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NFL Rumors Archives

• September 2008 | October 2008

December 2008 NFL Rumors

December 1, 2008, Rumors

• One San Diego columnist calling for the end of the Norv Turner era with the San Diego Chargers -- North County Times

• More talk that Deuce McAllister's time with the New Orleans Saints may be coming to an end -- SunHerald.com

• Cleveland Browns fans reportedly cheered when they saw quarterback Derek Anderson get injured during Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts; Anderson stated that he was aware that he is disliked -- The Plain Dealer

• Plaxico Burress turning himself into New York City police today, his weapon was reportedly found at his Totowa, New Jersey home and is in the possession of police -- New York Post  

• Several Dallas Cowboys players are not happy about the return of Pacman Jones, claiming that he is a distraction and could derail the team's success this season -- ProFootballWeekly.com

• Hearings for Pat and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings for their substance policy violation to be held tomorrow -- StarTribune.com

• Brad Meester and Khalif Barnes reportedly will not return to the Jacksonville Jaguars next season -- ProFootballWeekly.com

November 2008 NFL Rumors

November 30, 2008, Rumors

• Plaxico Burress facing gun possession charges following his accidental shooting in New York City, will reportedly surrender to police on Monday and plead not guilty -- The New York Times

• Burress reportedly did not have a permit to carry weapon with which he shot himself, minimum penalty for such an offense in New York carries a minimum 3.5 year jail sentence -- ProFootballTalk.com

• New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce could also be facing charges in relation to the Burress shooting, Pierce reportedly was with Burress at the time of the incident and stashing the weapon in New Jersey; later reports say Pierce is cooperating with the police, in return for immunity -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Reggie Bush returning to the New Orleans Saints after missing four games with a knee injury -- ESPN  

• CBS announcers pondering if soon-to-be free agent Matt Cassel could land with the New York Jets next season -- FanHouse

• Sources saying that short of a miracle, Romeo Crennel will be out as head coach of the Cleveland Browns soon -- ESPN  

• After replacing injured quarterback Brady Quinn, Derek Anderson tearing his left MCL Sunday, could miss the rest of the season -- ESPN  

• Kellen Winslow Jr. injuring his left knee, would not speak to reporters after leaving the game; injury could be season-ending -- NFL Network

• Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving day game likely to be lost and given to another (more successful) team, will be discussed when the league meets next March -- ProFootballTalk.com

November 29, 2008, Rumors

• Plaxico Burress of the New York Giants reportedly accidentally shot himself in the leg at a night club last night; would is not life-threatening -- ESPN  

• Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker practiced Friday, but still listed as questionable to play Sunday -- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

• Al Harris of the Green Bay Packers not expecting to return to the team next year, thinks he will be traded -- FanHouse

• Following rumors that Charlie Weis may be bought out of his head coaching position with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, talk has begun that Weis may head to the New England Patriots as an offensive coordinator -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Linebacker Ahmad Brooks waived by the San Francisco 49ers -- National Post

• Quarterback Matt Schaub saying he is ready to return to the Houston Texans, still listed as questionable -- Houston Chronicle

• Joey Porter of the Miami Dolphins fined $7,500 for verbal abuse during last week's loss to the Patriots -- Miami Herald

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Jeremy Trueblood fined $7,500 for a face mask violation against the Detroit Lions last Sunday -- St. Petersburg Times

• Chris Gamble signing a six-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers worth reportedly over $50 million -- Yahoo! Sports

November 28, 2008, Rumors

• The Bill Cowher to the Cleveland Browns rumors continue, Cowher has been reportedly house hunting in the Cleveland area -- San Francisco Chronicle

• Despite undergoing an MRI, DeMarcus Ware says his knee is not a problem and he will play with the Dallas Cowboys this week -- Dallas Morning News

• According to head coach Romeo Crennel, Brady Quinn will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns next season -- FanHouse

• New Orleans Saints tackle Sedrick Ellis celebrates a sack on Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers with a Pee-wee Herman dance -- YouTube Video (Time: 0:11)
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• Aaron Glenn of the New Orleans Saints placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury -- Biloxi Sun Herald  

• Cincinnati Bengals sending Andrew Whitworth and Scott Kooistra to injured reserve -- JungleInsider.com

• Max Jean-Gilles of the Philadelphia Eagles suffering a broken ankle last night, injury is season ending -- The Sports Network

• Najeh Davenport re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the third time -- Sports Illustrated

November 27, 2008, Rumors

• Tom Brady making a surprise appearance at the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner in Boston, says his knee is doing well -- The Boston Globe

• Fred Taylor saying that the Jacksonville Jaguars is the worst team he has played on -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Nathan Vasher of the Chicago Bears expected to be placed on injured reserve with a fractured right hand -- Chicago Tribune

• 2008 first-overall draft pick Jake Long may miss Sunday's game with the Miami Dolphins with a sore ankle -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel

• Randy Moss is reportedly a Thanksgiving dinner crasher, may make an unannounced visit at New England Patriots teammate Jabar Gaffney's house today -- Boston Herald

• Fullback Andrew Pinnock signs with the Denver Broncos -- The Rocky Mountain News

• Richie Incognito apologizing for offending some St. Louis Rams fans, saying "We're not giving them much to cheer about." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch  

• Brady Quinn officially placed on injured reserve -- ProFootballTalk.com

• St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett fined $20,000 for running onto the field to criticize the officials Sunday -- ESPN  

• Asante Samuel and Correll Buckhalter listed as doubtful to play with the Philadelphia Eagles tonight -- ProFootballTalk.com

November 26, 2008, Rumors

• Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn reportedly will sit for the rest of the season while his broken finger heals -- ESPN  

• New England Patriots could lose quarterback Matt Cassel, who is set to become a free agent after the season, the team however could use their franchise tag to limit his market value -- The Boston Globe  

• St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger required to pass a psych test following last week's concussion in order to play this week against the Miami Dolphins -- Belleville News-Democrat

• Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker's knee is swollen, making him questionable to play Sunday against the New England Patriots -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• Matt Light of the New England Patriots and Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins each fined $15,000 for their on-field scuffle during Sunday's game -- ProFootballTalk.com
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• Ahman Green placed on injured reserve by the Houston Texans with a knee injury -- Houston Chronicle

• Ryan Lilja will not return to the Indianapolis Colts this season, will remain on the injured list and undergo knee surgery -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears in court over visitation of his son; boy's mother claims that Urlacher dresses the boy in Cinderella diapers and paints the child's fingernails -- Chicago Sun-Times  

November 25, 2008, Rumors

• Shaun Alexander released by the Seattle Seahawks after just four games with the team -- ESPN  

• After entering a guilty plea to dogfighting charges in Virginia, Michael Vick is set to be released from a federal prison on July 20, 2009. Although he hopes to return to the NFL, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has made it very clear that Vick will not return to his team -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

• Matt Jones of the Jacksonville Jaguars to appear for his hearing regarding the appeal of his three-game suspension stemming from his July 2008 cocaine bust on December 4, 2008 -- NFL Network

• Rumors swirling that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb may land with the Chicago Bears next season -- Chicago Tribune

• Jacksonville Jaguars punter Adam Podlesh placed on injured reserve with a knee injury -- ProFootballTalk.com

• New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress could have worsened his hamstring injury by playing last week, sent for an MRI on Monday -- New York Daily News

• More Bill Cowher rumors floating around; Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles reportedly interested -- The Sporting News

• Brett Keisel will not play Sunday with the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New England Patriots after suffering a MCL injury last week -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips reportedly not happy to see Pacman Jones return to the team -- The Dallas Morning News

November 24, 2008, Rumors

• Despite the chanting of his name during Sunday's game, sources say former Steelers coach Bill Cowher has not been contacted by the Cleveland Browns -- The Plain Dealer

• After his halftime benching during the loss to the Baltimore Ravens, speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles will look to trade quarterback Donovan McNabb is growing, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings reportedly interested; McNabb however is stil listed as the Eagles' starter for Thursday's game -- NFL Network

• Dallas Cowboys mascot "Rowdy" reportedly banished to the locker room after the pre-game events by owner Jerry Jones after NFL executives questioned pre-arranged celebrations between Rowdy and players, specifically Terrell Owens -- Dallas Morning News

• New York Giants reportedly not in talks with their all-time leading receiver Amani Toomer, who is set to become a free agent after the season -- The Star-Ledger

• Suspensions could be coming for Matt Light of the New England Patriots and Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins stemming from the on-field scuffle that earned both players ejections from Sunday's game -- The Boston Herald

• Daunte Culpepper reportedly set to return to the Detroit Lions in 2009 as their starting quarterback -- Pro Football Weekly

• Although he may still be fired, Eagles coach Andy Reid reportedly will not step down -- NFL Network

• Despite his many troubles, Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson will return to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 -- FanHouse

• Brady Quinn upset that he was benched by the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans, saying his broken finger is a non-issue, that he's "in this game to play" -- The Plain Dealer

• Arizona Cardinals filing a complaint against the New York Giants, claiming foul that Giants listed Brandon Jacobs as probable on the injury list, but deactivated the running back 90 minutes before the game -- The Star-Ledger

• Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed breaking his own record for the longest interception return, new record stands at 108 yards -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo tearing ligaments in his left knee during Sunday's loss to the Patriots, will be out for the rest of the season -- The Miami Herald

November 23, 2008, Rumors

• Although both are listed as questionable, Tedy Bruschi and Richard Seymour will play as the New England Patriots face the Miami Dolphins -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Recently reinstated Pacman Jones is on a very short leash, must still attend intensive rehab and other outpatient counseling; any further problems, including missing a treatment session could lead to a lifetime ban from the NFL -- FanHouse

• Suspended players could be filing a lawsuit against the NFL claiming that the league knew StarCaps contained a banned substance but failed to notify players -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Cadillac Williams will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today -- FanHouse

• Buccaneers tackle Jeremy Trueblood saying there is "no winning" with the current referees, that "those guys have attitude problems" -- The Tampa Tribune

• Eric Alexander placed on injured reserve by the Patriots, Vince Redd signed in his place -- Patriots.com

• New Orleans Saints players reportedly tired of hearing the car-sales pitch from team and auto dealership owner Tom Benson, players allegedly covered several cars in human excrement -- ProFootballTalk.com

November 22, 2008, Rumors

• Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson receiving an undisclosed fine and returning to the Cincinnati Bengals -- ESPN  

• NFL announcing the official return of Pacman Jones, will return to the Dallas Cowboys practice on Monday -- ESPN  

• Kelvin Hayden expected to play with the Indianapolis Colts this week after missing six games following knee surgery -- FOX Sports

• New York Jets rookie quarterback Erik Ainge receiving a four-game suspension in relation to a substance policy violation -- ProFootballTalk.com

• New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking out about the limited camera angles on instant replay challenges, suggesting that the cameras should be in the same spot during each game -- The Boston Globe

• Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid telling his team that "jobs are on the line" in an attempt to motovate his players and staff to revive their season -- Philadelphia Inquirer

• Cadillac Williams could return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Plaxico Burress is listed as questionable and Brandon Jacobs is listed as probable as the New York Giants face the Arizona Cardinals this week -- New York Daily News

• Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards receiving a $25,000 fine stemming from illegal hits last week as the Jets played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer still hoping that he can return to the team in December -- Cincinnati Enquirer

• Rookie linebacker Spencer Larsen of the Denver Broncos earning rookie of the week honors and a fine of $5,000 for a leg whip -- The Denver Post

• Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf attending the doping hearings to defend his players Kevin and Pat Williams -- StarTribune.com

• NFL agent Greg Williams fined $35,000 and suspended for one year by the NFLPA over failing to follow a policy regarding when he is to be paid for his services -- NFLPA

• Johnathan Joseph of the Cincinnati Bengals placed on injured reserve with a foot injury -- CincinnatiBengals.com

November 21, 2008, Rumors

• Despite his reinstatement, Pacman Jones may not return to the Dallas Cowboys starting lineup right away, is expected to dress as a backup for a while -- Dallas Morning News

• Reports coming in regarding Thursday's benching of Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson, sources say he either was late to or walked out of a team meeting -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Richie Incognito telling the press that fans of the St. Louis Rams "don't know how to cheer, when to cheer" when they attend the Rams' home games -- St. Louis Post Dispatch

• Plaxico Burress of the New York Giants missing practice with a hamstring injury, still expecting to play this week -- The New York Times

• Former San Diego Chargers running back Andrew Pinnock visiting the Denver Broncos on Tuesday -- Rocky Mountain News

• Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher parachuting from 12,000 foot to land on the Titan's field for practice -- The Tennessean

• San Diego Chargers denying rumors that they are looking for a new head coach, saying that Norv Turner will return next season -- San Diego Union-Tribune

• More rumors floating around that former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is in talks with the Cleveland Browns; team reportedly offered him a contract $8 million to $9 million a year -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Viewers questioning the attire of Terrell Owens during an interview with Deion Sanders that aired during the halftime show of this week's Thursday Night Football; Owens was wearing a green t-shirt with a big eagle on it -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage admitting that he sent a profanity-laced email to one upset fan -- Scout.com

