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• September of 2008 provided many rumors, firings, suspensions and arrests across the National Football League. Perhaps the most notable happenings were the firings of Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin, St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan and Detroit Lions President Matt Millen.

  For the most up to date rumors, gossip and news, be sure to check out our main NFL Rumors page!

• Fast Facts

  1. NFL founded in 1920
  2. Players compete within 32 teams, eight divisions and two conferences
  3. 2008 NFL salary cap: $116 per teamESPN.com: NFL salary cap rising by $7 million for 2008 season
  4. League began testing for banned substances in 1987CBS News: NFL Steroid Policy 'Not Perfect'

• Top September 2008 NFL Rumors

  Eric Smith of the New York Jets suspended for one game and fined $50,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals

  Injured New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady schedules surgery in Los Angeles

  Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Tony Mandarich admits to steroid use

  New York Giants running back Danny Ware arrested following the Alabama Georgia game

  NFL to investigate two incidents where restraining orders were filed against Plaxico Burress

  Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $25,000 by the league for public criticism of referee Ed Hochuli

  Gold medal-winning Olympic sprinter Mary Wineberg has challenged Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ocho Cinco to a footrace

  Former NFL defensive tackle Warren Sapp reportedly acting like a "man-diva" on the set of Dancing with the Stars

  Bench warrant has been issued for Jason Shirley of the Cincinnati Bengals for failing to appear at his drunk driving trial

  Former Pro Bowler Frank Wycheck considering donating his brain to Boston University

  Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett reportedly dating Playboy Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson

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