May 2015 - Football Wiretap

Christian Ponder Released By Raiders; Eagles Reportedly Interested
The Raiders have released Christian Ponder with Matt McGloin winning their backup job.

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Patriots Release Jonas Gray
Jonas Gray had 199 yards on 38 carries with four touchdowns in Week 11 last season against the Colts.

Chris Wesseling/NFL.com

Terrelle Pryor Makes Browns' Roster
Terrelle Pryor's hamstring issue kept him out of the team's first three preseason games.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Saban: I Might Still Be With Dolphins If Drew Brees Signed
The Dolphins instead signed Daunte Culpepper and Drew Brees went onto win a Super Bowl with the Saints.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Reggie Wayne Released By Patriots
Reggie Wayne signed a one-year deal with the Patriots on Aug. 25th.

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Tim Tebow Released By Eagles
It is not clear whether Philadelphia plans to acquire another quarterback.

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Fred Jackson Signs One-Year Deal With Seahawks
Fred Jackson was released this week by the Bills and he now reunites Marshawn Lynch.

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Washington To Keep Robert Griffin III As Backup QB
Daniel Snyder and president Bruce Allen want to keep Robert Griffin despite the financial risk associated with retaining him.

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Eagles Trade Matt Barkley To Cardinals
Tim Tebow had a solid performance for the Eagles in their final preseason game.

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Goodell Has Had Five Punishments Overturned On Appeal
Suspensions for Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Greg Hardy and the New Orleans Saints' bounties were also overturned on appeal.

Arnie Stapleton/AP

Jason Pierre-Paul To Rejoin Giants Next Week
Jason Pierre-Paul has stayed away from the Giants all offseason, first because of his contract situation, and more recently while recovering from the July 4 fireworks accident

Dan Graziano/ESPN

Eagles Likely To Cut Tebow Or Barkley
Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley are entering the final round of their battle for the final quarterback spot with the Eagles.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Roger Goodell Won't Attend NFL Opening Night In Foxboro
Roger Goodell reportedly believes the focus should be on the game instead of the ongoing Deflategate controversy.

Mike Garafolo/FoxSports

NFL Will Appeal Ruling On Tom Brady's Suspension
Roger Goodell said they will appeal the ruling "in order to uphold the collectively bargained responsibility to protect the integrity of the game."

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Tom Brady's Four-Game Suspension Nullified
Richard Berman announced his decision after Tom Brady and the NFL failed to reach a settlement following several weeks of talks.

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Jimmy Garoppolo Preparing To Start In Week 1 For Patriots
Jimmy Garoppolo has endured an up-and-down preseason.

Chris Mason/Boston Herald

Belichick Praises Work Of Michael Lombardi With Patriots
Michael Lombardi attends nearly every practice and his opinion is sought by Bill Belichick in multiple areas.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Bills Fear LeSean McCoy Won't Play In Week 1
LeSean McCoy is not at full speed in practice but is doing rehab work including light footwork, agility and cardio conditioning.

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Cowboys Want Running Game Opponents Must Respect
The Cowboys are replacing DeMarco Murray this season, who left in free agency to join the Eagles.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Sony Softened Stance Against NFL In 'Concussion'
The filmmakers discussed how to avoid antagonizing the NFL by altering the script and marketing the film more as a whistle-blower story, rather than a condemnation of football or the league.

Ken Belson/New York Times

Johnny Manziel Has Dealt With Elbow Soreness Since High School
Johnny Manziel has tendinitis in his throwing elbow, which was a condition at least one team identified before the 2014 NFL Draft.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Steelers Create $6M In Cap Space With Restructured Contracts
The Steelers have restructured the contracts of Antonio Brown, Heath Miller and Shaun Suisham to create $6 million in cap room.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

NFL Loses Top PR Employee Paul Hicks
With the arrival of Tod Leiweke as NFL's Chief Operating Officer, the goal has been to reduce the number of people who report directly to Roger Goodell.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Fred Jackson Meeting With Seahawks
Fred Jackson, 34, was the NFL's oldest running back last season.

John Wawrow/AP

Tyrod Taylor Could Earn Extra $3M As Bills' Starting QB
Tyrod Taylor turned down more money from the Broncos in order to sign with the Bills because he believed he had a chance to win their starting quarterback job.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Griffin Denies Liking Post Criticizing Washington
Some high-ranking Washington officials and coaches want to part ways with Robert Griffin, who has been sidelined with concussion symptoms.

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Raiders Release Trent Richardson
Oakland gave Trent Richardson $600,000 in guaranteed money this offseason after the Colts cut him.

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