• San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz fined $20,000 by the league for his criticism of the officials and where they spotted the ball during the November 10, 2008, 49ers loss to the Arizona Cardinals -- NFL Network

November 20, 2008, Rumors

• Pacman Jones reinstated by the NFL last night, will miss two more weeks, but is allowed to return to the Dallas Cowboys on December 7, 2008 -- ESPN  

• Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson deactivated for tonight's game by the Cincinnati Bengals over an undisclosed rule violation -- ESPN  

• Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner earning praise from President Elect Barack Obama -- East Valley Tribune

• Jared Allen of the Minnesota Vikings saying he is not a "dirty player" and will not change how he plays, despite receiving his third suspension of the year, $25,000 for a hit on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers -- StarTribune.com

• Felix Jones returning to practice with the Cowboys, although not necessarily close to playing soon -- Dallas Morning News

• Cleveland Browns linebacker Willie McGinest declining to speculate on whether he will return to the league for his 16th season next year -- The Plain Dealer

• Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles talking about his ankle injury, saying that he sees progress during the week, but then is re-injured during games -- Philadelphia Inquirer

• Edgerrin James request to be released by the Arizona Cardinals was denied -- The Arizona Republic

• Turk McBride placed on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs with a shoulder and forearm injury -- The Kansas City Star

• Tom Brady purchasing 1,500 solar-powered laptops to send to poor children in Uganda as part of the One Laptop Per Child charity -- Boston Herald

• Seattle Seahawks placing defensive end Patrick Kerney on injured reserve with a shoulder injury -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer

• Brady Quinn will play this week for the Cleveland Browns despite a fracture in his right index finger -- Cleveland Browns Beat

• Deadspin reporting that Browns general manager Phil Savage sent a nasty reply to a fan via email, telling the fan to "Go root for Buffalo-f#@* you-" --Deadspin

• Greg Camarillo signing a contract extension with the Miami Dolphins worth a reported $6 million over three years -- Palm Beach Post

• MRI on Kellen Winslow Jr.'s shoulder showing a slight sprain, the Browns tight end is not expected to miss an extended amount of playing time -- ESPN  

November 19, 2008, Rumors

• Despite being a front-runner for this year's NFL MVP award, Kurt Warner has not been in talks with the Arizona Cardinals about a contract extension, the quarterback is in the last year of his three-year current contract -- The Arizona Republic

• Miles Austin of the Dallas Cowboys set to miss at least two weeks with a knee injury -- Star-Telegram

• Former Buccaneer Anthony Davis signing with the St. Louis Rams -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly the only member of the New England Patriots to have a mirror in his team locker -- Boston Herald

• Earnest Graham of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury -- PewterReport.com

• Cincinnati Bengals guard Andrew Whitworth to miss at least one game with an ankle injury -- 'Cincinnati Enquirer

• Apparently out of rage or frustration an unknown member of the Chicago Bears punched a large hole in the visitors locker room at Green Bay's Lambeau Field -- Green Bay Press-Gazette

• Jonas Jennings placed on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers with a shoulder injury -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Kellen Winslow Jr. of the Cleveland Browns set to undergo an MRI on his shoulder -- NFL Network

• Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer to miss yet another game with his elbow injury, out for Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers -- NFL Network

November 18, 2008, Rumors

• Deuce McAllister's time with the New Orleans Saints could be coming to an end very soon, regardless if he retires after the season or not -- The Times-Picayune

• According to his attorney, Pacman Jones has complated rehab and the league is expected to decide on his status this week -- Star-Telegram

• Stemming from the bad call during Sunday's Steelers-Chargers game, NFL may revise replay policies, allowing referees to view an instant replay more than once to make the correct play call -- FanHouse

• Ben Roethlisberger coming to the aid of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, saying that half of the league was not aware that a game could end in a tie -- ProFootballTalk.com

• MRI on Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants has revealed no severe injury to his knee, just swollen and sore -- The Star-Ledger

• Houston Texans were concerned that quarterback Matt Schaub's torn MCL could have sidelined him for the rest of the season, however he returned to throwing this week -- Houston Chronicle

• Adrian Wilson's hit on Matt Hasselbeck ruled legal and Wilson will not face a fine -- NFL Network

• Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams ruled out again this week as the Rams face the Chicago Bears -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Philadelphia columnist John Smallwood calling for the Eagles to fire head coach Andy Reid -- Philadelphia Daily News

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham could be out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury -- St. Petersburg Times

