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Bruschi may sit out '05 season
March 23
Boston Globe: "For the first time since his rookie season, Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi has retained the services of an agent to represent him, and they are discussing the possibility of Bruschi sitting out the 2005 season for health reasons, similar to the way Carolina linebacker Mark Fields sat out 2003 after being diagnosed with cancer."


Return to NFL up to Ricky, coach says
March 23
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel: "Calling it a 'work in progress,' coach Nick Saban said Tuesday that he has spoken with retired tailback Ricky Williams about returning to the Dolphins."


Del Rio OK with Darius
March 23
Florida Times-Union (registration required): "Coach Jack Del Rio said Tuesday he's prepared to welcome safety Donovin Darius back to the Jaguars."


Without an Extension, Gardner Is Hard to Move
March 23
Washington Post (registration required): "The Washington Redskins' goal of trading wide receiver Rod Gardner has been delayed, sources familiar with the situation said, for the opposite reason that dealing wideout Laveranues Coles became protracted: Gardner has declined to reach an extension agreement with prospective bidders."


Redskins await word from Brown
March 23
Washington Times: "The Washington Redskins expect to learn today or tomorrow whether they will land free agent defensive end Courtney Brown."


A dubious theory on Law
March 23
Boston Globe: "According to a report on CBS SportsLine, the Poston brothers have told NFL teams they have a standing offer of four years and $26 million for Ty Law to return to New England next season, but sources within the Patriot organization flatly deny that."


Herndon turns corner
March 23
Denver Post: "When cornerback Kelly Herndon got the news he had been expecting the past five days, one of his first thoughts was to go back to Dove Valley. Even though he is all but a Seattle Seahawk now, Herndon wanted to return to the Broncos and his NFL roots to say thanks."


Roethlisberger getting head start on 2005 season
March 23
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Roethlisberger is back setting new standards. He has been working out and studying for the past month at the Steelers' UPMC facility, far earlier than anyone can remember any of their previous quarterbacks."


Eli's Dad Has Faith In Giants
March 23
New York Post: "Truth be told, Eli Manning's rookie season was so tough that, at times, even his dad couldn't watch."


Bus: Plax may catch flak
March 23
New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers: "Jerome Bettis knows Plaxico Burress and knows all about Tom Coughlin. He predicts it will be a relationship with issues."


For Trotter, home is where his heart was
March 23
Philadelphia Inquirer (registration required): "Like Vermeil, Lewis wanted Trotter to join his team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to be the focal point of the defense. But like Vermeil, Lewis quickly discovered where Trotter really wanted to play. In Philadelphia."


Emmitt retires as a Cowboy
March 23
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (registration required): "Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time rushing king and arguably the greatest player in Cowboys history, has officially retired."


Personal issues lead to LB's release
March 23
Florida Times-Union (registration required): "Linebacker Tommy Hendricks, who was arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Clay County last week for violating a restraining order taken out by his former wife, was released by the Jaguars on Tuesday."


Pats need Pioli's best
March 23
Boston Herald: "Like the team he helped build, Scott Pioli successfully defended his title. The Patriots vice president of player personnel won the George Young NFL Executive of the Year award for the second straight season yesterday. "


CBS, Fox may split NFL Sunday nights in 2006
March 23
USA Today: "If Monday Night Football moves to ESPN from ABC in the new NFL TV contracts starting in 2006, the league is considering splitting the Sunday night package between CBS and Fox, according to two sports TV executives, one of whom is involved in the negotiations."