May 2014 - Football Wiretap

San Jose Police Haven't Released Info On Ray McDonald
The San Jose police have been quiet about the pending case against Ray McDonald, but they’re saying nothing about what they’ve learned.

Mike Florio/ProFootballTalk

Jonathan Dwyer Head-Butted, Punched Wife
Jonathan Dwyer threatened to kill himself in front of her and their child if she told police about the assault, police said.

ESPN

Chip Kelly Cut DeSean Jackson Because Of Size, Not Off-Field Issues
One of the ways Chip Kelly and the Eagles replaced DeSean Jackson's playmaking ability was to trade for Darren Sproles, who is leading the club in catches and receiving yards.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Brady Admits Needing To Stop Zeroing In On Favorite Receivers
Of Tom Brady's 44 completions this season, 20 have gone to Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski.

AP

Texans Considering Using J.J. Watt More As Tight End
Bill O'Brien told reporters he expects to use J.J. Watt "more and more" as a red zone tight end moving forward.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Bears Give Brandon Marshall 'Full Support'
Brandon Marshall was originally suspended for three games in 2008.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Jonathan Dwyer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge
Jonathan Dwyer has been arrested on domestic violence charges.

Tyler Baldwin/3TV

Greg Hardy Placed On Exempt List
Greg Hardy will not be allowed to play until the case is resolved and a suspension will be forthcoming thereafter.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Panthers, Greg Hardy Discuss Exempt List Possibility
Greg Hardy is one of the NFL's best pass rushers and was convicted of two domestic violence charges by a bench trial.

ESPN

Nike Suspends Endorsement Deal With Adrian Peterson
Nike has suspended its endorsement deal with Adrian Peterson as he faces criminal charges of child abuse.

Press Release

NFL, NFLPA Agree Upon Revised Drug Policy
The NFL and NFLPA have agreed upon a revised drug policy.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Adrian Peterson Placed On Exempt List By Vikings
Adrian Peterson will now be barred from all team activities until his legal case is resolved.

ESPN

Adrian Peterson Has 2nd Allegation Of Abuse With Another Son
Adrian Peterson reportedly administered a "whooping" to another four-year-old son by creating a head wound that left a scar over the boy's right eye.

Mike Florio/ProFootballTalk

Raiders Already Considering Dismissing Dennis Allen
The Raiders already have a plan to promote offensive line coach Tony Sparano to head coach if Dennis Allen gets fired during the season.

Michael David Smith/ProFootballTalk

Panthers Unsure If Greg Hardy Will Play Week 3
The Panthers have no plans to release Greg Hardy, who was found guilty of assaulting and threatening ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder.

David Newton/ESPN

Mark Ingram Out At Least One Month With Broken Hand
Mark Ingram had his hand/wrist area taped by trainers during the first half of Sunday's game but remained in the contest after that and continued to thrive.

Adam Schefter, Mike Triplett/ESPN

Moreno Out One Month, Dolphins Sign Daniel Thomas
Knowshon Moreno will miss approximately one month with a dislocated elbow.

James Walker/ESPN

Griffin Didn't Suffer Fractured Ankle
Robert Griffin III said that an MRI on his injured ankle indicates that he did not suffer a fracture and he does not believe he will need surgery.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Adrian Peterson To Play In Week 3
Adrian Peterson was charged last week with child abuse and was deactivated by the Vikings for Week 2.

RealGM Staff Report

Gruden Was Favoring Cousins Over Griffin Privately Before Injury
Jay Gruden privately expressed a belief to confidants before Robert Griffin III's dislocated ankle injury that Kirk Cousins would be better suited to run his offense.

Mike Wise/Washington Post

Jamaal Charles Sprains Ankle, Status Uncertain For Week 3
Jamaal Charles has just 23 yards on nine carries over the first two weeks of 2014.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Ray Rice, NFLPA To Appeal Indefinite Suspension
The NFLPA still has not finalized its plan on a basis for the Ray Rice appeal and is considering multiple ideas.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Robert Griffin III Out Indefinitely With Dislocated Ankle
Robert Griffin's injury issues in the NFL continued in Week 2.

ESPN

Doug Martin Out For Week 2
Doug Martin has been dealing with a knee injury.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

NaVorro Bowman Begins Running For First Time Since ACL Injury
NaVorro Bowman has begun to sprint and run for the first time since tearing his ACL in the NFC Championship Game.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

49ers Believe Ray McDonald, Will Cut Him If He's Found Lying
The 49ers claim they are not hiding behind "due process" for allowing Ray McDonald to continue playing while the case is being investigated.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Carson Palmer Deactivated For Week 2
Drew Stanton will start at quarterback for the Cardinals instead of Carson Palmer.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Greg Hardy Inactive For Week 2
Greg Hardy had been scheduled to start, but assumedly will be kept off the field due to the overwhelming criticism the NFL has received.

RealGM Staff Report

Vikings Considering 'All Options' On Adrian Peterson
An announcement or decision on Adrian Peterson's future could come as early as Monday, according to a league source.

ESPN

NFL Could Discipline Adrian Peterson Under Personal-Conduct Policy
Adrian Peterson could receive discipline from the NFL under their personal-conduct policy for striking his four-year-old son.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk