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- NFL founded in 1920
- League consists of 32 teams, eight divisions and two conferences
- 2008 NFL salary cap: $116 million per teamESPN.com: NFL salary cap rising by $7 million for 2008 season
- League began testing for banned substances in 1987CBS News: NFL Steroid Policy 'Not Perfect'
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As the 2008 National Football League season closed and the post-season heated up, In January of 2009. the NFL rumor mill turned to speculation over player moves and coaching changes for the 2009 season.
Among the rumors came speculation if quarterbacks Brett Favre and Kurt Warner would return to play another season, as well as thoughts as to if teams will take a chance on troublemakers Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress.
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Notable January 2009 NFL Rumors
Much speculation as to if Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will retire after Super Bowl XLIIIBrandon Jacobs blaming troublemaker Plaxico Burress for the New York Giants performance in the post season, saying "If we have Plax on our team, we go 15-1 and we win the Super Bowl"
Rumors swirling that the Minnesota Vikings may try to sign Brett Favre, should he decide to play another season in the league
LaDainian Tomlinson telling the press that he may be willing to take a pay cut to stay with the San Diego Chargers, saying "Anything is negotiable"
Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys to get his own reality TV show, The Terrell Owens Project, which will begin filming soon and air on VH1
Rumors swirling that the San Francisco 49ers may look to sign Michael Vick
Super Bowl XLIII quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals Kurt Warner will become a free agent after the Super Bowl and will reportedly explore all options, including signing with the Chicago Bears
Leroy Hill of the Seattle Seahawks arrested for possession of marijuana in Atlanta
Rumors swirling that Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley is being seriously considered as the next head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs firing head coach Herman Edwards; conflicting reports stating that Mike Shanahan could replace Edwards
Tom Brady speaking to a Toronto radio station Wednesday, saying the recovery on his injured knee is going really well
Former NFL star Michael Irvin getting his own reality show on Spike; show will feature 12 contestants fighting for a chance to join the Dallas Cowboys training camp next summer
Seattle Seahawks to offer big bucks in an attempt to sign defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth from the Tennessee Titans
New York Jets reportedly offering Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Rex Ryan a four-year contract to become the team's new head coach
Rumors swirling that Bill Cowher may become the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma arrested in Miami for reckless driving and resisting arrest
After being announced as the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raheem Morris telling the press that fired head coach Jon Gruden "took the fall for all of us"
Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy announcing his retirement
ESPN reporting that Josh McDaniels has reached an agreement to coach the Denver Broncos
Pacman Jones giving an interview to CBS yesterday, talking about how he thinks he will be back in the NFL next season, possibly with the Dallas Cowboys, and how he "likeded the scrip clubs"
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NFL Rumors January 2009 Questions
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Whos going to win the 2009 NFL Playoffs? 5 AnswersI love football questions. Frankly, I know who will win the super bowl. I knew when they were 4-8 and I know even more now that they've made the playoffs. Th... read more -
Why will or why won't the New England Patriots win the Super Bowl in the 2009 NFL season? 3 AnswersI feel that Tom Brady taking a year off will be the major factor why this Patriots team will NOT win the Super Bowl. Their are alot of AFC teams that got bette... read more -
NFL Week 1 Picks Contest! 30 AnswersThursday, September 10, 2009 Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers winner: Steelers Sunday, September 13, 2009 Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons winner: F... read more -
Why was Debra Ryan arrested in January 2009? 2 AnswersYep, that is what the New York Times is saying. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/business/15bayou.html?ref=business "Judge Kenneth M. Karas of Federal District... read more
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NFL Rumors Archives
January 23, 2009, Rumors
- Kansas City Chiefs firing head coach Herman Edwards; conflicting reports stating that Mike Shanahan could replace Edwards -- ESPN
- New York Jets and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer agreeing on a contract extension, ending speculation as to if he would stay with the team under new coach Rex Ryan -- NJ.com
- According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, the New England Patriots are favored to win Super Bowl XLIV -- Bloomberg.com
- Matt Cassel talking to ESPN News about being a backup to Tom Brady, saying "This is Tom's team... He's been such a mentor for me that I would say, 'No, there is no quarterback competition.' But I've learned so many things from Tom, and hopefully it'll help me in my career" -- ESPN
- Recently hired New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is eager to talk to Brett Favre as to his plans next season -- The New York Times
- Despite missing the NFC Championship Game with a left arm injury, Travis LaBoy of the Arizona Cardinals saying "There's no way I'm missing this next game" referring to Super Bowl XLIII -- Arizona Republic
- Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley expected to replace Herman Edwards as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, however the team will not fire Edwards until Haley officially accepts the job, which can not technically be offered to him until after Super Bowl XLIII -- Philadelphia Daily News
- Fans outraged that the military color guard that will participate in the opening of the Super Bowl, will not be permitted to stay and watch the game; per policy, they will be housed in a separate location where they can watch the game on televisions while enjoying food and beverages -- ProFootballTalk.com
- Death of former offensive lineman Shane Dronett has been ruled a suicide, Dronett was found dead in his Atlanta-area home Wednesday morning -- Beaumont Enterprise
- San Francisco 49ers signing free agent cornerback Jimmy Williams -- San Jose Mercury News
- New England Patriots debuting their 50th anniversary logo, which will be added to their uniforms next season -- Bleacher Report
