April 2016 - Football Wiretap

Colts Sign Stevan Ridley
Stevan Ridley played in eight games for the Jets in 2015, rushing 36 times for 90 yards and four receptions.

RealGM Staff Report

Broncos Appear Likely To Name Trevor Siemian Starting QB
Trevor Siemian looked composed and comfortable running the team as he finished a workmanlike 10-of-17 for 122 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

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Tony Romo Out 6-10 Weeks With Broken Bone In Back
Tony Romo underwent an MRI on Friday.

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Jared Cook Establishing Rapport With Aaron Rodgers
The Packers gave Jared Cook a $2.75 million in a one-year contract because they think he can add a down-the-field dimension to their offense

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Kaepernick Declines To Stand For Anthem To Protest Racial Oppression
Colin Kaepernick sat on the team's bench Friday night during the anthem.

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Browns Sought 2nd Round Pick For Josh Gordon
Josh Gordon said Tuesday he doesn't want to be traded.

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Browns Trade Barkevious Mingo To Patriots
The Browns have traded Barkevious Mingo to the Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick in 2017.

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Antonio Gates: Chargers Will Welcome Joey Bosa Back 'With Open Arms'
The Chargers and Joey Bosa remain engaged in a contract standoff, but that doesn't mean the rookie's teammates don't want to see him on the field.

Jeremy Bergman/NFL

Tom Brady Will Reportedly Play In Friday's Preseason Game
It is unknown if Tom Brady or Jimmy Garoppolo will start the game at this point.

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Ezekiel Elliott Videotaped Visiting Pot Dispensary
Jerry Jones was not pleased to see a video on TMZ that appeared to show Ezekiel Elliott at a marijuana dispensary hours before the rookie running back was set to make his preseason debut.

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Two Las Vegas Sites Preferred For Possible NFL Stadium
Supporters of a proposed NFL stadium have whittled their list to two sites just west of the Las Vegas Strip and will refuse to accept any less than $750 million in public funding toward the project.

Associated Press

Dorial Green-Beckham To See First-Team Action With Eagles
Dorial Green-Beckham will have a chance to climb up the depth chart when he sees first-team action with the Eagles in their Saturday preseason game with the Colts.

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Rob Gronkowski Takes Issue With Cowboys Using 'Do Your Job' Slogan
The Patriots registered for three trademarks around the time of the 2014 Super Bowl, when Bill Belichick often used the phrase "Do Your Job."

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Jets Name Geno Smith No. 2 QB For Third Preseason Game
Geno Smith is in competition with Bryce Petty for the reserve role.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

CFL Commissioner Would Welcome Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel would have to assure the league that he would be an appropriate fit for its culture.

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

Mark Sanchez Showcases Guitar Skills Near Santa Monica Pier
Mark Sanchez is in the middle of the preseason right now with the Broncos but he joined DraftKings in Santa Monica earlier this summer to display his skills as a (pretty good) guitar player.

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Patriots Trade Bryan Stork To Washington
Bryan Stork started 17 games at center for the Patriots over the past two seasons.

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John Mara 'Comfortable' With Decision To Re-Sign Josh Brown
John Mara said domestic violence is not a "black or white" issue.

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Chargers Pull 'Best Offer' To Joey Bosa
The Chargers said Joey Bosa rejected the offer on Wednesday.

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Marshawn Lynch Working With Cal As Scout-Team Running Back
Marshawn Lynch retired from the NFL this offseason.

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Breshad Perriman: I'll Be 'Worth The Wait'
Breshad Perriman completed his first real training camp practice of the season on Tuesday after nearly blowing out his knee in June.

Conor Orr/NFL

Browns May Have Floated Out Josh Gordon Rumors To Increase Interest
It was reported on Tuesday that the Browns have fielded trade offers for Josh Gordon, but another report indicates that the club may have planted the story because they are considering dealing the wid

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Karlos Williams Visits With Jets
Karlos Williams wasn't selected off waivers, but he is drawing interest as a free agent.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Fans Boo As Buccaneers Rookie Kicker Struggles
Roberto Aguayo struggled during Tuesday's joint practice with the Browns, going 3-for-6 on field goal attempts.

Jenna Laine/ESPN

Tom Brady Returns To Practice After Slicing Thumb, Personal Absence
Tom Brady returned to the team Tuesday from an excused personal absence, telling reporters he "had to take care of something" without divulging what it was.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Browns Receiving Significant Trade Interest On Josh Gordon
Cleveland has tried to establish an environment in which Gordon could thrive, and many around the league believe that first-year head coach Hue Jackson is the right coach for him.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Dez Bryant Suffers Concussion In Practice
In two preseason games, Dez Bryant has four catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Joe Haden: Josh Gordon 'Looks The Exact Same'
Josh Gordon is practicing with the first-team offense of the Browns and showing flashes of the talent that allowed him to lead the NFL in receiving three years ago.

Mary Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Three Players To Meet With NFL About Al Jazeera Report
James Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers have agreed to meet with the NFL regarding performance-enhancing drug allegations stemming from a December report by Al Jazeera America.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Russell Wilson Moved Wedding Due To North Carolina Law
Russell Wilson and singer Ciara initially planned to get married in North Carolina but changed locations because of the state's transgender bathroom law, according to the couple's wedding planner.

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