April 2017 - Football Wiretap

49ers Not Expecting To Convert Raiders' Fans
The 49ers will be the lone franchise in the Bay Area for the third time in their history.

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NFL Has Received $5 Billion In Public Money In Past 23 Years
As recently as 2009, the NFL opposed legalized sports betting in Delaware in part because they feared every official's bad call would be questioned.

Les Carpenter/The Guardian

Tom Brady Considering Playing Until He's 46
Tom Brady turns 40 on Aug. 3, and the question of how much longer he'll play has been widely discussed and analyzed.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Owners Approve Raiders' Relocation To Las Vegas 31-1
The Raiders will continue to play in Oakland in 2017 and 2018 before likely finding a temporary venue for 2019.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Washington Won't Hire New GM Until After Draft
Bruce Allen said the dismissal of Scot McCloughan as general manager of Washington was not over a power struggle.

John Keim/ESPN

Bengals Release Rey Maualuga
Rey Maualuga, 30, was entering the last season of his contract and was due $3.6 million in salary and bonuses.

Katherine Terrell/ESPN

Adrian Peterson 'In No Rush' To Sign In Free Agency
Adrian Peterson is reportedly seeking more than $8 million in the first year.

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Oakland Presents Revised Plan For $1.3 Billion Stadium
Under the city's plan, a new home for the Raiders would be built on a 55-acre parcel on the southern edge of where their current home sits.

Jim Trotter/ESPN

CBS Pursuing Tony Romo
Tony Romo remains in a holding pattern regarding his future as a player but he could also decide to retire.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Richard Sherman Believes Colin Kaepernick Being Blackballed
Richard Sherman spoke of how many inferior quarterbacks have been easily signed yet Colin Kaepernick is still waiting to receive interest.

Sheil Kapadia/ESPN

Mark Sanchez Signs With Bears
Last season with the Cowboys, Mark Sanchez saw action in two contests throwing for 93 yards passing on 10-of-18 attempts.

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Packers Considered Meeting With Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson remains a free agent as he continues to seek a major contract.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Colts Release Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones played in just 17 games over the three years due to injury and a four-game PED suspension.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Jonathan Stewart Signs Extension With Panthers Through 2018
Jonathan Stewart was scheduled to count $8,250,000 against the salary cap this season.

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Bears To Hold Private Workout With DeShone Kizer
The Bears signed Mike Glennon in the offseason but he's considered a bridge quarterback.

Dan Parr/NFL.com

Roger Goodell Has 'Felt Increased Commercialization' Of NFL
The NFL is working on improving the experience of television viewers, which could include decreasing the number of in-house promos run by the networks during the telecast.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

ESPN Decided Adam Schefter Should Stop Driving To Maximize Reporting
Producer Seth Markman thought Adam Schefter should be freed up to call and text at all times so he could break as many stories as possible without the danger of texting while driving.

Tim Rohan/Sports Illustrated

Johnny Manziel Receiving Interest From Saints
Johnny Manziel and Sean Payton were spotted having breakfast together during Super Bowl week.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Jaguars Sign Mychal Rivera
The Jaguars have signed Mychal Rivera, who will fill the void left behind by Julius Thomas at tight end.

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Packers Agree To Re-Sign Christine Michael
The Packers claimed Christine Michael off waivers on Nov. 16 in the wake of numerous running back injuries.

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Latavius Murray Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Latavius Murray, who signed a three-year deal with the Vikings last week, underwent ankle surgery on Wednesday.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Raiders' Relocation Vote Expected Next Week
NFL owners are expected to vote at next week's meetings whether to approve the Raiders' relocation to las Vegas.

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Kamar Aiken Signs One-Year Deal With Colts
Kamar Aiken led the Ravens with 75 catches for 944 yards and five touchdowns in 2015.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Reuben Foster Taken Off Draft Board Of Team With Top-15 Pick
At least one NFL team has removed Reuben Foster from their draft board in the wake of a heated argument between the Alabama linebacker and a hospital worker at the Scouting Combine.

Chase Goodbread/NFL

Dolphins, Kiko Alonso Agree Upon Four-Year Extension
The linebacker led the Dolphins with 115 tackles last season.

James Walker/ESPN

Solomon Thomas Goes To 49ers At No. 2 In Half Of Major Mock Drafts
Solomon Thomas had 8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss last season, including a sack in the Sun Bowl.

Daniel Mano/San Jose Mercury News

Cam Newton To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Cam Newton will undergo surgery for a partially torn rotator cuff.

Max Henson/NFL.com

Marshawn Lynch's Agent Unsure If He'll Return
According to Marshawn Lynch's agent, money won't be the biggest issue with regard to a comeback.

Jerry McDonald/Oakland Tribune

Patriots, Saints Haven't Discussed Malcolm Butler Trade
The Patriots won't negotiate until Malcolm Butler signs his restricted free agency tender.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Donald Trump Takes Credit For Colin Kaepernick Being Unsigned
Donald Trump has taken credit for the fact that Colin Kaepernick has not signed with a team since opting out of his contract with the 49ers three weeks ago.

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