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- NFL founded in 1920
- Players compete within 32 teams, eight divisions and two conferences
- 2008 NFL salary cap: $116 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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During the second month of the 2008 National Football League season, October, numerous players were suspended, injured and released. A handful of players were busted for illegal substances, both on and off the field, including possession of marijuana, cocaine and positive tests for diuretics. Players also saw a unique coaching tactic as San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary dropped his pants during his half time speech.
For the most up to date rumors, gossip and news, be sure to check out our main NFL Rumors page!
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Top October 2008 NFL Rumors
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker sharing that he dressed as human excrement for Halloween one year, complete with cornTravis Henry pleading not guilty to recent federal cocaine trafficking charges
Vince Wilfork of the New England Patriots fined $35,000 for his hit on Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian saying that he called the NFL substance hot line several times to inquire about the legality of specific supplements, with no answer
Arizona Cardinals could be looking to trade quarterback Matt Leinart
Dallas Cowboys could reportedly switch quarterbacks, from Brad Johnson to Brooks Bollinger
Brett Favre's wife, Deanna, telling ESPN that she is partially responsible for Farve's six touchdowns this season against the Arizona Cardinals
Don Maynard and Joe Namath publicly criticizing the New York Jets and head coach Eric Mangini
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may be done for the season, rumors floating that Palmer's elbow injury may require Tommy John surgery
Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers busted with marijuana in Pittsburgh
NFL Players Association "concerned" about staph infections after reports of Peyton Manning and Kellen Winslow being treated this month
T.J. Houshmandzadeh "embarrassed to go out in public" after the Bengals poor start to the season
Barack Obama and Rick Reilly of ESPN partner up for week six of fantasy football, finish in the top 81.2 percentile
Chad Ocho Cinco will keep Johnson on the back of his jersey this season, as changing mid-season would be too costly
Tom Brady undergoing a third surgery in relation to his ACL injury, if the infection persists, it could lead to another ACL replacement surgery
Brett Favre finally admitting that he spoke to Lions president Matt Millen, however claiming that he was not sabotaging the packers, just an average conversation
Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. explaining his recent hospitalization, stating he had a staph infection, which he contracted at a Cleveland Browns facility, and it was the team's choice to keep the specific illness private
Suspended Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones reportedly entered a rehab facility in the Dallas area following an incident at the Joule Hotel
Washington Redskins sign Shaun Alexander
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger and may miss four weeks
Daunte Culpepper denying rumors that he would come out of retirement to join the Detroit Lions
New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre, known as a prankster, reportedly placed a dead animal in the locker of teammate Eric Barton
Almost 2,100 former NFL players filing suit against the NFL Players' Association regarding claims that the union instructed Electronic Arts to 'scramble' the likenesses of the players in their video games, so EA would not have to pay royalties to the players
O.J. Simpson found guilty on all armed robbery charges, could spend the rest of his life in prison; Simpson's lawyer called the verdict "payback"
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis accuses New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick of tampering with Randy Moss in 2007, Belichick denies all allegations
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NFL Rumors October 2008 Questions
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What were the top Mahalo pages of November, 2008? Find out here! 14 AnswersHere's the ones I'd like to give a shot at: Turkey Cooking Times Free Printable Twilight Items Twilight Coloring Pages Dora Coloring Pages read more
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October 25, 2008, Rumors
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may be done for the season, rumors floating that Palmer's elbow injury may require Tommy John surgery -- ESPN
- Cleveland Browns saying that Kellen Winslow Jr. verbally abused their public relations person, which led in part to his suspension -- The Plain Dealer
- Running back Steven Jackson to be a game-time decision this week as the St. Louis Rams take on the New England Patriots -- NFL Network
- Miami Dolphins place cornerback Michael Lehan on injured reserve -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Pittsburgh Steelers to be without Willie Parker, Aaron Smith, Marvel Smith and Santonio Holmes this week -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Ryan Kalil and Jeff Otah to be out Sunday for the Carolina Panthers -- Charlotte Observer
- Arizona Cardinals rule out Leonard Pope for this week's game against the Panthers, Aaron Francisco and Anquan Boldin listed as questionable -- The Arizona Republic
- Jamie Winborn, Michael Pittman and Ryan Harris of the Denver Broncos each fined $5,000 for penalties given during Monday's loss to the New England Patriots -- The Denver Post
- Lofa Tatupu to play this week with the Seattle Seahawks despite suffering a concussion last week -- The Seattle Times
- Charles Grant added to the list of New Orleans Saints players that are facing a suspension in relation to the league's substance abuse policy, all slated to play this week however -- The Times-Picayune
- Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson fined $10,000 for his bongo-drum touchdown celebration -- NFL Network
- Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor reportedly 60% healed from his calf surgery, said to undergo another small procedure soon -- The Washington Times
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October 13, 2008, Rumors
- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger and may miss four weeks -- ESPN
- Chris Perry may be benched by the Cincinnati Bengals so Cedric Benson or Kenny Watson can play -- Dayton Daily News
- Detroit Lions management refusing to speak about quarterback Jon Kitna's health and when he might return, creating rumors that Kitna may be traded to Dallas or San Francisco -- MLive.com
- NFL trade deadline expected to be quiet, although the Miami Dolphins may look to trade quarterback John Beck and the Lions may try to deal wide receiver Shaun McDonald -- NFL Network
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia to start his second consecutive game Sunday -- St. Petersburg Times
- Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden listed finding another fullback his first priority -- Tampa Tribune
- Mat McBriar, kicker for the Cowboys, undergoing an MRI on his knee today -- ESPN
- Felix Jones, also of the Cowboys, could miss at least two weeks with a strained hamstring -- True Blue
- Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards returns to practice, plans to play Sunday -- SportingNews.com
- Washington Redskins looking to add a new punter this week -- Washington Times
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