April 2015 - Football Wiretap

Charles Woodson Re-Signs With Raiders
Charles Woodson was scheduled to become a free agent this offseason.

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Broncos Hire Rick Dennison As Offensive Coordinator
Rick Dennison was a Broncos assistant coach beginning with Mike Shanahan’s first season with the Broncos in 1995 through the end of Josh McDaniels' first season in 2009.

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NFL Zeroing In Deflategate Investigation On Locker Room Attendant
The attendant allegedly took balls from the locker room of the officials to another area on his way to the field.

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Goodell, Tagliabue Relationship Strained By Bountygate
Roger Goodell hasn't talked much to Paul Tagliabue since replacing him as commissioner in 2006.

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49ers, Rams Seek Interview With Rob Chudzinski
Rob Chudzinski has appeared to be the 49ers’ top candidate all along to take over the post Greg Roman held the past four seasons.

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Andrew Luck, Colts Haven't Held New Contract Talks
Andrew Luck can sign an extension for the first time this offseason.

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Rams Interested In Trading For Nick Foles
The Texans and Titans also are believed to have interest in Nick Foles.

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NFL Partners With YouTube
The NFL and YouTube announced a partnership that will result in an NFL YouTube channel that makes videos directly viewable on Google searches.

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Belichick: Patriots Followed Every Rule
Bill Belichick had an unscheduled press conference on Saturday one day after the NFL announced it has not drawn any conclusions yet on the underinflated footballs.

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Josh Gordon Could Face One-Year Suspension
Josh Gordon tested positive for alcohol and will now be subject to a one-year suspension.

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Forsett: Ravens Express Interest In Re-Signing
Justin Forsett averaged 5.4 yards per carry in 2014, which led the NFL.

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Bryce Petty Believes He's Best Quarterback In Draft
Bryce Petty ran a shotgun spread attack at Baylor.

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Investigation Of Deflated Balls Led By Pash, Wells
Paul Wells was tapped to conduct the league's investigation concerning allegations of workplace misconduct with the Dolphins in November 2013.

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Haslam: Browns Need To Get A Quarterback
The Browns used a first round pick on Johnny Manziel last year.

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Ravens Release Terrence Cody
The Ravens have released Terrence Cody, who is being investigated for animal cruelty involving a dog.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Colts Suspend Trent Richardson For Two Games
Trent Richardson missed the club’s Saturday walk-through, though Richardson indicated it was for a "serious family emergency."

Mike Wilkening/Pro Football Talk

NFLPA Files Grievance Against NFL For New Personal Conduct Policy
The union maintains that the policy is in violation of the collective bargaining agreement and seeks a cease and desist order to enjoin implementation of the policy.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

49ers Hire Eric Mangini As Defensive Coordinator
Eric Mangini has been with the 49ers as a special assistant over the past few seasons.

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Clay Matthews Fined $22,050 Fined For Hit On Wilson
Clay Matthews has been fined $22,050 for an illegal blindside hit on Russell Wilson.

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DeFilippo Unsure If Browns Already Have Their QB On Roster
John DeFilippo met Johnny Manziel before last year's draft and said he's ready and eager to work with him.

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Tom Brady Claims He Didn't Alter Footballs
Tom Brady said he would never break the NFL's rules.

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Tony Sparano Hired By 49ers As Tight Ends Coach
Tony Sparano was most recently interim head coach of the Raiders.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

All Three 2015 London Games Will Have 9:30 AM EST Kickoff
The NFL will have a 9:30 AM EST kickoff for all three London games in 2015.

RealGM Staff Report

Andrew Luck 'Feels A Little Deflated' In Days Following Loss
Andrew Luck appeared to unintentionally make that reference to the Patriots' deflated footballs controversy, but that of course is a Freudian slip of epic proportions.

RealGM Staff Report

Marshawn Lynch Fined $20,000 For Grabbing Crotch During TD
The NFL is also considering fining Marshawn Lynch "significantly more" than the $50,000 it has each of the past two seasons for not speaking to the media.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bill Belichick 'Shocked' To Learn Of Deflated Footballs
Bill Belichick denied having knowledge of deflated footballs during the AFC Championship Game.

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Adam Gase Hired By Bears As Offensive Coordinator
Adam Gase was a head coaching candidate for multiple openings.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN

Peyton Manning Intends To Return In 2015
The Broncos have asked Peyton Manning to inform them of his plans by March 9.

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Browns Hire John DeFilippo As Offensive Coordinator
John DeFilippo will be in charge of figuring out how to maximize the effectiveness of Johnny Manziel.

Alex Marvez/Fox Sports

NFL Investigation Finds Patriots' Footballs Two Pounds Under-Inflated
The Patriots say they will continue to cooperate with the NFL's probe.

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