April 2013 - Football Wiretap

Cowboys Give AT&T Stadium's New Turf Positive Reviews
The stadium opened in 2009.

Rainer Sabin/Dallas Morning News

Chargers To Hold Walk-Through Practice On Aircraft Carrier
The practice is one day before the Chargers host the 49ers.

Tom Krasovic/San Diego Union-Tribune

Santonio Holmes Taken Off PUP List
Santonio Holmes passed the team physical and is eligible to practice.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

ESPN's Reporters 'Demoralized' By Decision To Pull Out Of Documentary
ESPN has been widely criticized for its decision to pull out of a joint documentary with Frontline that investigated the NFL's widespread concussion issue.

James Andrew Miller, Ken Belson/New York Times

David Wilson To Start At RB For Giants
Andre Brown will split carries with David Wilson.

Kieran Darcy/ESPN

Owens Suing Rosenhaus For $6.5M
Terrell Owens is seeking damages for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligence.

Rand Getlin/Yahoo! Sports

49ers Sign Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace did not play in the NFL last season, but the 49ers are looking for a reliable backup quarterback to Colin Kaepernick.

Cam Inman/San Jose Mercury News

Report: NFL Pressured ESPN To Withdraw From Concussion Investigation
Frontline had been working for 15 months on the project with ESPN and is scheduled for release in October.

Ryan Wilson/CBS Sports

Mallett Erratic As Trade Value Clearly Drops
Ryan Mallett went 12-for-20 for 137 yards and a touchdown on Thursday in a performance that drew widespread criticism on Twitter.

Karen Guregian/Boston Herald

Steelers Acquire Felix Jones From Eagles For Adrian Robinson
Felix Jones was a first round pick by the Cowboys in 2008.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Griffin Fined $10k For Pregame T-Shirt
Robert Griffin wore a t-shirt with the words "Operation Patience" on it.

John Keim/ESPN

Giovani Bernard Wants To Be Bengals' Every Down Back
Giovani Bernard was a second round pick for the Bengals out of North Carolina.

Marcus Grant/NFL.com

Seahawks' Preseason Win Streak By Design
The Seahawks are winning these games by design, something most other franchises do not place a priority upon.

Terry Blount/ESPN

Le'Veon Bell Has Mid-Foot Sprain, Not Lisfranc
Le'Veon Bell was the second running back selected in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Scott Brown/ESPN

Seahawks Have Made Yoga Practice Mandatory
Pete Carroll has everyone in the organization practicing positive thoughts and actions.

Alyssa Roenigk/ESPN

Be The GM: Muhammad Wilkerson Vs. Reshad Jones
Muhammad Wilkerson and Reshad Jones are two of the best young defensive players in the NFL that are on the cusp of breaking out nationally.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Mohamed Massaquoi Agrees To Sign With Jets
Mohamed Massaquoi was previously released this week by the Jaguars.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Sean Lee Signs $51M Extension With Cowboys
Sean Lee will receive a $10 million signing bonus.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Eagles Don't Intend To Trade Nick Foles
Nick Foles started six games last season while Vick was injured, compiling a 1-5 record.

Jeff McLane/Philadelphia Inquirer

Lions Tried To Trade Mike Thomas Before Release
Mike Thomas was never a good fit for the Lions' offense.

MLive

Le'Veon Bell Out Six Weeks With Lisfranc Injury
The Steelers were hoping Le'Veon Bell would immediately become their starter at running back.

Tribune-Review

Tavon Austin, Montee Ball Given Best Odds For Offensive ROY
Tavon Austin was drafted eighth overall by the Rams and is expected to play right away as a slot receiver and as a punt returner.

ESPN

Jairus Byrd Signs $6.9M Franchise Tender
Jairus Byrd, a two-time Pro Bowl selection at safety, missed all of the Bills' offseason workouts and nearly all of training camp.

AP

Be The GM: Rob Gronkowski Vs. Jairus Byrd
Rob Gronkowski and Jairus Byrd are the most valuable young players on the Patriots and Bills respectively.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Von Miller Officially Suspended Six Games
Von Miller will return in Week 7 against the Colts.

RealGM Staff Report

Antonio Smith Suspended For Week 1
Antonio Smith forcibly removed the helmet of Richie Incognito and then swung it at his face.

ESPN

Daryl Richardson Wins Rams' Starting RB Job
Daryl Richardson had 475 yards on 98 carries (4.8 YPC) while splitting time with Steven Jackson last season.

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Brandon Weeden Named Browns' Starting QB
Brandon Weeden is in his second season despite already being 29.

AP

Michael Vick Named Week 1 Starter By Eagles
The Eagles will run an uptempo offense under Chip Kelly, which could make Michael Vick a perfect fit.

RealGM Staff Report

Be The GM: A.J. Green Or Joe Thomas
A.J. Green and Joe Thomas are clearly elite players at their respective positions in this Battle of Ohio.

Christopher Reina/RealGM