April 2014 - Football Wiretap

49ers Open 21-Day Window For NaVorro Bowman
Tuesday was the deadline to open the window for NaVorro Bowman.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Colts Sign Josh Cribbs To Protect Herron Against Kickoffs
The Colts have signed Josh Cribbs.

Mike Wells/ESPN

LeGarrette Blount Waived By Steelers
During the 2014 season, LeGarrette Blount has 65 carries for 266 yards and two touchdowns.

Sean d'Oliveira/CBS Sports

Browns Release Ben Tate
Ben Tate had just two carries for minus-9 yards in the Browns' Week 11 loss.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Colts Not Interested In Signing Ray Rice
Chuck Pagano coached Ray Rice with the Ravens when he was defensive coordinator.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Adrian Peterson Suspended For Remainder Of Season
Adrian Peterson will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, 2015, for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

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Brandin Cooks Out 4-6 Weeks After Thumb Surgery
Brandin Cooks has caught 53 balls for 550 yards and three touchdowns.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Ahmad Brooks Takes Himself Out Of Game After Getting Reduced Snaps
Ahmad Brooks started over Aldon Smith on Sunday but saw much of his playing time split.

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Ahmad Bradshaw Breaks Ankle
Ahmad Bradshaw will undergo testing on Monday to determine the injury's severity and whether surgery is needed.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

NFL Likely To Reopen Bidding For Thursday Night Football
CBS is paying the NFL $275 million a year for the 8-game package it simulcasts on NFL Network.

John Ourand/Sports Business Journal

Belichick Improves To 100 Games Over .500
Including the playoffs, Bill Belichick is 110 games over .500 with a mark of 226-116.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Belichick: Jonas Gray's Game Is What We Saw In Week 11
Jonas Gray had 38 carries for 199 yards and four touchdowns against the Colts.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Allen Bailey Motivated To Do Extension After Palmer Injury
Allen Bailey can play on the defensive line in both a 3-4 and 4-3 system.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas Likely To Receive Franchise Tag
The Cowboys and Broncos have been unable to make much progress with their star wide receivers.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

DEA Surprises NFL Teams With Inspections
Medical and training staffs of visiting NFL teams were inspected in an effort to determine whether they violated federal drug laws governing the handling and distribution of prescription painkillers.

John Barr/ESPN

Bears Could Trade Jay Cutler In Offseason
The Bears could decide to trade Jay Cutler this offseason to save $12.5 million against the salary cap.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Adrian Peterson Claims NFL Ignoring CBA
Adrian Peterson says the NFL is acting unfair in his case.

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Texans, Titans Interested In Brian Hoyer
Brian Hoyer will be a free agent this offseason and the Browns have been in wait-and-see mode on his long-term future.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Will Muschamp Won't Return As Head Coach Of Florida
Will Muschamp was 27-20 in four seasons, 17-15 in SEC play.

Brett McMurphy/ESPN

Arian Foster Out For Week 11
Arian Foster suffered a groin injury in Week 9 and wasn't able to get all the way back after the Texans' bye in Week 10.

Tania Ganguli/ESPN

Santonio Holmes Meets With Chiefs
Santonio Holmes is a free agent after his release by the Bears.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Eagles Workout Terrelle Pryor, Thad Lewis
Terrelle Pryor was recruited by Chip Kelly out of high school when he was at Oregon.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Chiefs Extend Allen Bailey On Four-Year, $25M Deal
Allen Bailey has six sacks for his career and four this year.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Adrian Peterson Backed Out Of Disciplinary Hearing With NFL
With his no contest plea and legal issue resolved, Adrian Peterson wants the NFL to let him play.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Jason Pierre-Paul Focused On Remaining Games, Not Free Agency
Jason Pierre-Paul has been limited by injuries in 2012 and 2013.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

Golden Tate Feels Like Strong 2014 Draft Class Impacted Free Agency
Golden Tate was surprised to see only mild interest in signing him during his free agency during the offseason.

Michael Rothstein/ESPN

Leodis McKelvin Out Indefinitely With Fractured Ankle
Leodis McKelvin has started nine games this season and is tied for third in the NFL with four interceptions.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Browns Lose Phil Taylor For Remainder Of Season
Phil Taylor is a former first round pick on the defensive line.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Arian Foster Questionable But Not Expected To Play In Week 11
Arian Foster suffered the groin injury two weeks ago.

Tania Ganguli/ESPN

Rex Ryan Fined $100,000 For Foul Language
Rex Ryan was caught on camera yelling "F--- you!" to someone on the field.

Rich Cimini/ESPN