May 2016 - Football Wiretap

Jared Goff Visiting With 49ers
Jared Goff went to college nearby at Cal.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Appeals Court Upholds $1 Billion Concussion Settlement
Critics appealing the settlement had argued that any deal should include future payments for CTE.

ESPN

Jets Unlikely To Agree Upon Deal With Ryan Fitzpatrick Before Draft
Ryan Fitzpatrick had a career year at 33, throwing for 31 touchdowns and 3,905 yards.

Conor Orr/NFL.com

Trent Richardson Signs With Ravens
Trent Richardson was the third overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and won't turn 26 until July.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Seahawks Bring Back Brandon Browner On One-Year Deal
Brandon Browner was originally part of the Seahawks' Legion of Boom secondary.

ESPN

Texans Release Brian Hoyer
The Broncos and Jets could have interest in Brian Hoyer.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Rams Want To Meet With Both Jared Goff, Carson Wentz
One reason the Rams made this deal now is to give the team "two weeks to debate between (Jared) Goff and (Carson) Wentz."

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Von Miller To Skip Offseason Program
The Broncos latest offer to Von Miller is around $18 million per year.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Tony Romo Throwing Fully Without Restrictions
Tony Romo underwent "Mumford" surgery on March 8 to shave down the clavicle and help alleviate stress, thereby, hopefully, avoiding further breaks.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Rams Went On Secret QB Tour Before Deciding Upon Blockbuster Trade
Mike Silver believes the Rams will take Jared Goff.

Michael Silver/NFL.com

Jerry Jones Compares Titans-Rams Trade To Herschel Walker Deal
Jerry Jones compared the Titans' trade of the first overall pick to the Rams to the Herschel Walker trade he made after buying the Cowboys.

NFL.com

Percy Harvin Informs Bills Of Retirement
Percy Harvin has suffered from a chronic hip injury.

NFL.com

Rams' Home Opener At Coliseum Against Pete Carroll's Seahawks
Pete Carroll coached several seasons at the Coliseum with USC.

RealGM Staff Report

Patriots-Cardinals Kick Off NBC's Sunday Night Football Schedule
The NFL's Sunday Night Football on NBC has featured its premiere games ever since it moved to the network last decade.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Broncos To Host Panthers In 2016 NFL Season Opener
The Broncos and Panthers will play on Sept. 8th on NBC.

David Newton/ESPN

Rams Believed To Prefer Jared Goff
The Rams almost certainly wouldn't have moved up in the draft without a clear preference between quarterbacks.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jimmy Graham, Thomas Rawls Expected To Play In Week 1
Jimmy Graham suffered a torn patellar tendon on Nov. 29th and Thomas Rawls broke his ankle on Dec. 13th.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Rams Acquire First Overall Pick From Titans
The Rams can now select the quarterback of their choice as they relocate to Los Angeles.

Paul Kuharsky/ESPN

NFL Announcing 2016 Regular Schedule Thursday
The Broncos will presumably open up the regular season as defending champions though they will have a new quarterback.

RealGM Staff Report

Drew Rosenhaus Drops Johnny Manziel As Client
Johnny Manziel will be dropped by Drew Rosenhaus as a client and will only be taken back if he enters treatment for his issues.

Adam Schefter/ESPN (via PFT)

Patriots Release Dominique Easley
Dominique Easley tore his ACL in both knees in college and ended his rookie season with a knee injury.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Will Smith Was Shot Seven Times In Back
Will Smith's wife, Racquel, was shot twice in the legs before Smith himself was shot eight times, according to the family's attorney.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Wentz, Tunsil, Ramsey, Goff Among 25 Players Attending NFL Draft
Ohio State will send a record-tying five prospects to Chicago: defensive end Joey Bosa, running back Ezekiel Elliott, linebacker Darron Lee, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and cornerback Eli Apple.

NFL.com

NFL Denies Josh Gordon's Petition For Reinstatement
The league will need to see a serious commitment from Josh Gordon to his program, including a possible stint in an inpatient rehab facility.

Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer

LeGarrette Blount Re-Signs With Patriots
LeGarrette Blount's career has twice been revived with New England.

Field Yates/ESPN

LeSean McCoy Unlikely To Face NFL Discipline
LeSean McCoy is not expected to receive any discipline from the NFL for his alleged role in a nightclub altercation this offseason.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

49ers To Host Jared Goff, Carson Wentz
Jared Goff and Carson Wentz have been visiting quarterback-needy teams for weeks.

Matt Barrows/Sacramento Bee

Sean Payton Speaks Out About Gun Control After Death Of Will Smith
Sean Payton spoke about about the lack of gun control in the United States just days after Will Smith was murdered in New Orleans.

Jarrett Bell/ESPN

Josh Gordon Failed NFL-Administered Drug Test
Jose Gordon tested positive for marijuana and dilute.

Mike Garafolo/FoxSports

Hue Jackson Could Be 'Bad Fit' For Browns' Analytics Staff
Hue Jackson's coaching staff also may not be on board with the analytics department's decision making.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk