Bill Romanowski

Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski is a new minority owner and sponsor of Swan Racing, a single-car team in NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Series, the team said Thursday. Swan Racing, majority owned by Brandon Davis, plans to enter next month's season-opening Daytona 500 with two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip behind the wheel. David Stremme then will take over the team's No. 30 Toyota for the rest of the season. Waltrip also is a co-owner of his own NASCAR team. Romanowski, who appeared in five Super Bowls, played 16 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.

Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski is a new minority owner and sponsor of Swan Racing, a single-car team in NASCAR's premier Sprint Cup Series, the team said Thursday. Swan Racing, majority owned by Brandon Davis, plans to enter next month's season-opening Daytona 500 with two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip behind the wheel. David Stremme then will take over the team's No. 30 Toyota for the rest of the season. Waltrip also is a co-owner of his own NASCAR team. Romanowski, who appeared in five Super Bowls, played 16 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski was fined $20,000 by the NFL on Wednesday for a hit that broke the jaw of Carolina Panther quarterback Kerry Collins. The league said Romanowski was being cited for "ramming Collins in the neck, chin and face area with his helmet in a manner that has been a point of emphasis by officials and prohibited since the beginning of the 1995 season."

Former NFL receiver Cris Carter says he put "bounties" on opposing players when he played in the league. Carter made the admission Tuesday night on "Hill and Schlereth," a show on ESPN Radio. "I put bounties on guys," Carter said. "If a guy tries to take me out, a guy takes a cheap shot on me? I put a bounty on him right now!" Carter said the big difference between what he did and what the New Orleans Saints did in their bounty system is that Carter didn't want opponents injured.

You keep waiting for someone to press the point, asking someone like Johnnie Cochran to defend Denver linebacker Bill Romanowski in a Saturday night 11th-hour commitment hearing, a la "Miracle on 34th Street." The guy appears deranged, acts deranged--it's all there on videotape week after week--and if you're playing for the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, you probably want to go home after the game with your head still attached.

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski has been charged with using diet drugs prescribed for his wife and a friend. The four felony charges were announced Wednesday at the team's training camp in a case that dates to 1998 and also includes Romanowski's wife, Julie. Bill Romanowski could receive between two and nine years in prison if convicted on all four charges, although probation would also be possible.

Denver linebacker Bill Romanowski was fined $7,500 by the NFL for spitting in the face of San Francisco wide receiver J.J. Stokes in the Bronco-49er game. Romanowski said he has tried, but failed, to contact Stokes to apologize to him. * A decision on the availability of Denver running back Terrell Davis probably won't be made until just before kickoff for Sunday's game against San Diego.

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski's wife pleaded not guilty in Castle Rock, Colo., to charges she fraudulently obtained a prescription diet drug for him. Douglas County District Judge Thomas Curry scheduled a four-day jury trial in March for Julie Romanowski, who was charged last year. Each of the eight felony counts against her is punishable by one to three years in prison and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000.

San Diego strong safety Rodney Harrison is not happy that he was fined $10,000 for leveling Kansas City receiver Andre Rison while Denver linebacker Bill Romanowski was fined $7,500 for spitting in the face of San Francisco receiver J.J. Stokes. "It's ridiculous," Harrison said Friday. "If you can be fined $10,000 for hitting somebody, and then you let a guy get away with spitting in someone's face . . . [that's] absolutely degrading.

Former NFL receiver Cris Carter says he put "bounties" on opposing players when he played in the league. Carter made the admission Tuesday night on "Hill and Schlereth," a show on ESPN Radio. "I put bounties on guys," Carter said. "If a guy tries to take me out, a guy takes a cheap shot on me? I put a bounty on him right now!" Carter said the big difference between what he did and what the New Orleans Saints did in their bounty system is that Carter didn't want opponents injured.

Bill Romanowski used steroids and human growth hormone supplied by Victor Conte, the former NFL linebacker tells CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview to be broadcast Sunday. Romanowski said he took illegal steroids for a two-year period starting in 2001 and got them from Conte, the former head of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, which has been at the center of a steroid controversy in several sports. "I took [human growth hormone] for a brief period and ...

An Oakland jury ordered former Raider linebacker Bill Romanowski to pay ex-teammate Marcus Williams $340,000 in damages Tuesday for smashing the tight end's face with a punch during a practice drill in 2003. Williams had been seeking millions of dollars in damages for the Aug. 24, 2003, attack, saying it broke his left eye socket, shortened his memory, gave him double vision and depression, and ended his career after less than two seasons.

Oakland Raider linebacker Bill Romanowski was put on injured reserve Thursday night, ending his season. The 37-year-old Romanowski sat out the last four games after a series of concussions earlier in the season sidelined the 16-year veteran. He will remain with the Raiders for the rest of the season as a defensive advisor, Coach Bill Callahan said. "I don't think there's been a more dominant player than Bill at that position," Callahan said.

Oakland Raider linebacker Bill Romanowski was sued Thursday by teammate Marcus Williams, seriously injured when they fought during practice. The suit, filed in Alameda County court, seeks unspecified damages for alleged battery, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Romanowski instigated the fight Aug. 24 when he ripped off Williams' helmet and punched him in the face, breaking a bone around his left eye.

Oakland Raider linebacker Bill Romanowski was suspended from Monday's practice and fined an undisclosed amount after punching and seriously injuring teammate Marcus Williams during a fight in practice a day earlier at Alameda, Calif. Williams' left orbital bone was broken and his nose was injured, according to Coach Bill Callahan. The seldom-used backup tight end will be out at least four weeks.

Bill Romanowski carries a toolbox filled with pills and potions, powders and lotions. He carries a jug of clear liquid. It has his name and number painted on the outside. Romanowski says he uses supplements and nutritional additives, all legal, so his 36-year-old body will be able to withstand massive punishment.

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski was acquitted Friday on charges of illegally obtaining prescription diet pills. Romanowski, 35, was accused of obtaining phentermine from prescriptions written for his wife and two other people during the 1998 NFL season. Investigators said Romanowski used phentermine, a drug that is not banned by the NFL, to enhance his play.

Bill Romanowski used steroids and human growth hormone supplied by Victor Conte, the former NFL linebacker tells CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview to be broadcast Sunday. Romanowski said he took illegal steroids for a two-year period starting in 2001 and got them from Conte, the former head of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, which has been at the center of a steroid controversy in several sports. "I took [human growth hormone] for a brief period and ...

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski was acquitted Friday on charges of illegally obtaining prescription diet pills. Romanowski, 35, was accused of obtaining phentermine from prescriptions written for his wife and two other people during the 1998 NFL season. Investigators said Romanowski used phentermine, a drug that is not banned by the NFL, to enhance his play.

Denver Bronco linebacker Bill Romanowski's wife pleaded not guilty in Castle Rock, Colo., to charges she fraudulently obtained a prescription diet drug for him. Douglas County District Judge Thomas Curry scheduled a four-day jury trial in March for Julie Romanowski, who was charged last year. Each of the eight felony counts against her is punishable by one to three years in prison and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000.