrity golf tournament this weekend.

NBC Sports

Buccaneers Committed To Running Game
Under new offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, the Buccaneers are committed to running the football.

Tampa Tribune

Childress: Favre's Throwing Motion OK
Vikings coach Brad Childress says that Brett Favre's throwing motion looks fine.

ESPN

Delhomme: I Know I Didn't Play Well
Jake Delhomme struggled last year, and knows that he'll be questioned about it as the 2009 season begins.

Boston Globe

Feely: I Watched Reeves Try To Reach Vick
Jay Feely said that he has watched former coach Dan Reeves try to reach out to Michael Vick.

Twitter

Maclin Talks Expected To Pick Up
Talks between rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and the Eagles are expected to pick up soon.

Scout

Ravens Giving Mason Time To Reconsider
The Ravens will reportedly take their time bringing in veteran wide receivers.

National Football Post

Draft Compensation Is Extremely Top-Heavy
The upcoming labor talks between the NFL's owners and players are expected to center around rookie contracts.

National Football Post

Source: Holmgren Wasn't There Emotionally Last Season
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren "mailed it in" at the end of last season, according to a source.

ESPN

Cribbs, Browns Plan To Meet About Contract
Representatives for receiver Josh Cribbs plan to meet with the Browns this week about his contract.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Shanahan Wants To Coach Again
Mike Shanahan wants to be a head coach in the NFL again, possibly as soon as 2010.

NFL.com

'The T.O. Show' Set For Premiere
Terrell Owens is ready to show the world a different side of himself in his reality television series.

Sports Illustrated

Allen Wants To Move Forward, With Or Without Favre
Vikings defensive end Jared Allen wants the team to move forward, whether or not Brett Favre comes out of retirement.

Chicago Tribune