Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Spencer Fined $12.5K For Hit On Vick
Anthony Spencer hit Michael Vick in the head area on Sunday night.

ESPN

Choice Defends Asking Vick For Autograph
Tashard Choice insists asking Michael Vick for an autograph had nothing to do with a lack of competitiveness.

ESPN

Goodell Expects Favre Verdict By End Of 2010
The NFL could punish Brett Favre within the next two weeks.

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Goodell Hopes Labors Negotiations Can Be Settled By Super Bowl
Roger Goodell added that league officials would "work night and day" to get something done.

NFL.com

Shanahan Won't Commit To McNabb As Starter
Mike Shanahan wants to keep the Cowboys guessing heading into Sunday's game.

Yahoo! Sports

Vick Says He'd Like To Own Dog Someday
As part of Michael Vick's probation, he can't buy, sell or own a dog.

ESPN

Fans Asked To Help Shovel Gophers' Stadium
Monday night's Bears-Vikings game will be held at TCF Bank Stadium.

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Jets Suspend Alosi Indefinitely For Ordering Wall
The Jets learned new information about Sunday's tripping incident against the Dolphins.

ESPN

Personnel Exec Sees Experience As Sanchez's Problem
Mark Sanchez started just 16 games at USC before leaving for the NFL.

Yahoo! Sports

DeSean Jackson Again Complains About Contract
DeSean Jackson needs just 28 yards for his second straight 1,000-yard season.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Redskins Cut Smith After Botched PAT
Hunter Smith had struggled as both a punter and a holder.

ESPN

T.O. Blames Coaches For Bengals' Struggles
Terrell Owens is no longer being diplomatic in Cincinnati.

ESPN

Metrodome Unfit For Bears-Vikings
The Vikings will host the Bears on Monday night at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.

ESPN

Vikings May Have To Sign QB To Start On MNF
Minnesota may have to sign an emergency starter for Monday night's game against Chicago.

Pro Football Talk

Keith Brooking Isn't Ready To Retire
Keith Brooking is second among active linebackers in consecutive starts.

ESPN

Zach Thomas: Jets Put Up Wall On Trip Play
Zach Thomas says the Jets had to have planned to try and trip a Miami player.

ESPN

Favre Selling Signed Footballs Honoring Streak
Brett Favre is selling commemorative footballs on his site for $499.99 each.

RealGM Staff Report

Panthers Sticking With Clausen As Starter
The Panthers are 1-12 and frustrations are mounting in the locker room.

ESPN

Ryan Gives Sanchez Vote Of Confidence
Mark Sanchez is 34-for-77 with four interceptions and no touchdowns in New York's last two games.

ESPN

Repair Plan For Metrodome In Works
The status of next Monday night's tilt between the Vikings and Bears is in doubt.

ESPN

Jets Coach Alosi Sorry, Suspended For Tripping Carroll
Jets strength coach Sal Alosi has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the season and fined an additional $25,000 by the team.

ESPN

Orton Will Remain Denver's Starting QB As Fans Lobby For Tebow
Kyle Orton is stuck in a horrible two-game slump.

Denver Post

Vikings-Eagles Flexed To Sunday Night
The Vikings and Eagles will replace the Chargers and Bengals on Sunday night, Dec. 26.

ESPN

Reported Concussions Up 21 Percent From 2009
Reported concussions are up 21 percent from last season.

ESPN

Lions Stop Giving Away Giants-Vikings Tickets For Free
The Lions said there was an "overwhelming response" to tickets for the Vikings' home game at Ford Field.

ESPN

Ryan Considered Benching Sanchez
Mark Sanchez was a horrid 17-for-44 with two turnovers on Sunday.

USA Today

Choice Wanted Vick's Autograph For Nephew
Tashard Choice was seen asking Michael Vick for an autograph on national television Sunday night.

Star-Telegram

Cowher Not On Cowboys' Short List Of Candidates
The Cowboys don't have Bill Cowher on their list of coaching candidates.

Pro Football Talk (via Dallas Morning News)

Dolphins Call Jets 'Cheaters' After Trip
A Jets coach intentionally tripped a Miami player during a punt return on Sunday.

ESPN

Patriots Become First To Clinch Playoff Berth
As could be expected, the Patriots aren't content with simply making the postseason.

ESPN