May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Source: Jerome Simpson Faces Three-Game Ban
Jerome Simpson, who agreed on Tuesday to a one-year deal with the Vikings, will be suspended for three games under the league's substance abuse policy.

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Patriots Place Matt Light On Retired List
With Matt Light on the reserve/retired list, he doesn't count against New England's 90-man roster limit.

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Brunell Backtracks Retirement Talk
The Florida Times-Union reported on Monday that Mark Brunell planned to retire.

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Talks Heating Up For Minnesota's No. 3 Pick
Rick Spielman confirmed Minnesota is considering a trio of players at No. 3 -- Matt Kalil, Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon.

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Welker Believes He's 'Earned Long-Term Deal'
Wes Welker may not report to New England's mandatory camp in June if he hasn't received a long-term contract.

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Jets To Part Ways With Draft Executive
There development creates uncertainty with the NFL Draft scheduled for the end of the week.

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Sources: Falcons, Eagles Discussing Samuel Trade
Thus far, Atlanta has worked to retain their free agents instead of making a splash through trades or free agency.

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Colts Confirm They'll Take Luck
Indianapolis general manager Ryan Grigson decided there was no reason to delay the inevitable.

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Eagles Likely To Trade Samuel Before Draft
Philadelphia has come to terms with the fact that they aren't going to get much in return for Asante Samuel.

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Card Company Sues Luck Over Use Of Image
A Texas-based company has sued Andrew Luck, claiming its First Amendment right to produce trading cards with his image.

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Mark Brunell Plans To Retire
Mark Brunell has yet to officially file his retirement papers.

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Ross: Ireland Has Final Say On Draft Decisions
Miami owner Stephen Ross reported wants the team to take Ryan Tannehill.

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Steelers 'Not Worried' About Wallace Reports
Mike Wallace doesn't plan to attend offseason workouts with Pittsburgh as he is upset with his contract.

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Saints Re-Sign John Kasay
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the team has signed 42-year-old kicker John Kasay to a one-year contract.

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Revis Dances Around Talk Of Possible Holdout
Darrelle Revis skipped training camp two years ago during a bitter contract dispute with the Jets.

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Report: Fitzgerald Wants Cardinals To Draft Floyd
Larry Fitzgerald hopes the Cardinals are able to add help at wide receiver during this week's NFL Draft.

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Dolphins Cut Phillip Merling
Phillip Merling has shown a lack of discipline that has worn thin with the team, according to source

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Chris Johnson 'Motivated' By Down Season
Chris Johnson is attending voluntary workouts with the Titans for the first time in his career.

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Elway: Peyton Isn't Part Of Draft Process
John Elway stressed that Peyton Manning's voice will not be present in the team's war room on Thursday night.

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Packers Release Chad Clifton
Clifton has been Green Bay's primary left tackle since 2000, starting 160 games over 12 seasons with quarterbacks Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.

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Anthony Spencer Signs Tender With Cowboys
He will be paid $8.8 million for the 2012 season, unless he reaches a long-term agreement with the team.

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Dawkins Retires After 16 Seasons
Brian Dawkins spent 13 seasons in Philadelphia and three in Denver.

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Sources: Loomis Eavesdropped On Opposing Coaches
Mickey Loomis had the ability to eavesdrop on opposing coaches during the 2002, 2003 and 2004 seasons.

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Report: Arkansas Rehires John L. Smith
It appears Arkansas is bringing back John L. Smith next year on an interim basis to replace Bobby Petrino.

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Yeremiah Bell Visiting Jets
Yeremiah Bell, an eight-year veteran, started all but one game for the Dolphins the past four seasons.

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Frazier: Tackles Like Kalil Aren't 'Game-Changers'
The belief is that the Vikings will select Matt Kalil with the third overall pick later this week, but coach Leslie Frazier may be trying to throw teams off their trail.

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Grimes Not Expected To Attend Atlanta's Workouts
Brent Grimes, who has played five NFL seasons, all with the Falcons, is looking for a long-term deal.

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Scouts Still Gushing About Trent Richardson
Bob McGinn polled 20 scouts about the top running back in the draft and all 20 picked Trent Richardson.

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Report: Dolphins Owner Driving Pursuit Of Tannehill
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is the driving force behind the team's interest in selecting Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill with the No. 8 overall pick.

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Mark Davis Hopes To Keep Raiders In Oakland
Raiders owner Mark Davis, who previously has said he isn't opposed to relocating the franchise, says he hopes to keep the team in Oakland.

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