Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Chargers' Tra Thomas Retires
Veteran Chargers tackle Tra Thomas has retired from the NFL.

Press Release

Vick Drops Reality Show To Focus On Football
Producers of "The Michael Vick Project" were interested in a second season.

NFL.com

Favre's Restructured Deal Could Net Him $28M
When Brett Favre signed last season, $8 million of his $12 million annual salary was deferred to this year.

NFL.com

Suh Involved In Minor Traffic Accident
A woman pulled out in front of Ndamukong Suh on Thursday night.

Detroit News

NFL Network Agrees To Co-Op Deal
The NFL Network may soon be available for more Americans.

ESPN

Owens Has 67 Yards Against Eagles
Terrell Owens is looking prove his critics wrong.

ESPN

Favre Will Start Against 49ers
Brett Favre will only play the first series or two on Sunday night.

Star Tribune

49ers Using Gore, Westbrook Together
The 49ers used both Frank Gore and Brian Westbrook in the backfield on Thursday.

CSNBayArea.com

Tomlin: Roethlisberger Will Play
Ben Roethlisberger will play at some point against the Giants.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Spiller Shines As Bills Beat Colts
C.J. Spiller got the scoring started with a brilliant 31-yard touchdown rush.

ESPN

LeGarrette Blount Throws Punch At Practice
LeGarrette Blount won't get in trouble for his most recent punch.

ESPN

Westbrook Won't Immediately Backup Gore
Anthony Dixon will battle Brian Westbrook for carries behind Frank Gore.

ESPN

Sources: BYU Moving Closer To Football Independence
BYU appears to be moving closer to leaving the MWC, and becoming a football independent.

ESPN.com

Gonzalez Considering Retirement After Season
Tony Gonzalez is looking for a Super Bowl ring.

FOX Sports

Quinn Brushes Off Competition From Tebow
Brady Quinn struggled in Denver's preseason opener.

ESPN

Raiders Will Let Asomugha Play Both Sides
Nnamdi Asomugha has played primarily on the right side.

ESPN

Rey Maualuga Won't Face Suspension
Rey Maualuga pleaded guilty to DUI in February.

ESPN

Favre Back In Minnesota
Brett Favre appears ready to play another season for the Vikings.

AP

Source: Vikings Lobby For Favre's Answer
Vikings G Steve Hutchinson was one of three players who traveled to Hattiesburg, Miss., Tuesday to get an answer from Brett Favre on his playing status.

ESPN.com

Roethlisberger Will Play Against Giants
Ben Roethlisberger didn't play in Pittsburgh's preseason opener against Detroit.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Kelly Has Chance To Stick With Redskins
The Redskins like the size of wide receiver Malcolm Kelly.

Jason Reid/Washington Post (via Twitter)

Scientists Find Link Between Head Injuries, ALS
Dr. Ann McKee says that an unusually high number of football players seemed to be affected by ALS.

ESPN

Manning Bloodied, Giants Still Top Jets
Eli Manning needed 12 stitches to close a gash on his forehead suffered in the first football game played at the new Meadowlands Stadium.

ESPN

Buccaneers Could Release Ward
Tampa Bay gave Derrick Ward a big-time contract last offseason.

Tampa Tribune

Warner, Mora Will Join FOX
Kurt Warner will serve as an analyst when Arizona hosts New Orleans on Oct. 10.

ESPN

Brady Says Relationship With Kraft Is Good
Tom Brady still doesn't have a contract with the Patriots past this season.

ESPN

Aaron Schobel Opts To Retire
Aaron Schobel was released by the Bills earlier this month.

ESPN

Mike Leach Joins CBS As College Analyst
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach will call college game son TV as he pursues a lawsuit over his firing from the school.

AP

Jerry Jones Feeling Better After Surgery
Jerry Jones says the major surgery wasn't heart-related or life-threatening.

ESPN

Tebow Runs For TD In NFL Debut
Tim Tebow went 8-for-13 with 105 yards through the air.

ESPN