November 17, 2008, Rumors

• Dunta Robinson reportedly fined after missing the chartered flight with the Houston Texans to Indianapolis, claimed he has a personal issue to take care of -- Houston Chronicle

• New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel could become an unrestricted free agent after the season, Minnesota Vikings may be interested in signing him -- TwinCities.com

• NFL starting to monitor how many penalties are issued during games and how much time it takes for officials to decide on the penalty; Aim to reduce the overall lengths of each game, with referees that take too long being overlooked to officiate bigger games like the Super Bowl -- New York Post

• Philadelphia Inquirer speculating that Donovan McNabb's time with the Philadelphia Eagles may be coming to an end -- Philadelphia Inquirer

• Adrian Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals facing possibly yet another fine, this time for his hit on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck -- The Arizona Republic

• ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski telling the Cleveland Browns to not be so optimistic about young quarterback Brady Quinn, saying that it's a long process to develop a consistent quarterback in the NFL -- The Plain Dealer

• Head official Mike Pereira admitting that the referees fumbled the last second call during the Pittsburgh Steelers win over the San Diego Chargers, saying that Troy Polamalu's touchdown should have counted -- Sports Illustrated

• New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton reportedly reading Jeremy Shockey the "riot act," telling him to step up his play immediately -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Richard Berthelsen, the interim director of the NFL Players' Association, predicting a league lockout in 2011, stemming from the recent lawsuit against the union over failing to market former NFL greats -- ProFootballTalk.com

November 16, 2008, Rumors

• Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel reportedly writing letters to the Oakland Raiders to let them know he is very interested in their head coaching position -- FanHouse

• Derrick Mason cleared to play with the Baltimore Ravens this week despite suffering a dislocated shoulder -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Conflicting reports as to if the NFL ever approved the use of StarCaps, the weight loss settlement, will reportedly be argued as several players appeal their substance policy violations -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington listed as probable to play today against the Oakland Raiders, if Pennington does not play, former Michigan Wolverine Chad Henne would get his first start -- MiamiDolphins.com

• Sean Jones upset that he is not getting any playing time, claims that his knee is not injured, but the Cleveland Browns is only using that as an excuse to sit him -- The Plain Dealer

• Former New England Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins preparing to make his MMA debut -- FOX Sports

November 15, 2008, Rumors

• The New York Daily News speculating on the chances that there could be a "Big Apple showdown" at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, with the New York Jets facing the New York Giants -- New York Daily News

• Indefinite suspension of cornerback Pacman Jones reportedly could be lifted as early as next week, at which point Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would welcome him back to the team -- FanHouse

• Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie arrested for DUI Thursday, still expected to play this week against the Baltimore Ravens -- Giants Journal

• Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints ruled out this week -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Steven Jackson will not play with the St. Louis Rams Sunday, will not travel with the team -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Cadillac Williams not ready to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Bucs Report

• Nine-time Pro Bowler John Lynch reportedly retiring -- FOX Sports

November 14, 2008, Rumors

• Convicted felon Michael Vick expecting to be reinstated to the NFL when he is released from prison -- Sporting News

• Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby saying he is still not 100% recovered from his hamstring and ankle injuries -- Journal Sentinel

• Chris Chambers participating in practice with the San Diego Chargers for the first time since early October -- North County Times

• Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey "making progress" on his groin injury, uncertain to play this week -- The Denver Post

• Despite his season-ending injury, Javon Walker of the Oakland Raiders set to receive a $5 million bonus in March -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Pacman Jones being sued by his lawyers for $23,000 in legal fees he allegedly owes -- TMZ.com

• Rookie Darren McFadden to play this week with the Oakland Raiders -- Sacramento Bee

• Kyle Orton will start this week as the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers -- Chicago Sun-Times

• San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams -- San Francisco Chronicle

• Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell could see a contract extension soon -- The Washington Post

• Brandon Lloyd of the Chicago Bears could be on his way out -- Chicago Tribune

November 13, 2008, Rumors

• Former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick refusing to answer questions as to if he is interested in joining the Detroit Lions front office -- The Grand Rapids Press

• Quarterback Gus Frerotte denying rumors that he is not getting along with his Minnesota Vikings teammates -- TwinCities.com

• Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Felix Jones hoping to return from his hamstring injury this week, however he has not returned to practice as of Wednesday -- Star-Telegram.com

• Steven Jackson back to practice with the St. Louis Rams, will be evaluated as to his status for this week's game -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• New Orleans Saints star running back Reggie Bush practicing with the team, still uncertain to play this week -- The Times-Picayune

• Adalius Thomas of the New England Patriots undergoing surgery on his broken arm, small chance that he may return later in the season -- The Boston Globe

• A.J. Hawk could replace injured linebacker Nick Barnett this week for the Green Bay Packers -- Journal Sentinel

• Derrick Mason hoping to play with the Baltimore Ravens this week despite his dislocated shoulder -- Carroll County Times

• Disgruntled Cincinnati Bengals fans creating the "WhoDey Revolution" and renting billboards asking the team to hire a general manager -- Yahoo! Sports

• Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton participating in a limited practice with hopes to play this week -- Daily Herald

• Conflicting reports as to the status of Marvel Smith of the Pittsburgh Steelers, early reports state that offensive lineman will need season-ending back surgery, however head coach Mike Tomlin is saying that Smith would play this weekend -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Warren Sapp calling former teammate Keyshawn Johnson "a bitch" -- NFL Network

• Former Buccaneer Michael Bennett claimed off of waivers by the San Diego Chargers -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Justin Miller, who was waived by the New York Jets, picked up by the Oakland Raiders -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Roy Williams calling out his former team, projecting that the Detroit Lions will have a winless season this year -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Kansas City Chiefs signing defensive end Jason Babin -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Derek Hagan reportedly worked out with both the Lions and Buccaneers on Tuesday -- StarTribune.com

November 12, 2008, Rumors

• Injured Chris McAlister may not return to the Baltimore Ravens next season, reportedly "not meshing well with the new regime by violating team rules" -- Carroll County Times

• New York Giants rumored to be discussing the fate of Derrick Ward and Brandon Jacobs, will likely keep one and drop the other -- New York Post

• Tom Brady returning to the New England Patriots for conditioning, trying to overcome stiffness that developed in his knee after surgery and a staph infection -- Boston Herald

• Clinton Portis of the Washington Redskins telling the press that he has a sprained MCL, hopes to return to play within a few says, but average recovery time of the injury is three-to-four weeks -- Washington Times

• Running back Cadillac Williams acivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to speculation that Michael Bennett could be on his way out -- The Tampa Tribune

• Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker fitted with a shoulder harness, could return to the field this weekend -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• Nick Barnett of the Green Bay Packers out for the rest of the season with an ACL tear -- Wisconsin State Journal

November 11, 2008, Rumors

• Sidelined quarterback Alex Smith could play for the San Francisco 49ers again next season, but would have to take a pay cut -- San Francisco Chronicle

• Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp demoted from play-calling duties, responsibility will go to newly installed head coach Tom Cable -- Oakland Tribune

• Denver Broncos signing tailback Tatum Bell -- The Denver Post

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden denying rumors that he may be interested in the head coaching vacancy with the Tennessee Volunteers -- St. Petersburg Times

• Seattle Seahawks releasing wide receiver Keary Colbert -- ProFootballTalk.com

• Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck confirmed to start this week as the Seattle Seahawks face the Arizona Cardinals -- ESPN  

• Pittsburgh Steelers waive linebacker Donovan Woods, sign cornerback Fernando Bryant -- ProFootballTalk.com

• NFl Players' Union ordered to pay $7.1 million to retired players from a lawsuit filed stating the the union did not properly market the former players, citing the nameless players in the Madden NFL video games that bear a striking resemblance to the former greats -- SI.com  

• NFL rescinding the $20,000 fine given to Randy Moss of the New England Patriots after they reviewed his comments about "iffy calls" -- Yahoo! Sports

• San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary blaming the officials for the last minute confusion as the 49ers fell to the Arizona Cardinals Monday -- SI.com  

November 10, 2008, Rumors

• Kenechi Udeze of the Minnesota Vikings, who is not playing this season while undergoing treatment for leukemia, planning to return to the team next year -- TwinCities.com

• Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton hoping to return from his ankle injury to play next week against the Green Bay Packers -- Chicago Tribune

• Safety Roy Williams upset that he has only been used in three plays since joining the Dallas Cowboys in October -- ProFootballWeekly.com

• Charles Gordon of the Minnesota Vikings suffering a gruesome ankle injury during Sunday's game -- ProFootballTalk.com  

• Randy Moss of the New England Patriots fined $20,000 for comments about "iffy calls" during their November 2, 2008, loss to the Indianapolis Colts -- Boston Herald

• Marc Bulger could be losing his starting quarterback position with the St. Louis Rams -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Adalius Thomas of the New England Patriots out for the rest of the season after breaking his arm Sunday --